Two people have been shot by police following an incident at Mount Sheridan this evening, Saturday, July 25.
Officers were initially called to Benjamina Street around 5:10pm following…
The traditional Aussie dream of a home on a quarter-acre block will be relegated to history if the Housing Industry Association has its way.
The HIA is campaigning to reduce minimum house-block…
A region’s true character shines in how its people pull together. Following the 2023 weather events, Douglas Shire rallied with inspiring resilience. To prepare for future challenges, Council…
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It’s an incredible scenic road that could be vital as an alternative route for the highway during disasters and peak times. Great spot to sit and look out over.
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Poker machines players in Queensland lost close to a staggering $4.1 billion last financial year, up 8.6 per cent, or $324m, from 2024/5.
Alliance for Gambling Reform chief executive Martin Thomas…
A newly discovered fish found at the Great Barrier Reef has been named after a Sesame Street character in one of the most Australian ways possible - after “a few drinks”.
The co-writer of a study…
Residents interested in exploring career opportunities in local government are invited to attend Cairns Regional Council's Careers Fair on Wednesday, July 29.
The free event will showcase the…
The golden generation of Mossman state school rugby league has done it again, taking out the Far North Queensland Year 9 Secondary Schools Rugby League competition after doing the same thing…
The largest and most well-known Mowbray River crocodile has been identified in the Daintree River, where he has reportedly been paying visits since late last year.
David White, of croc tour…
Cairns, Atherton Tablelands, Torres Strait Islands, and performers and cultural connections across Far North Queensland will feature strongly in the world premiere of Stories of Our Land at…
It was a heartening stay of proceedings at the bustling Laura Races last month when all bets were held to pay respect to ‘Slick’ Davies by naming the home straight of the picturesque race course…
The Singapore Oceanarium is an engineering marvel.
It holds 45 million litres of water (18 Olympic pools) across 22 displays. It also has a 36m by 9 m glass window through which you can see…
A petition to stop the permanent closure of Quaid’s Road has attracted more than 6300 signatures since it was launched in May.
With the petition set to be closed off at the end of the month,…
One Australian company is helping revolutionise the way artificial reefs are designed by making lightweight, portable structures that do not need huge cranes to install them.
Melbourne-based Reef…
Former Far North Queensland police officer Sergeant Dave Raymond is living proof you can teach an old dog squad handler new tricks.
Retired Sgt David Raymond BM APM is one of Australia's most…
Young gun Malachy McTaggart won his first Mossman Bowls Club singles championship on Sunday, defeating Alby Wight 25-15.
McTaggart said after the win he was stoked about the breakthrough…
Cooya Beach residents are busy adding “buy a letterbox” to the to-do list after a long-running campaign to bring Australia Post mail deliveries to the region has finally paid off.
Australia Post…
The clouds parted mid morning yesterday to reveal a beautiful day in Douglas Shire, and the crowds turned out on cue to celebrate the 74th edition of Mossman Show.
Sideshow alley was popular, as…
Douglas Shire is officially a “regional growth hotspot” after making a first appearance in the latest survey of where Australians are relocating to across the country.
The Douglas region has come…
The State Government is estimating an extra $225m will go into its coffers across the next two financial years primarily from new traffic cameras being rolled out across Queensland.
The new…
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