The theme for this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale Friday night Macrossan Street Parade has today been announced.
Festival organisers said this year’s parade, to be held on May 22 to herald in the…
Laws to make 10-17-year-olds on bail wear home-detention bracelets have been passed by the State Government despite warnings from experts about the move.
Premier David Crisafulli said he was…
Officers from Mareeba Station the Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are appealing for public assistance following an incident in Mareeba on February 6.
It will be alleged between…
When Cane and Abel fell out, there was no Round Up to finish off cane.
Unlike Douglas Shire.
So what to do now, asks our deep thinking, gonzo town planners, as the sugar grass is gone?
First…
Health officials will hit shopping centres, markets, medical clinics and pharmacies to spread the word about melioidosis to help Far North Queenslanders "stay safe from Melio".
Since January 1,…
Locals and travellers were out and about on Sunday, February 8, for the Port Douglas markets and lunchtime at venues around town.
If you have a social event coming up that you want to…
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Doug Herrington
More robust structures would probably foil most of the growing number of vandals in the area and require less maintenance.
Bob Luke
Whinge whinge bloody…
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Menopause affects more than half the population, yet access to support and specialist guidance remains limited in remote regions, something the Port Douglas Neighbourhood…
The new Daintree River ferry project is progressing, with marine engineer and shipbuilder Birdon now underway on the preliminary design of the vessel.
The work brings together structural,…
Up to a dozen fireys in two trucks have extinguished a blaze at the Port Douglas Backpacker’s on Warner Street.
The firemen used multiple hoses to put out the blaze in less than an hour, which was…
The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, with the local Chinese community set to celebrate the New Year in style this Tuesday.
The children love the tradition of collecting money from family and…
Basketball, rugby league, surf life saving, AFL, soccer, netball, sailing - kids, pick your sport for the year now and escape your devices at the same time.
A host of dry-season sports have…
It is time to celebrate in the Douglas Shire, both the Year of the Horse for the local Chinese community and the new Heatwave festival as a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community taking place this…
The clearing of a trio of drains in Wonga Beach is waiting on State Government Environment Department approval as frustrated locals continue to endure localised flooding. Douglas Shire Council…
If you are really looking to impress that special someone on Valentine’s Day this Saturday, Harrisons Restaurant at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort has just been awarded two hats in the prestigious…
Council is challenging the Douglas Shire’s creative crowd to think big and community-facing when applying for a beefed-up round of arts funding.
Labelled the “Super Round”, funding of up to…
Every Australia Day the same images and thoughts appear, and certain media outlets fuel the flames. First nations people burning flags.
More recently, "March for Australia" has turned up, giving…
Changes to Queensland’s gun laws by the State Government will not result in a limit to the amount of guns farmers and recreational shooters can own, Cook MP David Kempton says.
“If you are a…
The program has today been announced for Port Douglas’s very own music festival - Savannah Sounds.
Running from May 22-24, the Friday night DJ set is headlined by big-name Aussie outfit Sneaky…
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Well established in the local community, Port Douglas Dentist has been caring for local smiles since 2012, and now the practice is beginning a new chapter with a move to a…
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