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Last Friday, on April 19th, the Mossman Junior Rugby League Sharks committee put together a special Season Launch to kick off the 2024 season and give a big shout-out to all the volunteers and…
2182. Light up the park a huge success
Date: 24-04-2024
Just days ago Mossman's George Davis Park became a place of fun, food, music and games following the staging of the highly successful, Light up the park. Mossman Support Services Youth Centre…
Port Douglas Carnivale has confirmed two dynamic additions to this year's event line up – Savour TNQ and The Paradise Picnic.  Savour TNQ, a two-day food event will showcase the vibrant…
2184. Riding high
Date: 24-04-2024
Gary Trounson, a Port Douglas local, is turning heads and bringing smiles to faces as he navigates the streets on a bike with a history dating back over 150 years. Known as a ‘Penny Farthing’ or…
There’s no doubt that the love for canines runs deep in the Douglas Shire and a well-behaved dog is important for many. With a reputation for guiding furry friends towards good behaviour one name…
An American businessman with nothing more than a dream, unbreakable resilence and a hell of a lot of mental strength has arrived in Port Douglas after completing an epic mission most of us could…
23/4 2.45PM - UPDATED: Tez Steinberg the American who left Hawaiian Shores last December, been at sea four straight months and covered over 8000km in his 23-foot row boat is just hours from touching…
The Port Douglas Yacht Club has kicked into high gear for the return of the Clipper Cup Race Regatta, marking a significant milestone in the region's events calendar. After a hiatus due to…
The Douglas Shire Historical Society will celebrate Anzac Day with a photographic display in the Douglas Shire Council foyer in Mossman, from today until next Wednesday May 1. The Diggers of…
Dear Editor, We hope this message finds you all well. As we continue to navigate through life's  journey together, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and…
This handbook has been designed with the 2023 rain event and Cyclone Jasper in mind. Your experience may vary, but is likely to be worse than mine, so preparedness is key. Please use this after the…
Nestled deep within the lush rainforest, Silky Oaks Lodge has long been a hidden gem, known only to its guests. Now, this five-star retreat extends a warm invitation to locals, inviting them to…
The Reef Raiders will play their first home game of the season tomorrow when the Port Douglas Rugby Club hosts a double header at Raider Park. The Reef Raiders play Barron Trinity Bulls in round…
2194. Dangerous corner
Date: 19-04-2024
Many concerned residents of Port Douglas are calling on authorities to do something about what they’re calling a very dangerous blind corner located between Barrier and Reef Streets. The corner…
Wildlife Habitat has launched two new experiences further enhancing its commitment to immersive wildlife encounters. The new private Croc feeding experience will see guests, in the…
Over the past week we've had several of our vessels fishing different areas of our wonderful region.  Further north, our liveaboard charter fished from Cairns Reef on the west out to Escape…
*Welcome to a new column from well known Mossman resident Bill Allison. Bill will provide information, insights, updates, comment and opinions on issues and matters involving all things Douglas…
Celebrating nine decades of educational excellence is a remarkable milestone. With anticipation building, Saint Augustine’s Primary School in Mossman is abuzz with excitement as it gears up to…
2199. Douglas book on its way
Date: 17-04-2024
In a captivating narrative frozen in time, local author Cherylene Brooke-Turner delves into the essence of Port Douglas and the Shire, not in the year 2024, but back in 2004. Cherylene's journey…
In January, I visited several communities in Far North Queensland that had been severely impacted by Cyclone Jasper, including Mossman.  I met with local sugar cane growers Joe Raldini…