A recent crocodile sighting in Wonga Beach has stirred up the ongoing discussion about safety among locals and wildlife management. Responding to community concerns, Far North croc expert, David…
Douglas Shire Council has confirmed the region's frustrating level four water restrictions will continue with no set date or timeframe on when local water usage will return to normal.
In a…
My name is Chris Barber and I am excited to be running to be one of your elected Councillors.
I have written this statement numerous times over the last week, each time with big words and cliches…
Late last week, I resolved to withdraw my nomination for Councillor of the Douglas Shire. Long story short, I’m not ready.
Running for Council is not a decision anyone takes lightly. It’s a…
At Newsport we value and realise the critical importance of independent and trusted community journalism.
In the same breath our daily charter is to engage, inspire, inform, entertain,…
In considering secondary education options for your children in the Douglas Shire and the Tablelands, thoughts might often turn to Mossman or Cairns. Yet, Mareeba presents an equally compelling…
I was considering my next Jungle Drum column, and then Mayor Kerr posted this on his official Facebook account.
‘Very interesting sitting on the otherside listening to excited prospective…
Two Separate Newsport polls have been flooded with more than 3000 votes with the final results providing an early indication has to who community members intend to vote for Councillor and Mayor when…
A reckless act of extreme burnouts on Old Port Road, near the main road leading into Port Douglas, has left the area scarred with melted tire marks. It’s believed the man performed this senseless…
A historic Mossman hotel will soon start to provide a major gap in accommodation for hospitality and tourism workers in the Douglas region– when a re-themed backpackers’ resort opens for business at…
A 19-year-old Julatten woman driving with an alleged suspended license has been nabbed allegedly driving 41km over the speed limit.
Police said they intercepted the woman travelling at 141km/hr…
While known for their real estate expertise, the Ray White Port Douglas Sales Team goes beyond property transactions. Fully immersed into the Douglas Shire community, they excel in both real estate…
The voting system for Douglas Shire (and the 54 other councils in Queensland) is undemocratic, simplistic and unlikely to reflect the true wishes of voters.
Further, its system of a directly…
Michael Joseph Councillor candidate statement
I'm a proud resident of the Douglas Shire for over two decades and have officially announced my candidacy for Councillor in the Douglas Shire Division…
In the latest setback to Port Douglas’s most talked about project Douglas Shire Council has backtracked on its commitment to deliver a splash park “by mid this year” instead offering no explanation…
Construction on a new $500,000 playground slated for Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas is expected to get underway in two months and most likely “be completed by June” Douglas Shire Council told…
A crocodile measuring around 2.3 metres has been caught in a trap positioned in the Mulgrave River near the Ross and Locke recreation area.
Wildlife officers from the Queensland Parks and…
After months of speculation and intrigue the Douglas Shire finally has its Councillor and Mayoral candidates for next month’s local Government elections.
A frenetic end to yesterday’s nomination…
Residents of South Mossman were shaken up last Sunday night by attempted break-ins at two nearby houses.
Loni Fitzpatrick, who lives near Roadhouse, Pringle Street, and Berzinski Street, was woken…
The Douglas-based company behind the area’s first regular public bus service to Cairns has said they will keep trialling the initiative for the rest of year.
FNQ Bus Lines started allowing public…
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