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A spike in COVID-19 hospitalisations and the emergence of a new subvariant has prompted calls by national medical experts for Queenslanders including those right across the Douglas Shire 65 years…
Two men who committed alleged armed robbery and assault offences at a Douglas Shire home a number of weeks’ ago remain on the run. Police told Newsport the pair attended a Whyanbeel road address…
A man continues to recover after being transported to Cairns hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle motorbike crash at Oak Beach just a short time ago. Police said…
Mossman's very own league talent Bacho Salam recently returned home to receive a training boost from his Aunty Julie Salam, the owner of the Wawu Warriors in Mossman. With over 30 years of…
With batteries recharged and spirits soaring, our local students have leaped back into action as term four kicks off. Wonga Beach State School As the new term kicked off, students of Wonga Beach…
A dedicated newcomer to our town, Paul Cahill, has recently assumed the role of General Manager at Mantra PortSea Port Douglas. Committed to delivering heartfelt guest service, his arrival in our…
A category five cyclone in Vanuatu has caused the diversion of a Carnival Line cruise ship to Port Douglas tomorrow. Originally headed for the Pacific Islands, the Carnival Luminosa departed…
Celebrated architect, Roger Mainwood, well-known for his transformative designs in Port Douglas, such as the Clink Theatre, multi award winning Peninsular Boutique Resort and Portico Shopping…
Dear Editor, I write to you following your October 17 story about the Court House Hotel in Port Douglas banning dogs from sitting outside the establishment while their owners eat and drink. (In…
For 12 years we’ve always been right there.  Like a trusted friend you’ve turned to us for more than a decade to provide you with the highs, lows and everything inbetween about the daily…
Dear Editor, This year, you’ve published a number of stories about water meters in the Douglas Shire. Well, there is another aspect of the installation of smart water meters in Douglas Shire…
Mossman Squash and Tennis Club held its junior green ball championship over the past seven weeks with eight players (and one sub) regularly in attendence. The final games were recently played and…
Weatherzone founder Mark Hardy’s plans to set up a new, true local professional weather data station in Douglas have moved a step closer to realisation.  Mr Hardy, these days retired from the…
A growing number of frustrated and fed-up Douglas Shire business owners and tradesmen believe the ‘Do it in Douglas’ slogan is nothing more than a meaningless, hollow smokescreen as Council…
As we foreshadowed last week – large trees earmarked for removal in Warner Street, Port Douglas, have now been removed by Douglas Shire Council contractors. Stumps are now all that remain of the…
2636. Ratepayers Association back on track
Date: 20-10-2023
The Annual General Meeting of the Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association (DSRA) unfolded with a surprising twist as members initially considered winding up the advocate group, only to conclude with…
Port Douglas Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Samuel Steele relocated from Brisbane to Port Douglas just six months ago. While he initially never envisioned himself being a firefighter, a…
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has imposed a local fire ban for Far North residents including those across the Douglas Shire. The local fire ban will be in place from 0001hrs from…
A Far North man was due to face Cairns Magistrates Court today after being charged with four counts of alleged kidnapping and three counts of sexual assault. Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch…
Tourists and locals alike are allegedly being offered sexual services at a local business that is allegedly operating under the guise of being a massage parlour right in the heart of Port Douglas. …