When I was a child, cassowaries encounters in the Daintree were rare.
My father regaled me with stories of baby cassowaries abandoned by their dad during logging, (later) raised by my great uncle…
As the use of drones rises in the community, recent encounters with the unmanned aerial vehicles in Douglas have left some people wondering who they can turn to seek advice if they think their…
500 people in teams of two will leave Port Douglas on October 14 bound for their eventual destination of Adelaide.
The journey will take seven days and span almost 3000km before they…
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We live in our caravan and have done for more then 10 years.
We stay in free rest areas, low budget camping grounds, showgrounds, behind hotels that allow you to camp if you buy a…
Port Douglas locals and the proud owners of Cafe Fresq, Joanie and Aoife Conway, had an extra reason to smile this week as their hard work and dedication spanning nine years paid off.
Cafe Fresq…
In a historic celebration of First Nations culture and heritage, ‘Shine On Gimuy’, the inaugural event of its kind in FNQ, has revealed its stellar lineup. From October 5 to 15, this multi-artform…
Harrisons by Spencer Patrick, the acclaimed dining establishment located within the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in Port Douglas, has retained its coveted one glass rating in this year's Australian…
SAILS by Hemingway’s, the brand-new wine and cocktail bar that has quickly become a community favourite, is raising the culinary stakes. In direct response to guest feedback craving heartier lunch…
There is still no good news for a new domestic and family violence shelter in Mossman, which remains empty and unused because of an ongoing wrangle over when and where funding to operate the…
Amidst the looming closure of Dougies Backpackers Resort and Pandanus next year, there’s good news on the horizon. The Exchange Hotel in Mossman has undergone a transformation into a backpackers…
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Dingoes are Australia’s only natural land apex predator (and) they share and play an important role in our amazing, yet very diverse, ecosystem.
Achieved by keeping down…
Although Erin Frizelle hails from Julatten, she's become a familiar face in our community. You can often find this talented artist at the Mossman and Port Douglas Markets, where she showcases her…
Dear Editor,
I am furious as to what has taken place in regards to the murder of an innocent animal. He (the Port Douglas dingo) was trapped and killed unnecessarily as he posed no…
Just days ago a Port Douglas dingo, who called the surrounds around the Sheraton Mirage home was captured and quickly euthanised by DSC after alleged complaints from some local residents that it was…
Local cyclist Tracey McLean is lucky to be alive after a heavy fall on the main road coming into Port Douglas.
Now she wants to use this near fatal accident to highlight the dangers bike riders…
Douglas FM, your local Community Radio Station, is gearing up to commemorate its first year on the airwaves with enthusiasm and growing community involvement.
As more residents step up to host…
A man determined to ensure Daintree residents and more broadly those right across the Shire have reliable future access across the Daintree river presented a united front during a peaceful protest…
Douglas Shire Council appears satisfied with the rollout of its smart water meter program, with 98 per cent of the new meters now installed of around 4,700 connections in total.
Despite…
A circle of plenty event which will focus on sustainable food cultivation, community engagement, and the joy of shared learning will be held at Mossman Botanic Garden's food garden…
COMMENT - Lawrence Mason
Today, only 18 hours or so before a planned protest outside DSC offices I’m told that Mayor Michael Kerr will be on ABC radio Far North tomorrow morning around 7.30am to…
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