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The Salsa Sorensen Association has opened submissions for local groups and charities to apply for handy financial assistance to help with potential projects or much needed purchases. This year the…
2962. Patch of paradise on market
Date: 29-06-2022
Fringed by the reef and enveloped by rainforest - Tropical North Queensland is unique and unrivalled. With the international borders reopened the opportunity for tourism throughout Port Douglas to…
2963. Labor’s Senate danger
Date: 29-06-2022
Labor and the nation would have been better off with a hung Parliament and minority government. That way, Labor would have been saved from itself. Last week’s unilateral decision to cut the advisory…
2964. Mayors council meeting summing up
Date: 28-06-2022
Mayoral motions brought forward by Michael Kerr get voted down by other Councillors. The Wangetti Trail goes up the garden path and the Mowbray Bridge snubbed because of safety concerns. A media…
Preparations continue for the ever-popular Taste Port Douglas Food and Drink festival which will be held from August 11-14. The event’s six edition will feature iconic chefs putting on cooking…
Douglas Shire has received a significant investment boost from the Queensland Government with the release of the 2022-2023 Budget last week. Over the next year, there will be additional funding for…
2967. Laura races draw huge crowd
Date: 27-06-2022
A caravan crash that blocked the Mulligan Highway at Mt Malloy for hours, failed to stop thousands of people attending the 125th Anniversary Laura Cup meeting, located close to the far north town. …
Five second half tries and an impressive defensive display has helped Mossman to its most impressive win of the year after downing CDRL heavyweights Brothers 40-34 at Stan Williams Park. In what…
Police in the state’s far north are coordinating a land and air search for a woman missing in the remote Wenlock River area. The 27-year-old from Verrierdale and her male companion were travelling…
The waters near Port Douglas have just become a tad safer with the replacement and upgrade of the aerials at Marine Rescue Port Douglas. Yes. old aerials were doing their job, but as every mariner…
Travelling to Cooktown today will be that little bit slower than usual after a 4WD towing a caravan crashed on the Mt Molloy to Cooktown Road earlier. One lane is open but traffic is still crawling…
Far North Queensland is an amazing place, beautiful beaches, tropical rainforest, what more could someone ask for? My life in FNQ I am grateful I grew up in Far North Queensland and have many great…
A large amount of money raised during this year’s Longest Lunch was officially handed over to the Mossman Hospital earlier this week. The cheque worth $54,375 will see the arrival of six patient…
2974. Indigenous forum ignites Far North
Date: 23-06-2022
Both Douglas Shire and national indigenous tourism experiences alike have been in the spotlight over the past days as the Far North hosted the highly prestigious Australian Indigenous Tourism…
2975. Strata insurance setback in Douglas
Date: 23-06-2022
Peak property body Strata Community Association (Qld) (SCA (Qld)) has expressed significant disappointment in the news that the savings from the Northern Australian Reinsurance Pool will not hit…
Following recent support for the Douglas Shire Historical Society, Council is now encouraging other individuals and community groups to apply for their grant program opening in August of this…
Some of the brightest minds in Australasian tourism have gathered for a day long summit as one of the country’s most important sectors continues to slowly find its feet following 24 months of misery…
Written by Yasmina Bonnet Did someone say COLOUR?! And WATER HOSES?! And LAUGHTER?! Students at Port Douglas State School (PDSS) experienced an afternoon of pure joy and laughter last Friday as the…
The exciting ‘Tropical Destinations Photography Exhibition’ was launched last night at the Port Douglas Community Hall and is open to the public this week. The gallery will display the work of the…
Backpackers and travelling workers are ready to take on employment opportunities throughout Port Douglas following two years of international border closures but accommodation shortage cripples our…