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2981. Mossman street party just the tonic ahead of much welcomed Christmas break
Date: 25-10-2022
Mossman's popular Douglas Street party will be held on Friday, December 16.  Locals will be able to enjoy free family entertainment and some excellent food and market stalls. A passionate…
2982. It is not about promises, but performance
Date: 25-10-2022
The real Budget will come in May next year. Today’s Budget (or mini-Budget as they are usually called when they come outside the usual annual cycle) is likely to be a bit of tweaking after a change…
2983. Wave park developer happy to follow the processes, hopeful of construction beginning next dry season
Date: 25-10-2022
Yesterday, in part one of this special wave park feature with founder Dave Imgraben we learnt about the benefits such a project would have for the Douglas region. Today, we hear more from Dave about…
2984. Douglas Grass + Roots Expo to unite Shire and empower prospective volunteers to get involved in their community
Date: 24-10-2022
The Douglas Grass + Roots Volunteer Network will host their volunteer expo this Saturday. This is the volunteer network's inaugural event and it will provide people an opportunity to learn more…
2985. New ‘Localride’ private transport service up and running in Mossman and Wonga areas
Date: 24-10-2022
A gap in transport services in the Mossman and surrounding areas will be at least partially filled by a new privately-operated people mover business. Wonga Beach man Jason Baker responded to strong…
2986. North Break wave park founder determined and driven as ever to ensure project becomes a reality
Date: 24-10-2022
Last March Douglas Shire Council approved one of the larger and more substantial development applications in the region for over a decade. In recent times speculation has continued to grow across…
2987. Fatal bicycle crash, Mowbray
Date: 24-10-2022
A 55-year-old man has died following a bicycle crash at Mowbray overnight. Preliminary investigations indicate that just before 3.30am, the man was riding his bicycle northbound along Mowbray River…
2988. Toyah Anniversary
Date: 22-10-2022
It was a special time as the sun started to go down over the Coral Sea at Wangetti Beach last night. A small group of people, but part of a huge still grieving community, came together to…
2989. The best snorkel spots you need to check out once in a lifetime
Date: 21-10-2022
It is said to be one of the most spectacular reefs in the Great Barrier; Opal Reef. We have lined up three beautiful sites at this reef that should definitely be on your bucket list. Get lost in the…
2990. Impacts of short-term holiday rentals on long-term accommodation vacancies to be investigated
Date: 21-10-2022
The booming holiday market in Douglas Shire is just one of several factors being associated with the ongoing rental home shortage in the region. A Queensland-wide shortage of rental properties has…
2991. Young environmentally aware students to swap clothes today to do their bit for the planet
Date: 21-10-2022
A group of environmentally aware primary school children from Port Douglas State School will do their bit to help the planet when they hold a clothes swap party today. Year three and four students…
2992. Wave to Dave
Date: 20-10-2022
Local businessman Dave Imgraben, the Director of NorthBreak Developments Pty Ltd, is not one to blow his own trumpet or seek the limelight, in fact just the opposite. You could say he desperately…
2993. Roll up your sleeves with these fun and rewarding volunteering opportunities in the Douglas Shire
Date: 20-10-2022
Doing good for the community, animals and nature can be very fulfilling. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we listed some great and rewarding opportunities for you below. Try something new while…
2994. The little rainforest shop that just keeps on giving
Date: 20-10-2022
If you’ve ever driven through the Daintree there’s a good chance you’ve stopped at local institution and the ever-popular Mason’s store for a bite to eat and a swim in their tropical oasis behind the…
2995. Opinion: Joyce show why Voice will be hard
Date: 20-10-2022
The comments last week by Nationals frontbencher Barnaby Joyce likening the Voice proposal to a law enacted in Nazi Germany show what a difficult task it will be to get the Voice referendum…
2996. Admire our paradise from the sky with these unique experiences
Date: 20-10-2022
Leave the ground behind and take in the extraordinary views of our majestic region. Soar over the dramatic mountain peaks of the Daintree Rainforest and the polka dotted Great Barrier Reef as its ink…
2997. Council assures businesses of minimal disruption during Grant St water main replacement
Date: 19-10-2022
Douglas Shire Council says it has been already working closely with business owners in Grant St, Port Douglas to reduce the impact of major construction activity while a water main is…
2998. Ambitious Wonga Beach teenager takes over the reigns of family business, features on Coast to Coast
Date: 19-10-2022
An ambitious 19 year-old Wonga Beach teenager is on the road to achieving his dreams of one day working on the international boating scene after gaining TAFE QLD qualifications that now enables him…
2999. Beach Shack gains new pizza kitchen to complete shared dining experience
Date: 19-10-2022
Local foodies and visitors have responded well to the re-opening of the Beach Shack at Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas and bookings are advised. Now a shared dining experience, the eatery has been…
3000. Join this local free event and you will become an ‘online expert’ in no-time
Date: 18-10-2022
Have you always wanted to update your digital skills, to be able to recognise online scams and make your social media profile look flash? Then this​​ Thursday the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre…