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3041. Sailaway to new home
Date: 30-05-2022
Sailaway to the Great Barrier Reef has been a regular fixture of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas for yonks. Their old offices were what you’d call cute and cosy and tucked away at…
There was a buzz among friends and a lot of licking of fingers for the estimated 4000 attendees at the Seafood Extravaganza last weekend. Thousands of people travelled from across the Port Douglas…
3043. Sharks to circle Yarrabah
Date: 27-05-2022
Fresh from a comprehensive win on the road the Sharks are expected to prove too strong for reigning premiers Yarrabah when the two sides clash tomorrow night in Mossman. Just seven weeks ago Mossman…
Three people have been confirmed with meningococcal disease at a Cairns school within the past week. Tropical Public Health Services (TPHS) have confirmed all three cases are associated with St…
3045. Ahoy! Ships return to Port
Date: 26-05-2022
When Covid hit it caused economic hardship for all Australians but in our precious Douglas Shire it hit the tourism sector like an atomic bomb. Without those valuable visitors, places like Port…
Families, friends and their four-legged companionships had the day of their lives last Saturday during the annual Carnivale Family Beach Day and the prestigious Pooch Party. Scroll down to see…
3047. Findings give hope to pain sufferers
Date: 26-05-2022
Far North residents battling chronic pain have reason for an increased sense of optimism after the release of findings from a study that investigated the use of cannabis to relieve pain. The…
A record number of sports and competitors are expected for the 10-year anniversary of Masters’ sport in Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef Masters Games (GBRMG) return to the Far North over four days…
A local collective of hospitality businesses in Port Douglas got together this year to organise the new format Longest Lunch with a clear goal; giving back to the local community. This year the…
3050. Sharks bite Kangaroos at home
Date: 25-05-2022
A focus on set competition and players performing their individual roles to the best of their ability has proved the perfect tonic after the visiting Mossman Sharks knocked off the Kangaroos at Vico…
When Ray White Port Douglas boss Mark Flinn gets excited about a property, I mean really excited you just have to take notice. This writer was at the Ray White sponsored Pooch Party last Saturday in…
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas is launching a new signature experience this Sunday to bring locals, visitors and guests together for a memorable sunset experience, with a difference. If…
Saturday’s election result was not an aberration. It was part of a trend of a declining vote for the two major parties that began in 2010 and is not likely to stop. Indeed, the result was fairly…
3054. Africa Down Under
Date: 24-05-2022
The tropical north has become a haven of peace and prosperity for many Africans. Having fled persecution, or those who have migrated with hopes of furthering personal and professional endeavours…
3055. Who is Port Douglas' naked offender?
Date: 24-05-2022
Port Douglas Police have put the call out for assistance to help identify an offender spotted twice in three days naked and wandering around local streets. In a worrying development the alleged…
Port Douglas was booming this weekend with thousands of people from across the region and beyond visiting our seaside town to enjoy the Carnivale 2022 Street Parade. Tropical Wonderland was the…
The Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer, member for Cook Cynthia Lui MP and local business owners met last week at a forum to discuss the opportunities for funding and growth of the…
3058. Education in avoidance
Date: 23-05-2022
National Road Safety Week this year suffers from the happy accident of running parallel, but not directly colliding, with the QFES Road Attitudes and Action Planning Program in a strategically…
3059. Entsch fends off Faith to retain seat
Date: 23-05-2022
Elida Faith’s campaign to be the first female elect to hold the seat of Leichhardt has been dashed after conceding to rival Warren Entsch for the second time in as many campaigns. Heavily tipped to…
3060. Search and rescue, Coleman River
Date: 22-05-2022
Images have been released in relation to the search and rescue operation of four people near Coleman River, south of Pormpuraaw on the Cape York Peninsula The 23-year-old man, 23-year-old woman,…