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3081. Wheelchair blogger rates Douglas tourist spots
Date: 20-09-2022
A widely read wheelchair blogger has rated Douglas accommodation, restaurants and tourist spots with the report card that makes for interesting reading. An Accessibility Hub has been added to the…
3082. Mayor reaffirms commitment to ensure much awaited Wangetti Trail becomes a reality
Date: 20-09-2022
It’s faced numerous obstacles, constant roadblocks and has doubters but Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr insists he remains fully supportive of the Wangetti Trail being built and framed as a local…
3083. Win tickets to see popular blues singer Ash Grunwald perform at Tanks
Date: 19-09-2022
One of Australia’s most successful blues musicians of all time Ash Grunwald is set to entertain excited local fans when he plays the Tanks Arts centre in Cairns on Friday night. Grunwald’s career…
3084. New group created to connect and empower local volunteers
Date: 19-09-2022
The Douglas Grass and Roots volunteer network is up and running after a recent launch and information evening. Throughout the night the group discussed their initial goals, plans and timeline of…
3085. Douglas Shire trio to knock off kilometres to honour friend and to raise research funds
Date: 19-09-2022
Three local residents with a heart of gold will each aim to walk 63km before the end of the month to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research and to honour dear friend Alice Gray who recently…
3086. Brave Crocs beaten in AFL Cairns premiership decider
Date: 17-09-2022
The Port Douglas Crocs’ brave quest for premiership glory this year is over after they were outclassed 138-43 by a classy and rampant Lions outfit in today’s AFL Cairns grand final at Cazalys. The…
3087. Dougies gets reprieve
Date: 16-09-2022
Rumours have been swirling for weeks about the future of Dougies Backpackers Resort in Davidson Street. The biggest ‘scuttlebutt’ was that the place was going to be bulldozed within the next year…
3088. Resurgent Crocs looking for further grand final glory under AFL Cairns supercoach
Date: 16-09-2022
There are a few things that never change in the Douglas Shire when September rolls around. The humidity starts to increase, the locals get as much beach swimming in before stinger season starts and…
3089. Banish the boredom blues with these things to do during the school holidays
Date: 16-09-2022
Your child will not have to twiddle their thumbs during these school holidays as we've lined up five fresh activities to keep your offspring occupied. Float down a magical tropical waterway When…
3090. 4 unique things you never thought of doing in Douglas
Date: 15-09-2022
The Douglas Shire offers an abundance of amazing activities and experiences for tourists and locals alike. But sometimes you just want to do something different and think outside of the box. In that…
3091. Public transport push needs local member’s support, campaigner says
Date: 15-09-2022
If public transport between Douglas Shire and Cairns is to become a reality, it needs the support of the local state MP. That is what local man David Haratsis was told by an official from Translink,…
3092. Iconic local house to go under the hammer early next month
Date: 15-09-2022
A unique style of property fit for raising a future Baggy Green product or emerging football star is back on the market and set to go under the hammer early next month. The “Sports house” as it is…
3093. Local visitor surveys to re-start after long COVID break
Date: 14-09-2022
If you have a friendly personality, like to chat, and can spare a few hours a week – then Tourism Port Douglas Daintree would like to hear from you. The area’s key destination marketing office is…
3094. Mossman Police launch appeal to track down hit and run motorbike rider
Date: 14-09-2022
Mossman police are investigating a hit and run traffic crash between a motorbike and bicycle that occurred on Foxton Avenue at Mossman at around 2.30pm on September 11. A bicycle rider sustained…
3095. Key anti-bullying program puts call out for new mentors
Date: 14-09-2022
Positions have opened up to be part of a program that empowers and helps students who have or are currently experiencing bullying at school. The Australian Martial Arts Youth Development Alliance…
3096. Douglas Shire well placed to snag future major productions
Date: 14-09-2022
The Douglas Shire continues to position itself as an ideal international shooting location on the back of Hollywood motion picture “Wizards” being filmed in our region. Far North Queensland and in…
3097. Lack of affordable accommodation fears heightened by sale of Dougies Backpackers Resort
Date: 13-09-2022
There are fears that the change of ownership at an iconic Port Douglas backpacker resort will put further pressure on the lack of affordable accommodation for hospitality workers in the resort…
3098. Mayor encourages E-scooter users and bike riders to exhibit responsible behaviours on local streets
Date: 13-09-2022
Local Mayor Michael Kerr has echoed community sentiments after a Newsport story just days ago discussed the alleged irresponsible behaviour of a minority of Douglas Shire E-scooter riders and bike…
3099. Douglas Shire community encouraged to lend a hand to popular local family in time of need
Date: 13-09-2022
Douglas Shire community members have been encouraged to reach out and assist a local family as they attempt to get back on their feet following a devastating fire to their Port Douglas…
3100. Uncertain future for elderly residents of popular Pinnacle Village Holiday Park if sale goes ahead
Date: 12-09-2022
Popular Pinnacle Village Holiday Park at Wonga Beach is under contract to be sold to a new owner, but it wasn’t the sort of news that about 20 elderly long-term residents of the park wanted to…