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3161. Mother’s Day in the PINK
Date: 28-04-2023
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023, is a day to celebrate the mums in our lives, but also a day singled out to help raise money for a cancer that kills seven women every day in Australia. Women and…
Some wandering guests have endeared themselves to Douglas Shire residents with several locals having described recent encounters with none other than tropical dingoes across our beautiful…
Nautilus Aviation will have future waterside digs after their development application to offer scenic flights from a proposed Port St location got the majority vote at the latest Douglas Ordinary…
Star Local Shuttle is shaking up the transportation scene in Port Douglas by positioning themselves as the most cost-effective option in town, while also offering an exciting promise of ‘free rides…
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has thrown his support behind a Douglas Shire resident’s audacious bid for Port Douglas or Mossman to gain its own Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) automated weather…
3166. Waste of space
Date: 26-04-2023
Before we get to the present day let me take you on a journey through time. In March of 2022 Newsport carried out an investigation into a park that Douglas Shire Council was claiming to be Port…
As a seasoned accounting professional, let me tell you that the final quarter of the financial year is not only a critical time for business owners but also presents significant cash flow…
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) has refused to confirm if a comprehensive, scientific examination was conducted on the carcass of a large crocodile found decapitated at Cow Bay nearly…
Public transport advocate David Haratsis is frustrated that a petition he organised in favour of a proper public transport service linking Douglas with Cairns remains in limbo at Council, nearly six…
Hundreds of residents united this morning to pay their respects and honour the fallen at ANZAC Day services across the Shire. A large crowd gathered at the Mossman Cenotaph for the dawn service from…
The Port Douglas Crocs’ junior Aussie Rules season is underway with our local sides, from under-9s boys right through to our new under-17s girls’ team all recently playing their first matches of…
As we observe Anzac Day today, the memories of local senior Raymond Arriola come flooding back. The resident at Kewarra Aged Care Centre thinks back about the time he joined the services, at 16…
Get ready for an unforgettable charity lunch that will warm your heart and make a difference as the Port Douglas Crocs bring back the Pink Sports Day on May 13th following last year's incredibly…
Douglas Police have called for witnesses following a traffic accident at Wangetti. At around 7.15pm Saturday night a blue Mazda 6 was heading towards Cairns along the Captain Cook Highway at…
A combination of riveting entertainment, mouth-watering food offerings and unforgettable music acts all on the doorstep of one Australia’s most stunning locations will make Carnivale once again a not…
Locals will unite tomorrow to remember, honour and pay tribute to the fallen at annual ANZAC Day services across the Douglas Shire. This year will mark the 108th anniversary of the Anzacs' Gallipoli…
The rescue of Ocean, the lost and wandering Pretty Beach dog located by Jessie Goetze over two weeks ago, has been a shining example of community spirit and kindness. As it stands more than $2500…
Mossman's splash park is officially a step closer after excavation works for the project got underway a short time ago. The splash park is expected to open in August. Council contractors started…
With the Easter break now behind us, our local students are ready to jump back into the classroom, armed with new experiences and ready to tackle new challenges. For students at Mossman State High…
Imagine waking up every morning to breathtaking views of Thornton's Peak, Snapper Island and Low Isles from your own private oasis just a stone's throw away from Port Douglas. This enviable and…