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Douglas Arts Studio Gallery (DAB) has unveiled its three exhibitions for 2022 and is encouraging its members to participate by submitting at least one piece of artwork. The three exhibitions…
Police were called to the Chillagoe area on Sunday afternoon after a man aged in his 60s failed to return to his vehicle after a day of fossicking. Following their own unsuccessful search for the…
If this election is to be about economic management and national security, – the Coalition’s supposed strengths – voters should question what those things mean and whether the Coalition does them…
3184. Raiders rule roost at home
Date: 12-04-2022
A week after their round one drubbing Port Douglas Reef Raiders have bounced back in the best way possible to trounce the Mudcrabs 43-5. Played under rainy skies in front of the Raider Park faithful…
Recently the Far North saw a spike in Covid-19 cases as a result of the latest highly contagious Omicron BA. 2 sub-variant. The new Omicron strain seems to predominantly hit school-aged children.…
Witta – single-vehicle rollover Paramedics are treating a stable male patient at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on Maleny Kenilworth Road at 5.55am. Note: incident is ongoing at time of…
One of the failed campaigns during World War 1 – and still debated by school debaters and Churchill students – is the Gallipoli disaster. And when debaters meet to tackle whether Winston Churchill…
3188. Crocs too good for Tigers
Date: 11-04-2022
Perennial powerhouse Port Douglas Crocs have sent an ominous warning to rival clubs after belting regular cellar dweller North Cairns in their season opener in Cairns. The Crocs led 82-34 at…
3189. Mossman Sharks handed reality check
Date: 11-04-2022
Mossman has been handed a serious reality check after being ambushed by a hot Atherton outfit 40-4 in their round three clash at the local showgrounds. Following back-to-back wins against Yarrabah…
A move to position the Far North, including the Port Douglas/Mossman region as Australia’s Indigenous tourist leader has gained momentum with key steps in place to establish a specific First Nations…
Out of a population of over 12,000 in the Douglas Shire, 1,794 cases have been reported since the start of the pandemic. Did our Shire get off lightly or can it still get worse? Douglas Shire…
Discover what’s on in the Shire this weekend with plenty of events to choose from. Friday 8 April Dj 2Nights at Daintree Bar Jimena Moraguez, a.k.a Dj 2Nigths is specialised in tech-house and…
3193. Volunteer heartbeat of club
Date: 08-04-2022
When you think of Port Douglas’ junior AFL scene it’s fair to say the ongoing work of a passionate and hard working local volunteer immediately comes to mind. Whether it’s attending numerous…
The spectacular travelling Wonderland Spiegeltent, The Long Lunch and the Street Parade are often singled out as some of the signature events of the Port Douglas Carnivale which is being held over…
Newsport journalist Michael Warren has identified five points of interest ahead of another big year of local sport. Mossman sharks Tipped by many local league experts to claim last year’s CDRL…
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr is urging everyone to respond to a survey that will provide insights into current and future energy trends. Thousands of Queenslanders will have the opportunity to…
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. As of 1am, Thursday April 14, most venues that have been open only to vaccinated staff and patrons will be…
What Global Pandemic? When The Show Must Go On. Imagine the scene – the stage is set, the curtains are drawn and the audience buzz becomes an anticipatory hush. The glitter is barely contained as…
3199. Netball season starting to heat up
Date: 06-04-2022
The opening pass of the local netball season is getting closer with the preseason nearly done, ahead of the official start after Easter. Those looking for some extra fitness, fun, or a bit of…
Cairns singer-songwriter Bobby Maguire is back with his new single ‘Taken My Place’ in which he blends dark passion, thick bass and soaring vocals. Despite setbacks due to the pandemic, Bobby…