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3321. Labor’s Senate danger
Date: 29-06-2022
Labor and the nation would have been better off with a hung Parliament and minority government. That way, Labor would have been saved from itself. Last week’s unilateral decision to cut the advisory…
3322. Mayors council meeting summing up
Date: 28-06-2022
Mayoral motions brought forward by Michael Kerr get voted down by other Councillors. The Wangetti Trail goes up the garden path and the Mowbray Bridge snubbed because of safety concerns. A media…
3323. Preparations continue for Taste Port Douglas
Date: 28-06-2022
Preparations continue for the ever-popular Taste Port Douglas Food and Drink festival which will be held from August 11-14. The event’s six edition will feature iconic chefs putting on cooking…
3324. Queensland Government’s 2022-2023 budget splashes out on Port Douglas
Date: 28-06-2022
Douglas Shire has received a significant investment boost from the Queensland Government with the release of the 2022-2023 Budget last week. Over the next year, there will be additional funding for…
3325. Laura races draw huge crowd
Date: 27-06-2022
A caravan crash that blocked the Mulligan Highway at Mt Malloy for hours, failed to stop thousands of people attending the 125th Anniversary Laura Cup meeting, located close to the far north town. …
3326. Sharks prove mettle to overcome competition heavyweights
Date: 27-06-2022
Five second half tries and an impressive defensive display has helped Mossman to its most impressive win of the year after downing CDRL heavyweights Brothers 40-34 at Stan Williams Park. In what…
3327. Search underway for missing woman, Wenlock River
Date: 27-06-2022
Police in the state’s far north are coordinating a land and air search for a woman missing in the remote Wenlock River area. The 27-year-old from Verrierdale and her male companion were travelling…
3328. New aerials will increase water safety
Date: 26-06-2022
The waters near Port Douglas have just become a tad safer with the replacement and upgrade of the aerials at Marine Rescue Port Douglas. Yes. old aerials were doing their job, but as every mariner…
3329. Breaking: Single car crash, Molloy to Cooktown road
Date: 24-06-2022
Travelling to Cooktown today will be that little bit slower than usual after a 4WD towing a caravan crashed on the Mt Molloy to Cooktown Road earlier. One lane is open but traffic is still crawling…
3330. What makes our paradise the perfect holiday destination?
Date: 24-06-2022
Far North Queensland is an amazing place, beautiful beaches, tropical rainforest, what more could someone ask for? My life in FNQ I am grateful I grew up in Far North Queensland and have many great…
3331. Community comes together for Hospital fundraiser
Date: 24-06-2022
A large amount of money raised during this year’s Longest Lunch was officially handed over to the Mossman Hospital earlier this week. The cheque worth $54,375 will see the arrival of six patient…
3332. Indigenous forum ignites Far North
Date: 23-06-2022
Both Douglas Shire and national indigenous tourism experiences alike have been in the spotlight over the past days as the Far North hosted the highly prestigious Australian Indigenous Tourism…
3333. Strata insurance setback in Douglas
Date: 23-06-2022
Peak property body Strata Community Association (Qld) (SCA (Qld)) has expressed significant disappointment in the news that the savings from the Northern Australian Reinsurance Pool will not hit…
3334. Douglas Shire Council supports local community groups
Date: 22-06-2022
Following recent support for the Douglas Shire Historical Society, Council is now encouraging other individuals and community groups to apply for their grant program opening in August of this…
3335. Bright minds gather together at tourism think tank
Date: 22-06-2022
Some of the brightest minds in Australasian tourism have gathered for a day long summit as one of the country’s most important sectors continues to slowly find its feet following 24 months of misery…
3336. Photogallery: the brightest day of the school year
Date: 21-06-2022
Written by Yasmina Bonnet Did someone say COLOUR?! And WATER HOSES?! And LAUGHTER?! Students at Port Douglas State School (PDSS) experienced an afternoon of pure joy and laughter last Friday as the…
3337. Tropical Destinations photography exhibition open this week
Date: 21-06-2022
The exciting ‘Tropical Destinations Photography Exhibition’ was launched last night at the Port Douglas Community Hall and is open to the public this week. The gallery will display the work of the…
3338. No Vacancy slams door on employment opportunities
Date: 21-06-2022
Backpackers and travelling workers are ready to take on employment opportunities throughout Port Douglas following two years of international border closures but accommodation shortage cripples our…
3339. Buck stops here with minimum wage on rise
Date: 20-06-2022
Port Douglas business owners have been left to make changes to their operations with the recently announced increase of the minimum wage. Rising cost of living and inflation were the key factors in…
3340. Crocs pump Tigers ahead of match of the season
Date: 20-06-2022
Port Douglas heads into its biggest match of the year this Saturday afternoon knowing it will require close to four quarters of almost perfect footy to down the all-conquering Cairns City…