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3621. Third steam train arrives at Marina for Bally Hooley display
Date: 17-11-2021
The final piece of the Bally Hooley puzzle fell into place yesterday with the arrival of Bundy to Choo Choos at the Marina. Bundy joins Speedy and Nelson at the station and while there remains a…
3622. Council agrees Rex Smeal Park needs irrigation system
Date: 17-11-2021
Douglas Shire Council has acknowledged that Rex Smeal Park needs an irrigation system, however, there is no commitment at this stage. In a statement to Newsport, a Council spokesman said Council…
3623. Port Douglas retiree and great nephew of Bram Stoker writes Dracula novel
Date: 17-11-2021
A couple of years after the standard retirement age, Richard Stoker retired from teaching at Tafe (Technical and Further Education) middle school. Before that he’d spent several years driving taxis…
3624. Wyndham announces Pre-Christmas recruitment drive to help put the world back on vacation
Date: 17-11-2021
Wyndham Port Douglas today invite Job Seekers to attend a rapid recruitment program at their Port Douglas hotel Ramada Resort between 11am and 2pm (local time) Jobs include bartenders, chefs,…
3625. GALLERY: Salsa Sorenson Charity Golf Day winners
Date: 16-11-2021
Over $12,000 was raised at this year's Salsa Sorensen Charity Golf Day with the proceeds handed out to various organisations last week. Many thanks to Jenni Sorenson and the rest of the team for…
3626. Venz achieves major ultra-marathon milestone
Date: 16-11-2021
When Port Douglas optometrist Gary Venz sets his sights on a gruelling challenge, you can bet he'll meet it every step of the way. And for the past five years, the popular member of the Coral Sea…
3627. Christmas is coming to Douglas Shire
Date: 15-11-2021
Douglas Shire Council, Douglas Chamber of Commerce and community groups have again teamed up to prepare a program of festive events to boost spirits to see out 2021. Christmas carols at picturesque…
3628. Sailaway takes major honour at Queensland Tourism Awards
Date: 15-11-2021
Port Douglas based tour operator, Sailaway has won a major award at the state’s tourism awards on Friday night and took the bronze prize in another prestigious category. The luxury sailing and…
3629. State, Feds support Port Douglas splash park
Date: 15-11-2021
Douglas Shire Council has both state and federal support to deliver a splash park in Port Douglas. And Mayor Michael Kerr said the state government had already committed $1.5 million which would go…
3630. Mayor Kerr sees light at end of tunnel
Date: 15-11-2021
A Special Council meeting will be held on Monday 15 November 2021, at 10am, when the Annual Report for 2020-2021 will be tabled. This is the only item on the agenda. In his message, Douglas Shire…
3631. Opinion: Preference system hurting Coalition
Date: 15-11-2021
The trend away from the major parties continued unabated this month. This week Greens leader Adam Bandt announced the Greens would target 10 safe Labor seats in the cities and push for an end to…
3632. Winner announced for Tin Shed Hotshots competition
Date: 14-11-2021
Congratulations to Saalia Maestrom! Saalia you and a lucky friend are going to see the Hotshots while enjoying a complimentary dinner and drinks! Thanks to everyone who entered. There are still some…
3633. Miallo State School doing their bit for the planet
Date: 11-11-2021
Recycling correctly was the message for kids when Douglas Shire Council Officers visited Miallo State School this week. Council is encouraging our communities to “Know Your Waste” by embracing…
3634. Have Christmas lunch with the mayor and support a good cause
Date: 11-11-2021
Tickets to the best Christmas lunch in Port Douglas are now available. Douglas Shire Council has again teamed up with Salsa Bar and Grill to deliver the 2021 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal Luncheon next…
3635. EXPLAINED: unvaccinated restrictions including huge fines for businesses that don’t ask for proof
Date: 10-11-2021
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday announced what many have been expecting for some time; proof of double vaccination will be required to enter non-essential businesses after 17…
3636. Proposed Reynolds Park 'splash park' tender closes in 6 days
Date: 10-11-2021
Douglas Shire Council’s decision to invite tenders for the preparation of a concept plan for an aquatic facility in Port Douglas, which includes developing detailed designs for a splash park, will no…
Visit the Port Douglas markets to win a Christmas
3637. Visit the Port Douglas markets to win a Christmas hamper
Date: 09-11-2021
A Cotter's Christmas Hamper is shaping up to be the best Christmas prize in Douglas, and all you need to do is visit the Port Douglas markets for your chance to win. In the spirit of a cotter’s…
3638. Port Douglas rental crisis not as bad as Cairns
Date: 09-11-2021
Port Douglas may have experienced a decrease in the rental market in recent times, but the situation is not as dire in Cairns where you could be greeted by the following: “Renters warned: Don’t move…
3639. Public holidays trading gets Council’s support
Date: 08-11-2021
Douglas Shire Council has come out in support of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce’s request for a further 5-10-year moratorium to allow local businesses to trade on all public holidays. And Mayor…
3640. Port Douglas hiring surge for tourism onslaught
Date: 08-11-2021
Borders are opening, room capacity is bursting - which means jobs are for the picking. Hotel powerhouse, Accor, which includes properties such as Peppers and several Mantras in Port Douglas alone…