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Man flees after he allegedly strangled and punched woman
Date:
27-01-2023
Police were called to a Cairns home around 3am yesterday morning after a woman was allegedly seriously assaulted, including strangulation and being punched.
A man fled the residence prior to police…
3722.
Best year yet for Bodies in Motion family
Date:
27-01-2023
Our Shire’s one and only “dance family” - also known as Bodies in Motion Dance School - has had a fruitful 2022 with more student enrolments than ever. And with many exciting events to look forward…
3723.
Douglas Heat basketball welcomes new mentor, competitions
Date:
27-01-2023
Douglas Heat basketball has released a slate of upcoming competitions to suit all ages and skill levels ahead of what promises to be another big season of hoops.
Aussie Hoops will kick things off…
3724.
Nurse, accountant, mechanic, manager vacancies hard to fill
Date:
26-01-2023
Finding certain professionals and skilled tradespeople to fill vacancies is proving difficult for employers in Douglas.
Hospitality is not the only sector where some positions aren’t being taken up…
3725.
Miallo volunteer claims Shire's top gong
Date:
26-01-2023
A local volunteer who has dedicated more than 20 years to helping people beat blood cancer is the Douglas Shire’s 2023 Citizen of the Year.
Miallo resident Kerry Shepherdson, who also received an…
3726.
Douglas Shire residents seek Four-Mile dog leash answers
Date:
26-01-2023
Douglas Shire Council has moved to clarify the ongoing public confusion around where exactly locals walking their dogs can and can’t have them on a leash, particularly in the vicinity of Four mile…
3727.
Douglas Shire to celebrate community achievers and new citizens
Date:
26-01-2023
Local award winners and new permanent citizens to the area will be formally acknowledged this morning during Australia Day celebrations in the Douglas Shire.
The Free BBQ breakfast kicks off at…
3728.
Welcome back to the new school year
Date:
25-01-2023
After a well-deserved Summer break, it is time for our local students to sharpen their pencils and climb back in the school banks. Newsport sums up what’s been happening in the very first week of…
3729.
Man arrested after hospital incident – plus other news in brief
Date:
25-01-2023
Welcome to our News in Brief, where you quickly catch up on some of the week’s stories.
Patients abused
A 51-year-old man was arrested after police were called to a hospital waiting room…
3730.
A good egg: Local senior Bruce Ferguson
Date:
25-01-2023
Senior Bruce Ferguson is one of those hard working Aussies that just jumps in to help with whatever is needed.
Many people around Port Douglas would know Mr Ferguson’s face as the previous owner of…
3731.
Opinion: Why millionaires want to pay more tax
Date:
24-01-2023
The demonstrators at last week’s virtual meeting of the elite rich and powerful at the Davos World Economic Forum were instructively and decisively different from previous demonstrations.
This was…
3732.
Unanswered questions over Douglas ratepayer expenditure in Fairmont case
Date:
24-01-2023
Questions have been raised over the expenditure of ratepayer funds to fight a court case against the developer of the proposed Fairmont Resort at Port Douglas.
Douglas Shire Council rejected the…
3733.
Sheraton brings locals and visitors together this weekend
Date:
24-01-2023
Sundowner drinks, Mediterranean bites, a rum masterclass, Italian feast and catchy tunes. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas is set to come alive with locals and visitors celebrating the…
3734.
Sharks hit preseason with renewed focus
Date:
24-01-2023
The Mossman Sharks have put last year’s grand final heartbreak behind them as they look to again be a premiership force in 2023.
The Sharks have been back on the track for two weeks combining…
3735.
Experienced duo again set to guide Raiders
Date:
23-01-2023
The mighty Port Douglas Reef Raiders will seek more consistency this season following the re-appointment of head coach Stan Afeaki.
“Stan is a great asset to our club having played rugby all around…
3736.
New era dawns at Croc land without ex supercoach
Date:
23-01-2023
The post Brad Cooper era at the mighty Port Douglas Crocs has officially dawned after training kicked off last week with the club’s new coaches at the helm.
This year marks the first time in 11…
3737.
Call for more students on new school run
Date:
23-01-2023
The new operator of a vital school bus run from Douglas to Cairns started today – and while parents can rest assured that their kids will be transported to school for Term One at least, they say…
3738.
Police continue to investigate if alcohol behind two-car Douglas collision
Date:
22-01-2023
Local Police continue to investigate whether alcohol/drink driving is the potential cause of a two-car collision last night in Port Douglas.
QPS, QAS and a firefighter unit were called to the…
3739.
Renowned Douglas cocktail outlet bids farewell, Mossman restaurant to close
Date:
20-01-2023
An ambitious Port Douglas start up that has provided locals and tourists alike with slick cocktails, delicious wings and other delectable goodness since August 2021 will close its doors for the final…
3740.
Mossman Gorge re-opens as official search called off
Date:
20-01-2023
Two full weeks’ after a 54-year-old woman went missing, feared drowned by fast flowing currents a spokesperson has confirmed a popular swimming hole has officially reopened to the public.
The…
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