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After much anticipation, and a 1700km roadtrip for two 4m plus-long saltwater crocodiles, people can now swim eye-to-teeth with the ferocious beasts at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. Today…
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has reaffirmed his support for the proposed $300 million Fairmont resort despite claims by the developer that he had lost the mayor’s backing. In a Question &…
With the proposed $300 million Accor Fairmont Port Douglas resort project hanging by a thread, developer Paul Chiodo says in a far-reaching Question and Answer interview with Newsport that he has…
Landholders between Daintree and Hinchinbrook are working with Douglas Shire Council to connect and buffer forested areas thanks to an initiative by Terrain Natural Resource Management. …
A new prep to year 2 school in Mossman was officially announced in Mossman yesterday at the Tropical North Steiner School Parents & Friends (P&F) meeting. The announcement was made in the…
3746. OPINION: Costly submarine blunders
Date: 18-09-2021
The wasteful incompetence of the Coalition Government was there to be seen this week, but you would have to look behind lots of flags, jingoism, and brass to see it. The move by Australia to…
Nominations are open for the 2022 Australia Day Awards to recognise those in the Douglas Shire who have made large contributions to their community over the past year. According to Council,…
Fires burnt through areas of bushland in Douglas Shire last night coming close to homes around Mowbray and Pebbly Beach. According to Queensland Police, approximately eight unauthorised fires have…
A large number of students from Lynda’s Music studio performed in the Classical Gala Concert at the Shire Hall in Mossman on the weekend. The audience enjoyed solo performances on a number of…
Douglas Shire Council has joined forces with recreational fishing stakeholders to launch a community-managed sustainable fishing strategy. The strategy has been developed by marine biologist Phil…
Call of the Running Tide festival (CRT) unofficially kicks off Friday at 6pm at Port Douglas Community Centre where everyone is welcome for a social gathering. While various sculptures have been…
Douglas Shire Council has responded to questions from Newsport confirming that while council officers will be conducting backyard checks, they won’t be cutting locks or forcing entry into private…
3753. For the love of Gin & Food
Date: 15-09-2021
Any gin lovers out there? For the Love of Gin & Food is just around the corner. Head to Koko Poolside Bar & Kitchen on Friday 17th from 6pm to enhance your gin tasting buds. Whether you're…
Douglas Shire Council has provided an up-to-date list of what attractions and eateries are open in the Daintree for the school holiday period. Queensland schools break up this Friday and with…
Ever since their humble beginnings when Douglas United Football Club started as the Mossman Soccer Club and played their matches at Mossman High School, they have always been a force to be reckoned…
Mossman State High School Year 12 student Ellie Zillfleisch was awarded the Peter Doherty award for Outstanding Senior STEM student on Friday 10 September by the Queensland Premier in a virtual…
Mossman Hospital is pleased to advise that three Pfizer vaccination clinics will open for youth aged between 12 – 16 years of age. The clinic will be open at Mossman Hospital, 9 Hospital Street, on…
3758. Gooch quits as Reef Raiders coach
Date: 14-09-2021
After three years at the helm and achieving the goal of putting Port Douglas back on the rugby map, Reef Raiders coach Travis Gooch has decided it's time to hand over the reins. But this is just…
After entering the regional Queensland energy market in May this year, the new energy retailer is now helping small businesses and large residential premises to save on energy costs. Port Douglas…
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce has engaged in a collaborative initiative with the Queensland Government, Canegrowers Mossman and the Queensland AgTech and Logistics Hub to stage an AgTech and…