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3801. ‘Rescue package’ for tourism industry
Date: 24-08-2021
The recently announced four per cent berthing hike to be imposed on Crystalbrook Marina boat owners on 1 October is a further setback to an already struggling tourism industry in Port Douglas and…
3802. Marina boat owners slugged with 4% berthing hike
Date: 23-08-2021
In a crippling low blow, Marina boat owners have been slugged with a four per cent increase to their berthing rates effective 1 October 2021. In a letter to the owners, which has been made available…
3803. Tourism industry moves to attract locals and ‘neighbours’ with campaign launch
Date: 23-08-2021
A local tourism organisation has launched a campaign to attract more local business while Far North Queensland rides out the current border closures that are crippling the Douglas Shire’s economy. …
3804. Port Douglas loser in state-federal in-fighting
Date: 23-08-2021
Port Douglas is the clear loser of political in-fighting between the Federal and State Governments over the levels of support being afforded due to lockdowns and lockouts. And while more tourism…
3805. Douglas Shire Council CEO Mark Stoermer resigns
Date: 23-08-2021
After a week’s leave, Douglas Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Mark Stoermer, has now confirmed he wishes to move onto new adventures, according to a statement from council. Mr Stoermer has…
3806. Douglas Shire wastewater not going to waste
Date: 23-08-2021
LOCAL farms, golf courses and the environment are the winners from new processes at the Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant. Last financial year, Douglas Shire Council re-purposed about 540…
3807. Beach Shack offers unique opportunity
Date: 20-08-2021
The owner of the now temporarily closed Beach Shack restaurant is in awe of its remodelled, renovated and refurbished version, but now feels more inclined for someone else to take over the reins. …
3808. OPINION: Successes in Afghanistan and Vietnam
Date: 20-08-2021
When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this is “not Saigon”, everyone rightly scoffed. It was a mirror image right down to near identical photos of US helicopters evacuating the embassy in…
3809. Port Douglas holiday winner gets second chance
Date: 19-08-2021
Local businesses Sailaway Cruises and Peppers Beach Club team up to honour a Port Douglas VIP Holiday winner in lockdown. On a pre-COVID morning late October 2019, Sarah Lovett opened her…
3810. Sustainable fishing in the spotlight for Port Douglas charter industry
Date: 19-08-2021
Sustainable fishing practices are gaining more momentum in the Douglas Shire with another Fishing For the Future event scheduled. The next instalment calls for charter fishers in the Douglas Shire…
3811. Winner of Sheraton Girls Night Out announced!
Date: 18-08-2021
Thanks very much to everyone who entered the draw and also a big thanks to Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas for providing the prize. The winner has been drawn... Drumroll please.... …
3812. Sit down for a yarn in Mossman
Date: 18-08-2021
Traditional hunting areas have been etched into new timber benches designed to create a yarning circle at George Davis Park in Mossman. The Bunday yarning benches are the creative work of local…
3813. Crocs game back to original schedule after Premier gives community sport the all-clear
Date: 18-08-2021
Following this morning’s announcement from the Premier, community sport will be allowed to return from 4pm Friday afternoon according to a statement from AFL Cairns. In the statement, AFL Cairns…
3814. Sustainable tourism expansion to draw visitors post-lockdown
Date: 18-08-2021
A bounty of natural assets, headlined by the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, will help draw travel-hungry visitors out of lockdown and into the Port Douglas Daintree region. The local…
3815. Government support only goes so far
Date: 17-08-2021
The owner operator of Sailaway, Steve Edmondson, said although it is good news that the state and federal government were collaborating on 50/50 funding to assist businesses impacted by lockdowns…
3816. Love Island location changed due to border closures
Date: 17-08-2021
The filming location for the much-anticipated reality TV show, Love Island has been changed from Port Douglas to Northern NSW due to Covid-19 border restrictions. Love Island’s location manager,…
3817. Nothing “sinister” regarding CEO’s contract
Date: 17-08-2021
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said there was nothing “sinister” regarding yesterday’s Special Meeting of Council where “Consideration of the CEO’s Contract” was the key item. The American-born…
3818. Shire saddened by passing of well-known and much-loved restaurateur
Date: 17-08-2021
The Douglas Shire is in mourning over the recent passing of Tony Lo, owner of the Jade Inn Chinese restaurant. Tributes flowed on Jade Inn’s Facebook page with many long-term residents having…
3819. Call Of Running Tide seeks volunteers
Date: 17-08-2021
The acclaimed Call of the Running Tide 2021 is calling out for volunteers for this event which runs from 18 to 27 September. The Call of the Running Tide Environmental Sculpture and Multimedia…
3820. POLL: Have your say on new plans for Rex Smeal Park
Date: 16-08-2021
Residents of Douglas Shire are being asked to provide feedback on Douglas Shire Council’s concept plans for a new children’s play equipment under the shade of the fig tree in Rex Smeal Park. …