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3861. Not a R.A.T in sight in the Douglas Shire
Date: 04-01-2022
The Palaszczuk Government may have secured 18 million State Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT), but pharmacists in the Douglas Shire have none in stock and cannot order at this time. “We are getting numerous…
3862. Heavy rain has a heavy price to pay
Date: 04-01-2022
Timber pile fields will help to protect the Mossman River and two of its bridges during the wet season. Flood-damaged riverbanks at Foxton Bridge and Anich’s Bridge in Mossman have been repaired…
3863. Irene Denholm was a beautiful person and will be missed
Date: 04-01-2022
Tributes are pouring in for Irene Denholm, a stalwart in the town for more than 30 years, who passed away last week from heart failure. She was 72. Her smiling face, engaging personality, huge…
3864. Pattern emerges in mismanagement of pandemic
Date: 04-01-2022
A pattern is emerging in the Federal Government’s mismanagement of the pandemic, and it is almost certain to continue with the next big phase of it. Without strong action by the states and…
3865. Queensland secures 18 million Rapid Antigen Tests
Date: 03-01-2022
The Palaszczuk Government has secured 18 million State Rapid Antigen Tests to be provided free from public testing sites to people classified as close contacts. This includes 12 million at home…
3866. 1991 a year of political change
Date: 03-01-2022
Saturday's release of the 1991 Queensland Cabinet Minutes shows the continuing reform agenda of the Goss Government, and the further distancing of the government of the day from the controversial Sir…
3867. Masks now required indoors
Date: 01-01-2022
Starting tomorrow, masks will be required indoors across Queensland to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Chief Health Officer has ordered masks be worn indoors everywhere except in the family home…
3868. Indifference to mask-wearing in Port Douglas
Date: 31-12-2021
A Port Douglas resident has expressed his dismay at the number of people not wearing masks in high density areas. And Alan Tegg is questioning who is responsible for the policing of mask wearing…
3869. PM outlines new close contact definitions; Cairns Base’s no-visitor policy
Date: 30-12-2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison today outlined new close contact definitions, and although he did not address casual contacts which has impacted nine Port Douglas restaurants and cafes, it is still…
3870. Managing COVID-19 in workplaces
Date: 30-12-2021
As COVID-19 becomes more prevalent in our community, people who have COVID-19 will visit businesses and workplaces. Our health response will continue to: encourage anyone with symptoms to get…
3871. Sandbags now available
Date: 30-12-2021
A Flood Watch has been issued for the Douglas Shire with predicted heavy rainfall associated with a tropical low to occur today. Douglas Shire Council encourages residents to be proactive and fill…
3872. Five steps for COVID-19 positive Queenslanders
Date: 30-12-2021
As more Queenslanders test positive to COVID-19, it’s vital the community knows what to do – and what not to do – if they test positive. Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard shares the…
3873. Events not marketing to determine election
Date: 29-12-2021
As we move out of a second pandemic year and into an election year, the political question to ask is whether Prime Minister Scott Morrison can control events or whether events will control him. The…
3874. Five-day testing after arrival lifted
Date: 28-12-2021
The Queensland Government announced today that the five-day testing requirement for arrivals into Queensland has been lifted, effective immediately, freeing up testing clinic capacity for those who…
3875. Six new casual contact locations in Port Douglas; 2 in Mossman
Date: 28-12-2021
Six new sites in Port Douglas and two in Mossman have been identified as exposure venues and takes the total to nine in the town. And Queensland has recorded 1158 cases overnight. Those added to the…
3876. Jill Bradley farewelled after stellar career
Date: 24-12-2021
Mossman Support Services have bid farewell to Jill Bradley, who for the past 15 years has been a Community Development Officer. She received a rousing send-off on her last day (23 December) and…
3877. Outlandish crime celebrated on social media platforms
Date: 24-12-2021
It would be out of character to label these actions comical, yet Far North Queensland youth travel the distance to Port Douglas and commit outlandish acts and then display these activities on social…
3878. Celebrated artworks go under the hammer at charity auction
Date: 24-12-2021
Two locals are still celebrating their good fortune after snapping up original artworks which went under the hammer at an auction held at Hemingway’s Brewery on the Marina yesterday afternoon. …
3879. Port’s testing site open into New Year
Date: 23-12-2021
Common sense has prevailed and the Port Douglas Covid-19 testing site at the Port Douglas Community Centre will now be operative until January 3, 2022. But it will be closed on Christmas and Boxing…
3880. Tragic end to missing man
Date: 23-12-2021
The search for an 80-year-old man who went missing in the Mt Malloy area has come to a tragic end. Police said in a statement today that search crews located the remains of the missing man, Victor…