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Carnival rides, show bags, and Dagwood Dogs are back in town as the Mighty Mossman Show hits the Douglas Shire this long weekend. Now in its 69th year, the Mossman Showgrounds will come alive on…
Victorians will once again be locked out of the Sunshine State with Queensland declaring the whole of Victoria as a COVID-19 hotspot. Victoria entered a five-day lockdown at midnight on Thursday…
The Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef are central to a new children’s book, highlighting the many wonders of our region, featuring an adventurous gecko. Local author, Michelle…
The proposed Chiodo Corp. development of the $300 million luxury resort, Accor Fairmont Port Douglas, could end up in the Planning and Environment Court after it was revealed today that Douglas Shire…
A delegation of ambassadors will visit the Great Barrier Reef off Port Douglas today ahead of the UN’s all-important vote determining if the ocean jewel should be classified as “in danger”. Special…
Thanks to the generosity of the Port Douglas Yacht Club, Newsport has four tickets to the sold-out Paul Kelly show, to giveaway. The legendary Aussie singer-songwriter will hit the stage at the…
Sarah Reid of Yogio Physio and Yoga Therapy has partnered with The Port Douglas Beach House to design Yogio Luxury Yoga and Wellness Retreats - the ultimate self-care escapes. These wellness escapes…
Douglas netball teams were raring to go as they hit the courts on Tuesday night following a two-week break. Juniors This week in the junior competition, the Stingers went up against the Storm. …
The Iron Bar has been a staple of Port Douglas nightlife since the early 90s and now it is set to re-establish itself as a live music and special events venue. After quickly etching itself onto the…
Port Douglas 37 (18) JCU Mariners 24 (14) A 37-24 victory over log leaders JCU Mariners; a five-try spree including a hat-trick and a forwards pack that laid the foundation for the backs to run with…
Mossman’s main street came alive this morning as Douglas Shire’s NAIDOC Week celebrations kicked off for 2021. The proceedings began with an official opening ceremony at the Douglas Shire Council…
A local family has had an emotional reunion with a dad and baby son meeting for the first time after being separated by international borders. Working as an Airport Concierge for Exemplar Port…
 Where was Labor in the past couple of weeks? When the Government was flailing badly on vaccinations and integrity, Labor barely squeaked. It takes two to change a conservative government – a…
Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas was closed earlier today after a saltwater crocodile was sighted in the water. A Surf Life Saving Queensland spokesperson said lifeguards closed the beach at around…
Applications are now open for the Queensland Government’s revitalised $140 million Back to Work employment program that’s set to support thousands of Queenslanders to get - and keep – jobs. More…
From today you will need to have your phone handy at more places as the Check In Qld app becomes mandatory at thousands of more locations and businesses across the state. The app is an essential…
3897. On tap in the Douglas Shire
Date: 08-07-2021
As a community we are surprisingly passionate about our tap water, we boast that our H2O is better than anyone else’s, with sought-after mouthfeel qualities being a purer taste from other councils,…
Roadside cameras that can catch drivers using their phones behind the wheel or not wearing a seatbelt will be permanently rolled out on Queensland roads later this month. With the number of lives…
Clink Theatre boss and Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr knows when he’s on to something good and it’s no surprise he is buoyed by the line-up of shows scheduled for July and August at the best little…
A COVID-19 vaccination hub administering the Pfizer jab has been opened at the Mossman Hospital. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has extended its Pfizer delivery into…