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4001. Crispin Hull drops in on the Tropical Arts on Tour production of Hamlet
Date: 08-11-2021
It was an angle rather than an interpretation, because they stuck meticulously to the Shakespearean text while allowing the modern costumes and cinematographic background to give modern relevance to…
4002. OPINION: The Australian Way
Date: 06-11-2021
There on the slim pamphlet cobbled together at the last minute by Prime Minister Scott Morrison before the Glasgow climate conference were the words: “The Australian Way”. It was a glossy, catchy…
4003. Majority in favour of reward for rosewood poisoning
Date: 05-11-2021
Newsport readers have strongly indicated that they would like to see more action taken to address the vandalism of the rosewoods on Warner Street. Council released a statement last week indicating…
4004. More Far North councils go small business friendly
Date: 05-11-2021
Small businesses in the Far North are set to benefit from less red tape and more opportunities thanks to two new Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) signings this week. Minister for Employment…
4005. Health Minister visits Mossman Gorge in vaccination drive for First Nations communities
Date: 05-11-2021
Queensland Health Minister, Yvette D’Ath and Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui paid a visit to the Mossman Gorge pop-up vaccination hub yesterday in a push to increase vaccination rates in our First…
4006. Mossman Mill gets welcome boost from Bally Hooley
Date: 04-11-2021
As most people know, the two cane steam trains, that have been around since 1897, have found a new home at Choo Choo Bistro at the Marina. They're now having a well earned break and sitting quietly…
4007. Mayor Kerr launches Christmas charity drive
Date: 04-11-2021
Santa Claus made a special visit to Mossman to help launch the 2021 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. The jolly man in the red suit joined Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr and community group…
4008. Support worker network provides greater choice
Date: 04-11-2021
For the past three years, Jane Withington has been a Mable Disability Support Worker who recognises the need for growth among Providers, for both Aged Care and Disability Services. She also…
4009. Unlimited entry to the Daintree Rainforest
Date: 04-11-2021
A campaign to attract Far North Queenslanders to the Daintree Rainforest before state borders re-open is underway. And Douglas Shire Council and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) are re-igniting…
4010. Awards haul another boost for Dragons soccer
Date: 03-11-2021
  After walking away with the Treble, it was no surprise the Port Douglas Dragons soccer team took the major spoils at FNQ's Awards night.

 Jamie Gosling won the Golden Boot Award with 29…
4011. Stinger nets reinstalled at Four Mile Beach for wet season
Date: 01-11-2021
Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is urging beachgoers to swim in the nets this summer, with stinger nets returning to Far North Queensland beaches this week ahead of the stinger season. Stinger…
4012. OPINION: Smoke and mirrors used for Net-Zero con job
Date: 01-11-2021
Prime Minister Scott Morrison used both of his favourite methods of deception in announcing his net-zero policy this week: smoke AND mirrors. The smoke hides and the mirror deflects. He has been…
4013. Local expert: we are the best in the world at handling Covid
Date: 30-10-2021
One of Australia's foremost investment bankers and research analysts, now living in Port Douglas, says despite the naysayers, some States and the Federal Government have handled the Covid 19…
4014. It's now or never for Douglas Shire's 'Big Three' developments
Date: 29-10-2021
Devoid of any new major development in the town since the opening of Juniper Development Group’s Coconut Grove on Macrossan Street in 2008, you may hear developers echoing the words from Elvis…
4015. Veteran at Mossman's Kubirri Aged Care recognised for Service to Australia
Date: 29-10-2021
86-year-old Raymond Snow is a resident at the Salvation Army’s Kubirri Aged Care Centre in Mossman. On Anzac Day this year he was recognised for serving his country more than 67 years after leaving…
4016. Public question whether croc removed from Mowbray is ‘Mo’
Date: 29-10-2021
After a 4.3m crocodile was taken out of the Mowbray River on the weekend, readers are asking whether the crocodile was Mo, the ‘resident crocodile’ that lives under the Mowbray Bridge, and is well…
4017. Emergency Services called to chemical spill at Crystalbrook Marina
Date: 28-10-2021
Emergency services have responded to a low-grade chemical spill at Crystalbrook Marina around 12:30pm at the Wharf Street end between Choo Choos and Hemingways. The incident attracted several…
4018. Port Douglas auction bonanza shows no signs of slowing down
Date: 28-10-2021
With properties in extremely high demand and a housing shortage in the Shire, auctions are an increasingly attractive option for those wondering if they should sell their property now. Last weekend…
4019. Huge croc removed from Mowbray river
Date: 28-10-2021
Department of Environment and Science (DES) wildlife officers have captured and removed a 4.3-metre estuarine crocodile from the Upper Mowbray River after it was suspected of taking several weaner…
4020. A busy november at Tin Shed with community programs kicking off
Date: 28-10-2021
Applications for the first round of the Douglas Community & Sports Club’s grants program close this Friday with everyone invited to apply. Grants of up to $4000 are available to local…