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4021. Covid message clear: get the jab
Date: 27-10-2021
Douglas Shire is expected to achieve an 80 per cent vaccination rate by Wednesday 29 December 2021, according to the Department of Health. Although this is 12 days after the Queensland border will…
4022. POLL: Council seeks information about poisoned trees
Date: 27-10-2021
Douglas Shire Council today encouraged anyone with information about the poisoned Rosewood trees on Warner Street to advise Council. Participate in POLL below. Newsport is asking its readers,…
4023. It’s treble celebrations for Dragons
Date: 27-10-2021
Douglas United Football Club has done the town proud after the Douglas Dragons picked up the Crad Evans Shield at the weekend and with it the Second Division Treble. Once again the Dragons showed…
4024. Sheraton teams up with local charity to make Melbourne Cup lunch best yet
Date: 26-10-2021
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas has teamed up with local charity, Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation, to put on a truly spectacular Melbourne Cup event next Tuesday, the 2nd of…
4025. Eight rosewood trees to get the chop on Warner Street
Date: 26-10-2021
Douglas Shire Council, acting on the advice of arborist reports, will remove eight Rosewood trees on Warner Street in mid-November following a toxicology report which confirmed a number of the…
4026. Winners announced for local short film festival
Date: 26-10-2021
The 2021 Port Shorts Virtual Film Festival celebrated a spectacular online showcase of short films from our own backyard and around the world on Saturday night with legendary Aussie actor and…
4027. Council teaching kids to 'get ready' for cyclone season
Date: 25-10-2021
Douglas Shire Council will be distributing activity books to local primary schools as part of a pre-cyclone season push for Douglas to ‘Get Ready’. According to a statement from Council, these…
4028. Local woman injured by jogger on Flagstaff Hill
Date: 25-10-2021
A 63 year old woman is the latest person to be injured while walking on Flagstaff Hill. The 1.5km trail provides a link between Four Mile Beach and Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas. The Port Douglas…
4029. Another milestone for tourism’s Wendy Morris
Date: 25-10-2021
Tourism identity Wendy Morris, and the daughter of ‘Mr Port Douglas”, John Morris, has secured another milestone by being appointed a Life Member of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ). She…
4030. OPINION: Immigration policy amidst a pandemic
Date: 24-10-2021
Several events in the past week neatly illustrate what is rotten in the state of Australian politics and policy-making. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has told an Australian Chamber of Commerce and…
4031. Roadwork causes long delays and frustration for motorists
Date: 22-10-2021
Roadworks on Port Douglas Road are causing serious delays and frustration for motorists. Readers have expressed frustration at the timing of these road works with criticism revolving around a lack…
4032. No easy fix for Shire’s ‘critical’ housing shortage
Date: 22-10-2021
The acute housing shortage has been simmering in the background for Douglas Shire residents since the start of the pandemic and has again made its way into the headlines after Councillor Abigail…
4033. Mossman bowls club delivers vaccination message
Date: 22-10-2021
Inspired by Qantas and Virgin’s rewards programs, the Mossman Bowls Club has embarked on a novel initiative by rewarding its members with 1000 Club Points ($10) who have been fully vaccinated for…
4034. Poll: Who will Douglas invite to be their ambassador?
Date: 22-10-2021
A country town in Central West NSW made international headlines this week after they managed to secure Hollywood dreamboat, Chris Hemsworth, to be the town’s official ambassador. Cowra Shire has a…
4035. Tender awarded for Warners Bridge Construction Project
Date: 21-10-2021
Council has awarded the tender to construct a new bridge in Cassowary which will help increase load limits for the sugarcane industry. NQ Civil Contractors Pty Ltd were resolved to be the preferred…
4036. New shops approved for old Mango Jam restaurant site
Date: 21-10-2021
Three new shops have been approved at the former Mango Jam Restaurant site located on the main street of Port Douglas. Douglas Shire Council approved a development application for a Material Change…
4037. Plastic Free Boy makes Port Douglas homebase to protect next generation of coral
Date: 20-10-2021
Meet 15-year old, Arlian Ecker, aka Plastic Free Boy. Arlian is a passionate, outgoing and inspired young leader who has taken on the not insignificant role of anti-plastic crusader, all while…
4038. Round 2 open for Connected Communities grants
Date: 20-10-2021
The Douglas Shire has benefited significantly over the years from Connected Communities FNQ grants and local organisations and associations are encouraged to seek out this invaluable support. The…
4039. Dragons out to crown season with treble
Date: 20-10-2021
The Douglas Dragons will be looking for the ‘treble’ on Saturday afternoon at 4.00 at Edge Hill when they clash with Townsville Brothers for the Crad Evans Shield. With the league title and a Grand…
4040. Traditional Owners granted first Cape York Heritage Area water licences
Date: 20-10-2021
Traditional owners in the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Area have been granted water licences under the region’s water plan for the first time. Minister for Water Glenn Butcher made the announcement…