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4121. OPINION: Covid: The flight from science
Date: 13-09-2021
I have just spent two months in the north of Western Australia, and contrary to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s glib remark, the only people in caves that I saw were those looking at Indigenous…
4122. State of the art Emergency Department opens at Mossman Hospital
Date: 10-09-2021
The recently completed $10.1 million upgrade of the Mossman Hospital is a case of moving with the times while still retaining its historic charm. Built in the 1930s, the project team took care and…
4123. Construction to begin on new boat ramp after contract awarded
Date: 09-09-2021
Newell Beach boat ramp will soon be an all-tide boating facility following the awarding of a $2.36 million construction contract. In a statement, Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said Queensland company…
4124. OBrien Real Estate Cairns & Beaches now servicing Port Douglas
Date: 09-09-2021
From a luxury beachfront house to the perfect family home, OBrien Real Estate Cairns & Beaches is the place to go to for your dream property in Port Douglas. The award-winning Melbourne Agents…
4125. Amenities block gets colourful transformation thanks to local artist
Date: 08-09-2021
A previously modest toilet block at the Daintree River Ferry Crossing has been transformed into a colourful work of art thanks to Yalanji artist Lenice Shonenberger. Lenice and her team of artists…
4126. Mossman couple take out Targa division title over the weekend
Date: 08-09-2021
Mossman locals and owners of JKC Auto, Pat and Katie Barnett, have taken out their division in the Targa Rally’s Great Barrier Reef leg over the weekend. The pair spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
4127. Chiodo threatens to pull plug on Fairmont development
Date: 08-09-2021
The proposed $300 million Accor Fairmont Port Douglas resort is on the brink of collapse and developer Paul Chiodo said Port residents should not be surprised if he pulled the plug within the next…
4128. Exemplar driving towards a fully vaccinated future
Date: 08-09-2021
Craiglie-based limousine and coach company, Exemplar Coaches and Limousines are leading the charge of Douglas Shire businesses getting their staff fully vaccinated for Covid-19. As the Shire’s…
4129. Cougars, Magpies claim netball premiership glory
Date: 07-09-2021
Grand final fever hit the Douglas netball courts last week as the top teams battled it out for end of season honours. In Division One the Cougars proved too strong for the Crocs in an intense nail…
4130. Are you ready to rumble Port Douglas?
Date: 06-09-2021
Heavy leather is set to fly Saturday 18 September when live boxing returns to the Douglas Shire after nearly a three-decade hiatus, event organisers Danny and Megan Buzza have been blown away by…
4131. Crocodile trap set in Port Douglas
Date: 06-09-2021
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services staff set a crocodile trap on St Crispin’s Avenue today. There have been several sightings lately of a large crocodile in the lagoon next to the golf…
4132. JCU Mariners deny Raiders back-to-back Premierships
Date: 06-09-2021
JCU Mariners 29 (15) Port Douglas Reef Raiders 22 (17)  Those closest to the Port Douglas Reef Raiders rugby union club left Barlow Park on Saturday night understandably disappointed, but…
4133. OPINION: School chaplaincy boost an insult to youth
Date: 04-09-2021
The crass insensitivity of some conservative Federal Members of Parliament sank to a new low this week. Andrew Wallace and Assistant Youth Minister Luke Howarth, citing psychological damage to…
4134. POLL: Additional powers of entry granted to Council for pet registration inspections
Date: 03-09-2021
On Tuesday this week, Douglas Shire Council passed a resolution granting council inspectors additional powers of entry into unattended private property while conducting inspections for unregistered…
4135. Free-to-air TV towers to be decommissioned
Date: 03-09-2021
The Alexander Range broadcast television tower will be decommissioned immediately while the Daintree Village tower’s days are numbered and it will be switched off on 30 June 2022. The Alexander…
4136. Mossman Pool reopening scheduled after upgrades complete
Date: 03-09-2021
New lights, grandstands and recreational areas will greet swimmers when a more inclusive Mossman Pool re-opens on Monday next week. According to a statement from Douglas Shire Council, work has…
4137. Another step forward for the Wangetti Trail
Date: 02-09-2021
The public submission period is now open for the proposed $41.4 million Wangetti Trail after additional environmental information was provided to the Australian Government. “The Australian…
4138. Council extends grace period for late rates payments
Date: 02-09-2021
Douglas Shire Council has extended the interest grace period to 30 days for rates due on Thursday 26 August 2021. The usual grace period is 8 days however this has been extended to 30 days. This…
4139. Douglas eateries and Plastic Free Boy applaud single use plastic ban
Date: 01-09-2021
The supply of single-use plastic items is now outlawed in Queensland after a ban came into effect as of today, 1 September. It will be illegal for businesses to supply single use straws, stirrers,…
4140. Council to proceed with smart water meters
Date: 01-09-2021
Douglas Shire Council will be reviewing the condition of existing water meters in coming weeks as it prepares for the planned Smart Water Meter Program which was approved at Tuesday’s ordinary…