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4141. Reef Raiders looking for repeat
Date: 01-09-2021
Port Douglas Reef Raiders 31 (19) Barron 16 (8) It’s back to Barlow Park for a consecutive year and this time JCU Mariners stand in the way of the Port Douglas Reef Raiders retaining the…
4142. Council passes pet registration inspection program allowing additional powers of entry
Date: 31-08-2021
Unregistered pets are firmly in the sights of the Douglas Shire Council after an inspection program was approved unanimously at today’s ordinary council meeting. Council staff will begin conducting…
4143. Three signature events for Douglas Shire extended until 2024
Date: 31-08-2021
Three key events which will boost the local economy have received funding from Douglas Shire Council until 2024. Councillors at today’s ordinary council meeting unanimously endorsed ongoing funding…
4144. TV celebrity and former mayor opens art gallery in Port Douglas
Date: 30-08-2021
The former Mayor of Geelong and TV personality, Darryn Lyons, has opened an art investment gallery in Port Douglas after making the town his permanent home earlier this year. A long-time lover of…
4145. Shire kids encouraged to ride to school with Council’s Active8 Ride Safe program
Date: 30-08-2021
A cycling safety program for young kids is rolling out across Douglas Shire to encourage more local school kids to ride their bikes around town. Douglas Shire Council has teamed up with the…
4146. Douglas Heat off to a flying start
Date: 30-08-2021
The Douglas Heat Basketball Club held it’s first tournament for the year against Atherton on Sunday. Games were played in the under 12’s, under 14’s and under 16’s divisions with each age grade…
4147. OPINION: Election sweetspot and Covid
Date: 28-08-2021
Election timing appears to driving Covid policy as much as public health. And Covid fall-out is going to determine election timing more than anything else. The election sweet spot for the Federal…
4148. Kiki Courtidis reunites with old friend this Saturday
Date: 27-08-2021
This Saturday night at Iron Bar sees a reunion between two of FNQ’s top musicians with the coming together of Kiki Courtidis and Alex Matheson-Brown. Many Douglas Shire residents will be familiar…
4149. Douglas netballers tussle for grand final positions
Date: 27-08-2021
It was a huge week of finals at the Douglas netball courts over two big nights with the junior grand finals and the senior semi and preliminary finals. Juniors The Juniors finished off their 2021…
4150. Bridge upgrade underway to allow for heavy vehicles
Date: 27-08-2021
Construction of a new bridge at Finlayvale which will improve access for the sugarcane industry is now underway according to Douglas Shire Council. Council has finished building a bypass at Anichs…
4151. Covid-19 Vaccination appointments in Douglas Shire available now
Date: 26-08-2021
Anyone waiting for a vaccination in the Douglas Shire will be relieved to know that the backlog of bookings is easing and there are appointments available from tomorrow. From tomorrow, Friday 27…
4152. Cairns lockdown impacts Daintree
Date: 26-08-2021
Covid-19 restrictions and the recent Cairns lockdown has had a significant impact on Daintree Forest businesses with one hotel reporting zero occupancy for tonight. Vicky Bidwell, owner of Heritage…
4153. Vaccine passport system the saviour?
Date: 26-08-2021
Strict vaccination measures may be the only way to ensure a safe path back to travel, both domestically and internationally. An AccomNews report says the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the landscape…
4154. CEO’s "dream job" comes to an end
Date: 25-08-2021
In what he described as a “dream job” three years ago, must no longer have the same appeal for Douglas Shire Council CEO Mark Stoermer who has announced his resignation with immediate effect. On…
4155. Road into Port closed after traffic accident causes substance spill
Date: 25-08-2021
Port Douglas Road is closed in both directions after an accident on the corner at Langley Road caused a spill of an unknown substance. The two-car incident out the front of Silkari Lagoons…
4156. Road into Port closed after traffic accident causes substance spill
Date: 25-08-2021
Port Douglas Road is closed in both directions after an accident on the corner at Langley Road caused a spill of an unknown substance. The two-car incident out the front of Silkari Lagoons…
4157. Four Mile lifeguard named North Queensland Lifeguard of the Year
Date: 24-08-2021
Four Mile Beach is a safer place when Jon Murray is on duty, according to Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) who announced Jon as FNQ’s top lifeguard this week. Murray has been announced as…
4158. A new life for the Bally Hooley trains
Date: 24-08-2021
The much-loved Bally Hooley steam trains that have been a part of the Douglas Shire since 1897 are taking on a new life that will share the remarkable part they have played in the region’s history…
4159. ‘Rescue package’ for tourism industry
Date: 24-08-2021
The recently announced four per cent berthing hike to be imposed on Crystalbrook Marina boat owners on 1 October is a further setback to an already struggling tourism industry in Port Douglas and…
4160. Marina boat owners slugged with 4% berthing hike
Date: 23-08-2021
In a crippling low blow, Marina boat owners have been slugged with a four per cent increase to their berthing rates effective 1 October 2021. In a letter to the owners, which has been made available…