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Face masks will be required in the Far North following Greater Brisbane's snap three-day lockdown. Queensland Health has confirmed that masks will be mandatory across the entire state. “You…
Easter festivities kicked off over the weekend at the Mossman Night Markets under the iconic raintrees. Hundreds of people explored the cotter’s market on Friday night meandering through 28 art and…
The hypocritical class warfare by some Coalition MPs over superannuation is not – as the cliches would have it – “sickening” nor “breath-taking”. It is merely just to be expected. Those MPs are…
Greater Brisbane has been plunged into a three-day lockdown while the rest of Queensland is being asked to wear a mask after four cases of COVID-19 were detected in the community overnight. Premier…
The Port Douglas Community Hall was buzzing this morning as more than 100 people walked through the doors for the Douglas Business Expo 2021. Trade booths were set up around the hall with local…
It’s time to hang up the garlands and blow up the balloons because burger bar N17 in Port Douglas opened its doors three years ago. Serving delicious and juicy handmade burgers and luscious…
Revised designs for the long-awaited Newell Beach Boat Ramp upgrade have been released this week, with construction expected to commence later this year after the project faced long delays. …
A popular fixture on the local hairdressing scene will close its doors for the final time this weekend. HU Hairdressers Unite in Port Douglas will cease trading on Saturday 27 March at 4:00pm…
Tourists will again be able to visit the northern most point of Australia after Traditional Owners came to a new agreement this week over access to Pajinka (the Tip). It follows weeks of uncertainty…
A diverse array of guest speakers and key industry players will front the Douglas Business Expo tomorrow, Friday 25 March. The collaborative event organised by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and…
The Douglas Shire Council will continue to investigate after an independent arborist report found that a number of the iconic rosewood trees on Warner Street in Port Douglas were “likely poisoned”. …
Douglas Shire retailers and market stall owners will have the opportunity to learn from an expert on how best to show their wares for optimal sales success. Celebrated Australian Visual…
Resort towns like Port Douglas thrive on positive reinforcement and are flattered when visitors heap praise on what is available: the numerous outdoor activities, restaurants, easy going and shopping…
Students from Port Douglas State School hit Four Mile Beach last week for the school’s annual cross-country event. Across a variety of distances from 500 metres to three kilometres, students aged…
Local realtor Barbara Wolveridge is in awe of the task that lies ahead, but is looking forward to the challenge of selling Bloomfield Rainforest Lodge which has a record $15 million asking price. …
This week’s G'day Port Douglas & Daintree introduces local takeaway shop owner, Peter Capp. In the video above, Peter talks about his life and what drew him to Newell Beach. Starting out in…
Vie Spa has once again displayed its progressive outlook and it is encouraging Port Douglas residents to experience an iKOU ritual. Located at the Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa,…
After reduced services last year due to COVID, Douglas Shire is now preparing to remember the fallen at traditional ANZAC Day services on Sunday 25 April. The 106th Anniversary ANZAC Day will start…
If Prime Minister Scott Morrison thought that hell had no fury like the people demonstrating for gender equality and justice on Monday, just wait until Attorney-General Christian Porter gets awarded…
4200. Shire residents urged to be patient
Date: 20-03-2021
Douglas Shire residents have been urged to be patient as they wait for the COVID-19 vaccination to become available. The majority of Australia's 25 million people will be administered the…