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4201. Local builders wanted to build domestic violence shelter in Mossman
Date: 04-08-2021
Douglas Shire Council is inviting local builders to lodge a tender submission to build emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence in Mossman. The Safe Places initiative is designed to…
4202. BREAKING: COVID-19 positive case detected in Cairns
Date: 03-08-2021
An investigation is currently underway to determine whether a positive Covid-19 test in Cairns is an historic case or an active and infectious case according to the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital…
4203. Mayor Kerr warns against complacency
Date: 03-08-2021
The Douglas Shire has been fortunate to avoid the clutches of Covid-19 and residents and visitors can rest assured the region is prepared should the tide change. And in light of recent developments…
4204. Tough conditions, thrilling racing epitomises decade of Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge
Date: 02-08-2021
All images by Justyna Polanska After 45 gruelling kilometres racing in hot conditions and light winds, just a fraction of a second separated two champion outrigger paddlers in one of many thrilling…
4205. OPINION: Labor’s supine capitulation
Date: 02-08-2021
A morally bankrupt, supine, irrational sell-out was committed by the Australian Labor Party this week when it said it would acquiesce with the third, and worst, stage of the Coalition’s…
4206. Raiders nail-biting win sends fans wild
Date: 02-08-2021
Port Douglas Reef Raiders 22 (7) Barron Bulls Trinity 20 (15) In recording their fourth successive win of the season, the Port Douglas Reef Raiders proved they have the capacity to come from behind…
4207. Border closures continue to wreak havoc
Date: 02-08-2021
The Douglas Shire has been brought to its knees because of border closures and there is clearly no light at the end of the tunnel. Tara Bennett, CEO of Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD), the…
4208. Sheraton Grand Mirage celebrates return of Buffet Breakfast with $30 introductory special
Date: 30-07-2021
Locals of the Douglas Shire are in for a treat after the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas announced the reopening of its buffet breakfast to the public. Residents and visitors alike can…
4209. Kerr outlines council’s transparency drive
Date: 30-07-2021
Douglas Shire Council will be following the lead of other local councils if they agree to establish a Council Meeting where members of the public can voice their opinions directly to elected members.…
4210. DAB opens way to explore our perspectives
Date: 30-07-2021
The Douglas Shire’s abundance of artistic creativity will again be on display when the Douglas Arts Studio Gallery (DAB) launch their latest exhibition theme of ‘Perspectives’ at their Mossman…
4211. Glory awaits paddlers at Four Mile Beach after gruelling Ocean Challenge
Date: 30-07-2021
On Saturday more than 200 contestants and 50 water craft from across the country will compete in the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge (GBROC) 2021. Paddlers will be hoping for some wind and swell…
4212. Port realty kicking up the perfect storm
Date: 29-07-2021
The Perfect Storm is a 2000 American biographical disaster drama film playing to much acclaim and grossing $328 million worldwide. In the context of the Port Douglas real estate market, now is the…
4213. New Tin Shed boss raises a glass to the community
Date: 29-07-2021
Four months into his new role as general manager of the Tin Shed (Douglas Community & Sports Club Inc.), Kyle Livingston has taken the charge of ‘All for one, one for all’ as he rallies for the…
4214. Women's Health in focus with free information session
Date: 27-07-2021
Women’s Health will be in the spotlight with a free information session for women of peri and post-menopausal age. The special women’s health information session, aptly named Women’s Health Matters,…
4215. Port’s newest residents arrive after 1700km overland journey
Date: 27-07-2021
Two massive crocodiles have been successfully delivered to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas from Australia Zoo, in preparation for the official opening of CrocArena next month. Now in its final…
4216. Silky Oaks re-opening pushed back
Date: 27-07-2021
The iconic Silky Oaks Lodge near Mossman has had to delay its re-opening as it prepares to showcase its $15million refurbishment. Originally scheduled to open in September last year, the property…
4217. Pedestrian safety a major factor
Date: 27-07-2021
Port Douglas can look forward to major pedestrian safety improvements thanks to state and federal funding. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the works will improve…
4218. Kirk’s cocoa beans again on world stage
Date: 27-07-2021
Shannonvale’s Darryl Kirk continues to the ride the crest of the wave as a cocoa bean farmer and chocolatier as he once again enjoys international recognition. In the 2021 Cocoa of Excellence…
4219. Botanic Garden update at chamber networking
Date: 27-07-2021
The Mossman Botanic Garden and the National Broadband Network will be the centres of discussion at a Douglas Chamber of Commerce networking event on Wednesday 28 July from 5-7pm at Inn Front,…
4220. OPINION | When and where will the buck stop?
Date: 27-07-2021
US President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk saying: “The buck stops here”. If Prime Minister Scott Morrison had a buck-related sign it would say: “Send the buck lower down the food chain to…