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4301. Optimistic future for Port Douglas as real estate booms
Date: 10-02-2021
It may be repetitive, but at least we are singing from the same song sheet when we say Port Douglas is on the up. This much is evident based on the more than 15, million-dollar mansions sold over…
4302. Public consultation open for Douglas sports and recreation strategy
Date: 10-02-2021
Douglas Shire residents have the chance to provide feedback on the region’s parks, trails, and public sporting facilities through public consultation. The Active Douglas: Sports and Active…
4303. Koko poolside bar ready for a Hot & Steamy afternoon
Date: 10-02-2021
Grab your swimsuit and sunnies and get ready to sit back and relax at Koko poolside bar and kitchen at Peppers Beach Club. As part of Port Douglas’ annual Hot & Steamy Festival, Koko will be…
4304. King tide warning for low lying residents
Date: 09-02-2021
King tides are set to hit the region over the next two months and the Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions. Various…
4305. ‘Absolute tragedy’: Dominant croc’s body pulled from the water
Date: 09-02-2021
The carcass of what is believed to be the dominant saltwater crocodile of the Dickson Inlet was  removed from the Port Douglas estuary by wildlife officers yesterday. The 4.2-metre crocodile’s…
4306. VIDEO | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: Gary optometrist and marathon man
Date: 09-02-2021
This week’s G'day Port Douglas & Daintree introduces local optometrist and marathon runner, Gary Venz. In the video above, Gary talks about how life brought him to Port Douglas. Gary has been…
4307. Tourism minister talks to Douglas operators on post JobKeeper future
Date: 08-02-2021
A post-JobKeeper plan, continued border closures, and retaining staff were the big issues raised when federal tourism minister, Dan Tehan, met with local leaders and major tourism operators in Port…
4308. Economic strategy identifies key drivers for growth
Date: 08-02-2021
An economic strategy, which has been presented to the shire community, identifies diversifying and expanding tourism; agriculture and growth as the key drivers in the strategy for economic growth. …
4309. Mossman ANZ bank closing its doors
Date: 08-02-2021
Mossman’s ANZ bank on Front Street is closing on 24 February in what will be a significant blow to many loyal customers. The banking company closed nine branches across Queensland in 2020. ANZ’s…
4310. Developer Gurner’s $60m ‘love project’
Date: 08-02-2021
The developer of a $60 million ‘mixed use’ development on the 69-73 Murphy Street site overlooking the Esplanade, is calling this a love project and one which his company is committed towards. The…
4311. OPINION | Democracy’s fragility revealed
Date: 06-02-2021
The fragility of Australian democracy has been illustrated again in the past week with further exposure of unsatisfactory political funding rules and the preselection defeat of the arch-conservative…
4312. UPDATE | Missing bike rider located by helicopter
Date: 06-02-2021
UPDATE: The missing 50-year-old man was located safe and well at around 6.15pm Friday night. He was located by a chartered helicopter approximately 9km from his trail bike. He was winched to…
4313. Dead crocodile found floating in Dickson Inlet
Date: 05-02-2021
A large crocodile has been found dead in the Dickson Inlet in Port Douglas today. Local tour operator, Lucas Agrums from the Lady Douglas River Cruise, came across the deceased crocodile on this…
4314. Douglas ballers return to the courts
Date: 05-02-2021
Ballers in the Douglas Shire are making their return to the courts for 2021. Both the Douglas Netball Association (DNA) and the Port Douglas Heat Basketball Club are gearing up for their respective…
4315. Police launch search operation for missing bike rider
Date: 05-02-2021
UPDATE: The missing 50-year-old man was located safe and well at around 6.15pm Friday night. He was located by a chartered helicopter approximately 9km from his trail bike. He was winched to…
4316. VIDEO | Developer’s assurance $300m resort to proceed
Date: 05-02-2021
The developer of an exclusive $300 million luxury resort on the former Havana resort project has provided assurance that the development will definitely proceed and there are enough funds to start…
4317. Quicksilver cuts jobs
Date: 05-02-2021
The ceasing of JobKeeper on 31 March; the never-ending COVID-19 pandemic; and international visitation at a virtual standstill, are among the reasons why pioneering reef tourism operator, the…
4318. Paolo Gambino feels at home in new role at CaPTA Group
Date: 04-02-2021
The CaPTA Group continues to show confidence in the face of the pandemic and the unknown tourism landscape with the appointment of well-known tourism and hospitality leader Paolo Gambino moving into…
4319. Shannon Noll amongst line up for Far North’s biggest country music festival
Date: 04-02-2021
Shannon Noll, Lee Kernaghan, and Tex Perkins are amongst over 40 artists set to take the stage at the Far North’s biggest country music festival, Savannah in the Round, in October. Organisers have…
4320. Toyah: Extradition request for person of interest ‘imminent’
Date: 03-02-2021
A bid to extradite a key person of interest in the Toyah Cordingley murder investigation from India is “imminent” says federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch. It has been over two years since…