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4341. OPINION | Economists wrong again
Date: 07-06-2021
Another week and another embarrassment for the cabal of economists and commentators who for decades have asserted that high immigration is essential for Australia’s prosperity. This week the…
4342. Neighbourhood Centre launches Drop-in Afternoon
Date: 04-06-2021
The Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre has launched a new weekly Community Lunch and Drop-in Afternoon to bring people together. Manager Emma Travers said the new program is intended to create a…
4343. Senior dance classes the new popular pastime in the shire
Date: 04-06-2021
Dance is one of the most popular pastimes for youth in the Douglas Shire and now those a little older can get involved in the action. Bodies in Motion (BIM) Dance School in Mossman has recently…
4344. ‘I believed he was dead’: Mossman man meets paramedics who saved his life
Date: 03-06-2021
Last year 61-year-old Chris Thomas suffered a major sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Mossman; exactly one year later he was able to meet and thank the Ambos who saved his life. However, the…
4345. Sixth successive win for the Dragons
Date: 03-06-2021
Douglas United Dragons reached a new victory against Southside Comets taking home the three points in the second division match. While the Reserve side also did their homework and after three…
4346. Call of the Running Tide a show stopper
Date: 03-06-2021
Douglas Shire’s impressive list of supremely talented artists have been presented with the opportunity to deliver a collection of powerful artwork for the 2021 Call of The Running Tide event. The…
4347. Lost teenager found on beach in the Daintree
Date: 03-06-2021
UPDATE:  The 17-year-old boy reported missing from Mossman has been found safe on a beach in Cape Kimberley in the Daintree Rainforest. Police located the boy yesterday, six days after he was…
4348. Telstra 5G switched on in Port Douglas
Date: 03-06-2021
Telstra 5G coverage is now available in Port Douglas, with Telstra recently switching on services as part of a national rollout of the next generation of mobile technology. Regional General Manager…
4349. Local teen’s artwork displayed on crocs Indigenous jumpers
Date: 02-06-2021
A local teenager has used her artistic talents to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as part of the AFL’s Indigenous round. For the first time, the Port Douglas Junior Crocs…
4350. NBA star joins ‘Voices for the Rainforest’ campaign
Date: 02-06-2021
Three-time Olympian and NBA star Patty Mills is part of an artists’ team creating coffee cups to support Daintree rainforest preservation. The design is part of a new international campaign Voices…
4351. Mason’s Council efficiency transformation rewarded
Date: 02-06-2021
Garry Mason, Douglas Shire Council’s ICT guru, not only managed to raise the bar in his chosen field, he also received a state-wide award for his efforts. DSC’s Team Leader of Information…
4352. Australia Zoo crocs join Port Douglas' newest attraction
Date: 01-06-2021
Three of the planet's deadliest predators will be making a splash at the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, as part of their new CrocArena with its “Swim with the Salties” experience. In the coming…
4353. Mossman students get lifesaving lesson
Date: 01-06-2021
Mossman State High School students have been given an important lesson in road safety that may just save their lives. Local firies, led by Mossman Auxiliary Lieutenant Andrew Petrack recently ran a…
4354. The low down on Ironman road closures
Date: 01-06-2021
A record number of athletes are set to sweat it out on Sunday 6 June for the tenth anniversary of the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship. The pinnacle event of the Cairns Airport…
4355. Concerns held for teenager missing from Mossman
Date: 01-06-2021
UPDATE:  The 17-year-old boy missing from Mossman has been found safe on Cape Kimberley Beach in the Daintree Rainforest. EARLIER: Police are appealing for public assistance to help…
4356. Novel concept tackles dearth of staff
Date: 01-06-2021
An enterprising initiative by a small business owner is starting to bear fruit as it seeks to ease the demand for staff. Kayt Watts, owner of Port Douglas Cleaning and Property Services (PDCPS),…
4357. GALLERY | A sea of colour for Reconciliation
Date: 31-05-2021
More Than Just A Word. Reconciliation Takes Action, - that’s the theme for 2021 National Reconciliation Week. In the spirit of this year’s theme, Douglas Shire’s Indigenous Events Committee is…
4358. Townsville will host historic State of Origin match
Date: 31-05-2021
State of Origin is coming to North Queensland with Townsville winning the rights to host game one. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the decision to host State of Origin in Townsville. The…
4359. Housing shortage will hamper ‘work in paradise’ scheme
Date: 31-05-2021
It may sound attractive, but Port Douglas could be the loser in the state government’s Work in Paradise initiative because of a dearth of housing for out-of-towners. In a bid to entice thousands of…
4360. Haymans Electrical opens in Port Douglas
Date: 31-05-2021
Haymans Electrical opened its doors in the Douglas Shire last week. The electrical wholesaler, with over 300 locations in Australia has set up its new store at 34-40 Beor Street, Craiglie. General…