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4481. ANZAC Day’s many customs and traditions
Date: 21-04-2021
ANZAC Day services are rich in military protocol and tradition. And commemorative ceremonies, such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, share many customs and traditions. It is an extensive list, with…
4482. ‘Risk to public safety’: Half of Warner Street Rosewoods to be removed
Date: 21-04-2021
Around half of the iconic Rosewood trees on Warner street will be removed after an independent arborist report, commissioned by Douglas Shire Council, declared them unsafe. The report recommended…
4483. A guide to visitors of Shire as tourism numbers pick up
Date: 21-04-2021
In a novel initiative targeting visitors who are planning to visit the region within the next six months, a Guide has been prepared to help inform visitor expectations before their arrival to the…
4484. Bendigo Bank’s new location adds a modern touch
Date: 21-04-2021
A new location, new look, and new feel for the Bendigo Bank in Port Douglas. On Friday the branch held its official Grand Opening, after moving locations from the Port Village shopping complex to…
4485. Dragons keep top spot after win
Date: 21-04-2021
Last Friday, Douglas United beat James Cook University in both the second and third Division of the FNQ Football League at the Port Douglas Sports Complex. Kicking off the night was the third…
4486. Heavy rain causes landslides on major roads
Date: 21-04-2021
UPDATE: After several hours both the Captain Cook Highway and the Rex Ranger were cleared following landslips on Tuesday. As rain continues to fall in the Far North, police have warned they expect…
4487. Heavy rainfall lashes region, more to come
Date: 20-04-2021
Hundreds of millimetres of rain have drenched the Far North this week and the Bureau of Meteorology has warned more rain is on its way with totals of up to 300mm possible in parts of the region. The…
4488. Wheely wild Mother’s Day in Port Douglas
Date: 20-04-2021
Douglas Shire families will this year be able to celebrate their mum through a community bike ride. The inaugural Mother’s Day Community Ride, hosted by the Douglas Shire Council, Wildlife Habitat…
4489. UPDATE | Lucky escapes following serious Captain Cook Highway crash
Date: 20-04-2021
UPDATE (Tuesday): The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a traffic crash that occurred on the Captain Cook Highway on Monday afternoon involving a white Toyota passenger van and a silver Toyota…
4490. Motorists warned to ‘Back It Up’ as road floods
Date: 19-04-2021
Anich’s Bridge near Mossman is flooded while water lapped at the edges of Barratt’s Creek Bridge near Daintree Village today as heavy rain lashed the region. The Douglas Local Disaster Management…
4491. Power survey could see your electricity bills lowered
Date: 19-04-2021
“Last chance for businesses and farmers to have a say on Ergon prices and tariffs.” That is the message from the Queensland Electricity Users Network (QEUN) to Douglas Shire businesses and farmers…
4492. Flood Watch issued as heavy rain continues
Date: 19-04-2021
It has been a wet tropical day in the Douglas Shire and the Bureau of Meteorology has warned the wet weather is set to continue, issuing a Minor Flood Watch for the Far North. The Flood Watch is…
4493. Raiders slip to second loss, Sharks take home a draw
Date: 19-04-2021
JCU Mariners 45 Port Douglas Reef Raiders 10 It’s not the start the Port Douglas Reef Raiders wanted with consecutive losses in their quest to emulate last year’s championship success. Last week…
4494. Females take the helm for first time in surf club’s history
Date: 19-04-2021
For the first time in Port Douglas Surf Life Saving’s history, women will be taking the helm. Irene Cats and Kerry Bower-Miles have been appointed President and Vice President respectively, the…
4495. OPINION | Housing: Reserve cannot be the driver
Date: 17-04-2021
Putting on his best Churchillian accent, Minister Jim Hacker envisioned his destiny and said: “When a country is going downhill, it’s time for someone to get into the driver’s seat and put his foot…
4496. Staff accommodation a future concern
Date: 16-04-2021
Faced with an alarming shortage of skilled workers in the accommodation industry that could take years to repair, Port Douglas will be faced with another significant challenge when the proposed…
4497. Hockey5s will be welcomed in Shire
Date: 16-04-2021
Played in more than 60 countries, the Douglas Shire will be introduced next month to Hockey5s in what will be a novel addition to the sports available in the shire. It will make its debut from 2…
4498. More information prompted councillors' about face
Date: 16-04-2021
Increased information and becoming fully informed, are the reasons behind the change in view of the majority of Councillors regarding a permanent road closure over Esplanade adjacent to lot 2. This…
4499. VIDEO | A look inside $10 million Mossman Hospital upgrade
Date: 16-04-2021
While walking through the historic front doors may feel like a step back in time, once inside the revamped Mossman Hospital Emergency Department, there is no mistaking it for anything other than a…
4500. Staff shortages could impact tourists
Date: 15-04-2021
While the far north is enjoying a boom in visitor numbers, at the same time the region is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers. Many local businesses are struggling to remain fully…