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4701. Police urge motorists to slow down in school zones
Date: 27-01-2021
The return of schools across the Far North today also marks the return of school speed zones and the message to drivers from police is slow down. Senior Constable Matt Cornish said after a long…
4702. Cancer support group volunteer named Shire’s top citizen
Date: 27-01-2021
Douglas Shire’s most outstanding citizens have been recognised at the 2021 Douglas Shire Australia Day Awards in Port Douglas on Tuesday, with the top honour going to the founder of a local breast…
4703. GALLERY | Douglas Shire welcomes new Aussies
Date: 27-01-2021
Twenty-five brand new Aussies, who call the Douglas Shire home, were granted their citizenship at an Australia Day ceremony in Port Douglas on Tuesday. The new Aussies hailed from a range of…
4704. Call for more State Government support
Date: 27-01-2021
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said he hoped that further support would be forthcoming from the state government to assist the Douglas Shire. The comments are timely as Premier Annastacia…
4705. Search and rescue operation underway for three missing fishermen
Date: 27-01-2021
Water Police are coordinating a search and rescue operation in waters at Cape Tribulation and Little Fitzroy Island after three men were reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip…
4706. Two taken to hospital after alleged Macrossan Street assault
Date: 27-01-2021
Two people were taken to hospital after an alleged assault on Macrossan Street in Port Douglas on Tuesday night. Paramedics responded to the alleged assault at 8:34pm after a verbal altercation…
4707. VIDEO | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: Cyclist and cat resort manager Frank
Date: 26-01-2021
This week’s G'day Port Douglas & Daintree introduces local pilot turned cyclist and cat resort manager, Frank Fesche. In the video above, Frank talks about his life and how he ended up in…
4708. What’s on in the Douglas Shire this Australia Day
Date: 25-01-2021
There are a number of events planned across the Douglas Shire for Australia Day. We have put together some of the ways you could spend Tuesday’s public holiday. A Big BBQ at Hemingway’s Have a…
4709. Who’s up for an Australia Day award in the Douglas Shire?
Date: 25-01-2021
Extraordinary Douglas Shire citizens will be recognised for their achievements and commitment to the region during Tuesday’s 2021 Australia Day awards at the Port Douglas Community Hall. …
4710. ON THE AGENDA | Emergency shelter could become a reality
Date: 25-01-2021
Entering into a funding agreement with the Australian Government under the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation Grant to construct emergency accommodation in the Douglas Shire will be a key item on…
4711. OPINION | Nats should relent on speed camera rules
Date: 23-01-2021
Earlier this month, then Acting Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack wrote a heart-tugging article for The Canberra Times and several regional news outlets about how 36 years ago as…
4712. Cash injection for Call of the Running Tide
Date: 22-01-2021
Call of the Running Tide is one of eight recipients across Far North Queensland to be awarded grants under the Regional Arts Fund Recovery program. Port Douglas Artists Inc. has received a cash…
4713. LETTER | Residents not happy with sandbag distribution
Date: 22-01-2021
To the Editor, I must admit I wonder why the Douglas Shire council has apparently decided to “play favourites” with some residents within the shire. The council has been advertising that if…
4714. Federal funding could pave way for splash park
Date: 22-01-2021
Douglas Shire Council is currently reviewing projects on the 10-year capital works plan to see if they meet eligibility and requirements for the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Funding…
4715. Domestic spending not overseas travel ban saviour
Date: 21-01-2021
The federal government is hoping a boost in domestic tourism will allow the economy to ride out an extended ban on overseas travel. But, in responding to a recurrent message from the tourism…
4716. Another tip of the hat for Port Douglas restaurant
Date: 21-01-2021
Popular Port Douglas restaurant, Melaleuca has once again been recognised as among the best in Australia. Melaleuca is licking their lips after being awarded a prestigious Chef’s Hat from the…
4717. Port Douglas tourism businesses desperate for staff
Date: 21-01-2021
As visitor numbers picked up over the holiday period, a number of local businesses were left scrambling for workers with many still experiencing significant staffing shortages. Many businesses in…
4718. Hospital Foundation raises millions for Far North health care
Date: 20-01-2021
More than $2.89 million has been provided to improve health outcomes in FNQ in 2019-2020, thanks to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, including over $200,000 for the Mossman Hospital. …
4719. More wastewater samples test positive to COVID-19 in Cairns
Date: 19-01-2021
Traces of COVID-19 have again been detected in sewage at the North Cairns Wastewater Treatment Plant in samples taken on 13 January. The wastewater plant serves the Aeroglen, Barron, Brinsmead,…
4720. Notice of filming: Dive Club heats up with pyrotechnics and flame effects
Date: 19-01-2021
The Netflix and Channel 10 mystery drama, Dive Club, currently filming in the region, is set to heat up while filming scenes featuring pyrotechnics and flame effects at a location on Old Port Road…