It has to be one of the most spectacular fingers of land anywhere in the world, the Port Douglas Peninsula defined by the stretch of white sand that is Four Mile Beach, the Marina and fabulous…
Butchers and Bakers step up for Shire
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The fact that people are hyped into…
With roads still cut to the south along crucial supply routes, Douglas Shire locals and visitors are asking when the major supermarkets will be fully restocked.
A temporary bridge has been built…
More than 70 submissions have been made to the Douglas Shire Council about a proposed new “training village” for at-risk youth across the river from the Daintree Village, with the vast…
A new way of studying the Daintree’s unique tree kangaroo population is reaping rich rewards for researchers of the elusive marsupials.
A James Cook University study has flown thermal drones from…
Do you remember what it was like to think like a teenager? Sometimes, I feel like I still do—except now, my experiences shape my decisions and sense of self in ways they didn’t back then. Growing up…
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Looking for the perfect way to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day? Oaks Port Douglas Resort is offering an exclusive Valentine’s Day special: a complimentary overnight stay when…
Palm Cove, a picturesque gem on the coastline of Tropical North Queensland, is not only a haven for beach lovers but also a thriving destination for food enthusiasts. The village is home to a…
A suspected vandal may be targeting vehicles in Port Douglas after reports of two cars having their windows smashed.
One of the victims, local resident Stephanie V., discovered her car’s rear…
Sure, Four Mile Beach is stunning, but beneath the surface lies a hidden world of marine life. One local photographer captures stunning images of eagle rays, dugongs, and crocodiles with her drone,…
Queensland is shaking things up with a bold new plan to tackle the housing affordability crunch.
The government has rolled out the Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, and it’s got…
This is the final in my series on how to recover the Douglas Shire, first by research then by acting on it.
Here is my list. Let's add to it. Keep in mind this is MY list. Your list might look…
The two main roads into Douglas Shire are both open, but the Queensland Transport and Main Roads Department are advising drivers to continue to proceed with care.
The Captain Cook Highway is “open…
A new 3m-wide shared bike and walking path planned for a 2km stretch of Port Douglas Road is “shovel-ready” - as long as the Federal Government comes up with three quarters of the $2.57m price…
The Douglas Shire Historical Society is very pleased to announce it has been awarded funding from the Tin Shed in their January round.
For some time, the popular publication “Cattle, Cane and…
In our new monthly photo gallery series, we have selected some of the best photos taken across the district up to and including the month of January.
If you know of any stunning photos for…
The Cairns Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has issued a Minor Flood Warning for the Mulgrave River and Flood Warning for the Russell River.
Over the last week, high rainfall totals…
Douglas heptathlete Unity Beitzel’s Olympic dream is one step closer after she recently qualified for the national championships taking place in April.
At just 22, Unity finished second in the…
Small businesses and the council are reassuring Douglas Shire residents there is plenty of food to go around after a rush of panic buying at supermarkets yesterday.
Manager of Malone’s Butchery in…
The Douglas Heat basketball stadium was packed to the rafters for the club’s come-and-try day on Sunday.
This was one of the biggest turnouts in recent memory, as junior players from 4-year-old…
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