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Is it just me or are there actually a lot more rabbits around this Easter? Of course, I don’t mean the cute bunny type - although there are a great deal more than them around on the farm fighting…
A Tokyo-style magic experience is set to take centre stage at this year’s Carnivale in Port Douglas, with Maho Magic Bar filling the iconic Dixie Park spot from 14 May to 8 June. Brought to…
The traditional Easter fare of seafood has been selling like hot crossed buns down at the Port Douglas waterfront today, as shoppers embrace one of the busiest times on the prawn and fish…
READ THE STORY Jess Conroy Oh wow 3000 nation wide out of 26.66 mil. So 0.01125% of Aus Absolutely not, there is a very good reason why dogs aren't allowed in these areas. Just because some…
1445. Going batty as pups fly the coop
Date: 18-04-2025
They may be an endangered species, but the Port Douglas bats have been creating quite a racket this month. If you are wondering why the spectacled flying foxes, which are only found in Australia…
With the Easter long weekend just around the corner, locals and visitors alike are in for a treat as the Douglas Shire prepares for a packed schedule. From live music and raffles to bottomless…
Walking along Macrossan Street at night has just become brighter with the completion of stage two of the Port Douglas Council’s “decorative lighting project”.  Contractors have worked across…
The Royal Hotel has been crowned the most popular name for pubs in Queensland, according to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation with a couple of Douglas Shire region drinking holes getting a…
1449. Young women in car crime incident
Date: 17-04-2025
A Cape York man has been arrested following a harrowing incident for two young girls in Cairns yesterday. At about 7.50pm on Wednesday, April 16, the 50-year-old man reportedly approached two…
A chronic shortage of affordable rental properties in Douglas Shire is increasingly hampering the ability to lure and retain skilled workers to the region. A Douglas Shire Council study released…
New artwork at the Cairns Hospital Emergency Department waiting area is helping provide a colourful distraction for children waiting to be seen. Produced by local artist Melanie Hava in…
Mossman-raised athlete Nikita McDonald has delivered an impressive performance at the Melbourne International Judo Open, winning silver and bronze in her weight category. Nikita, who grew up in…
Cairns Regional Council advises of the following changes to services due to the Easter, four-day long weekend (Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April). Council’s customer service centre at…
Every time I hear some moronic ad from TMR or the police service on about every kilometre over being a killer or to "back it up" at the first sign of water over a road, my blood boils. The fact…
More than 3000 people have signed a nationwide petition for authorities to allow dogs on leashes into Australia’s national parks. The petition, started by NSW dog owner Shandra Coppard, says, in…
A group of local kids set up a cheerful lemonade stand on Port Douglas Road last week, right across from the Sheraton, bringing fun and smiles to passing drivers during the school holidays. Joined…
Peaches, a pampered King Charles pup with a waggy tail, is on the hunt for a one-day husband at the Carnivale Pooch Party on Saturday, May 24. The seven-year-old fur princess will star in the…
Douglas Shire teams in three of the major sporting codes had mixed results this week, with a win, a tie and a loss. The Reef Raiders rugby union team had a solid away win against Cairns Wanderers,…
Controversial AFL star Brendan Fevola has taken to social media to tee off at the Port Douglas Crocs, saying it is a load of Croc that comedian Stephen Curry has been given the status of number one…
1460. Cooktown Crime Wrap
Date: 15-04-2025
Armed Robbery A 20-year-old Cooktown woman and a 46-year-old Cooktown woman were arrested after being located by Cooktown Police on April 11. It will be alleged the pair had been involved in a…