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Culture and connection took centre stage during a lively morning at Port Douglas State School, where students, seniors, and Indigenous Elders came together for a day of hands-on activities and…
Dust off your lederhosens and tropical shirts, because Hemingway’s Brewery is getting ready to bring you Oktoberfest Port Douglas style.  Taking over the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina this…
As dawn breaks over Palm Cove, a vibrant community awakens, revealing a peaceful yet dynamic side of life often overlooked by tourists. Known for its stunning beaches, this idyllic coastal town…
In a timely, pre-wet season announcement the LNP have promised to install 10, “state of the art” emergency communications units from Kuranda to Hopevale if they win government later this month. …
It should have been surprising if Treasury were NOT modelling negative gearing, rather than that they were modelling it. It is basic house-keeping. And right now, we have a dead possum in the roof.…
As the warm weather returns, so does one of Australia’s biggest sports, cricket. And the Port Douglas Muddies are gearing up to go all in with a repeat of last season’s premiership success. With…
A new Daintree River Ferry will be privately owned and operated, with predictions that the larger vessel, along with new landside infrastructure for loading and unloading, will dramatically reduce…
Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has appointed Scott Osman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Osman joins DSC from the Scenic Rim Regional Council (about 45 minutes west of the Gold Coast) but more…
1829. The Perfect Storm for a Party
Date: 08-10-2024
Prepare yourself for the perfect storm of entertainment options across the Douglas Shire as two big events hit the region this coming weekend. There will be no bunkering down for music lovers when…
Stall holders at the Port Douglas Sunday Markets have sung its praises, reporting strong sales and some naming it the “pick of the Queensland markets”. The hugely popular markets, which boast 250…
Jamilla Humphrey has been missing from her NSW home for seven weeks, last seen near the tip of Cape York, Queensland, having made two crossings of the Jardine River in a short space of time before…
In the coastal town of Port Douglas, where the Daintree Rainforest meets the Coral Sea, a dedicated group of conservationists is tirelessly working to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef. Leading…
Players of the Port Douglas Crocs are this week preparing to find out who among them will be named the best and fairest in the seniors, reserves and women’s sides.  Taking place this Saturday…
Two major police operations, Whiskey Legion and Spring Break have wrapped up in the last week. Whiskey Legion, a major Far Northern operation involving local officers, Highway Patrol, the Crime…
Queensland’s beloved country music festival comes to the doorstep of the Douglas Shire in just under a week, and it has defied all odds this year by displaying a 25 percent increase on ticket sales…
BUSINESS FEATURE For centuries, flowers have been used in beauty therapies for their healing properties and now, a popular local massage studio is bringing this ancient wellness practice to…
The local heroes emerging from the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Jasper last December will be celebrated by The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group in a recognition ceremony in Mossman on…
The Quicksilver Group has relaunched an exciting adventure ecotourism product with a twist, targeted at small groups of experienced divers and snorkellers offering access to exclusive remote reef…
October is Mental Health Month and Mossman Support Services, together with The Black Dog Institute are putting ‘One Foot Forward’ with a community walking group every Tuesday and Friday morning in…
Emergency beach nourishment works are bringing Newell Beach back to life, protecting property and ensuring public safety. Douglas Shire Council has been busy this week coordinating a sand…