A 5m crocodile cruising Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, on Wednesday morning, less than a week after a dawn sighting of a croc on the water’s edge, has triggered a warning from the Australian…
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In a year marked by adversity, the real estate market in our town has proven resilient, with one local agency earning an accolade that not only elevates its own status but also…
A crocodile up to 5m in length and “the biggest ever witnessed” on Four Mile Beach has closed the beach as lifeguards work to make people Crocwise and stay out of the water.
Spotted shortly before…
Palm Cove is emerging as a premier wedding destination, drawing couples from all over with its stunning beaches, lush palms, and a local business community that caters perfectly to the wedding…
Young cattle in the Douglas Shire region are under threat of dingo attack, farmer Peter Dutallis losing two calves in recent weeks, including one which would have taken a pack of wild dogs to bring…
Nautilus Aviation has been hard at work since last December as a critical component of the Cyclone Jasper response and recovery work, with figures presented to Douglas Shire Council on September 24…
Nominations have opened for the Douglas Shire Council’s 2025 Australia Day Awards, just as the region welcomes 11 new citizens.
The annual Australia Day event celebrates the outstanding…
Whatever you do as a group, a unified approach (holistic planning) always wins and gets the job done quicker and better. Let's imagine a husband and wife team who plan a small shop that sells…
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A number of exciting real estate projects underway in Port Douglas are giving confidence to investors and homeowners, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a hotspot for those…
Port Douglas veteran, Liam Brandt, has taken home the AFL Cairns Crathern Medal in a landslide after an outstanding year on the footy field.
The 30-year-old midfielder polled 33 votes in…
Cost of living pressures, high airfares and a still slow trip on the Captain Cook Highway coastal road may have hobbled tourist numbers and spending a bit, but most Port Douglas traders are upbeat…
The quest for the Holy Grail of footy is just a sleep away for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans, with this year’s AFL Grand Final taking the form of a State of Origin style clash.
Whether it is…
Douglas region police, firefighters, ambulance crews, their families and community leaders have paid tribute to officers who died serving their community with honour at a National Police Remembrance…
Douglas Shire Council has endorsed eight arts projects to the tune of almost $43,000 under the second round of the Regional Arts Development Fund Community Grants Stream, chipping in an additional…
School holidays have brought the fun and entertainment to Port Douglas - reptiles "roaming" the streets, lads trying their hand at fishing and even some stunning sand built sea creatures turning up…
After years of planning and delays, the first section of Far North Queensland's ecotourism trail has officially opened to the public. This 7.8-kilometre dual-use track for hikers and mountain bikers…
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As the ongoing housing availability continues to impact the Douglas Shire, one local business is taking the matter into their own hands offering a helpful and affordable solution.…
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Season Four of the highly anticipated exhibition at Cairns-based Northsite Contemporary Arts Centre is in full swing with locals being encouraged to visit the display before it’s…
The Cyclone Jasper repair bill for Douglas Shire has hit $37 million, almost doubling since March when Council approved to delegate authority to the CEO to award all cyclone repair contracts valued…
Year 6 students at Port Douglas State School recently took on the challenge of persuading their parents to consider moving to their chosen Asian countries during the “Asia Day” expo.
As part of…
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