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2024
MARCH
01/03/2024
Court House Museum calls for volunteers to preserve Douglas Shire’s History
Rebel ocean attacks forces postponement of Virgin cruise ship’s maiden voyage to Port Douglas
DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - A collection of Councillor, Mayoral Statements in the one spot - Updated
03/03/2024
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Lisa Scomazzon
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with David Haratsis
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Michael Joseph Rees
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Roy Zammataro
04/03/2024
Newsport junior reporter Byron Filmer takes helm as School Captain at Mossman High
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Damian Meadows
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Abigail Noli
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Chris Barber
Future Douglas Shire footy stars thrilled as Cowboys stars visit Mossman
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Jeremy Blockey
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Bill Allison
05/03/2024
Trivia nights rally ongoing appeal for SES support in post-disaster efforts
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Terry Melchert
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Peter McKeown
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Peter Wood
06/03/2024
Port Douglas Crocs make history with inaugural women's seniors team entry
VIDEO: DOUGLAS DECIDES 24' - An in-depth video interview with Pia McKeown
Douglas decides 24' - Fair play or grave disservice? a look into the electoral system
Little hands clean up Four Mile Beach
08/03/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Explosive A Current Affair story to showcase alleged Douglas Shire incompetence, impacts felt by Cape Trib, Daintree residents
Local elections looming most pivotal in Douglas Shire history
LETTER TO ED: 'Where's the humanity?' Locals implore Douglas Shire Council to listen to key Daintree needs to restore livelihoods
MOSSMAN FUTURE: Tourism, Mill, or both plus more for local economy?
VIDEO: Wild and woolly late wet season rain hammers Port Douglas, parts of Douglas Shire
11/03/2024
NOT GOOD ENOUGH: Douglas Shire community members bewildered, frustrated as water bills soar
PHOTO GALLERY: Douglas Shire women unite for International Women’s Day 2024
LETTER TO ED: Reader seeks answers from Douglas Shire Council CEO about poignant local water issues
12/03/2024
Fun-filled activities await families in two-week Easter celebration at Oaks Port Douglas Resort
LETTER TO ED: SOLVED - Newsport reader suggests solution to Douglas Shire water disgrace lays 35km from Craiglie
International tourist dies at Far North swimming hole
LETTER TO ED: Where were the Councillors during Jasper? - Desperately assisting residents in their time of need, that's where
13/03/2024
LETTER TO ED: Mayoral candidate David Haratsis looks to clear up misconceptions after Newsport letter-to-ed
Campaign for new water pipeline to Douglas Shire from Quaid’s Dam
Douglas Shire community unites to address Great Barrier Reef and climate concerns
LETTER TO ED: 'Pipeline from Quaid Dam (suggestion) would not get past the tea lady of State Government' - Bruce Clarke
14/03/2024
Ray White revolutionises real estate in Port Douglas with new free service
LETTER TO EDITOR: Councillor candidate Terry Melchert delivers his solutions to the Douglas Shire's water issues
WATER TANKS: Will Douglas Shire ratepayers take water supply into their own hands?
15/03/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Intrigue, speculation builds billionaire owner about to sell Crystalbrook Port Douglas marina
VIDEO: Daintree Eco Lodge bounces back to business after months of blood, sweat and tears following Jasper, floods
16/03/2024
Douglas Shire local Government election night - LIVE COVERAGE
18/03/2024
Peak real-estate season set to ignite with Easter Extravaganza of open homes
Douglas Shire rental affordability and availability likely to worsen
BREAKING NEWS: New era as Lisa Scomazzon claims narrow win over David Haratsis to become Douglas Shire Mayor
19/03/2024
Emerging Mossman artist Kirsty Burchill makes debut breakthrough with single 'Never Again'
WHACKY: A real estate agent, a drone and the case of a thieving Douglas Shire bird
20/03/2024
JUNGLE DRUM: A message to our new Councillors
REVEALED: The pipes a reader believes could provide critical water security from Quaids dam to Douglas shire
EDITOR'S COMMENT - An open letter to Australians and the world this Easter
21/03/2024
Free coffee for a year up for grabs for one lucky local at the Sheraton
Lui calls for Douglas Shire Council to waive Cape Tribulation residents' latest water, rates bills
TIGHT RENTALS: Douglas rental home hunters advised to plan ahead carefully
22/03/2024
BREAKING NEWS: Heartbreak as morning email tells staff members Mossman Mill going into liquidation
25/03/2024
Escape Villas unveil next phase of sustainable luxury living, a first in Queensland
WRONGLY BILLED? More Douglas ratepayers challenge smart water meter usage accounts
26/03/2024
Sailaway launches world’s first all-electric tender & glass bottom boat on Great Barrier Reef
VIDEO: 'We need to stick together' - Incoming Mayor Lisa Scomazzon encourages Shire to unite following Mossman Mill developments
Host of Douglas Shire places and faces to feature on SBS TV food program tomorrow night
Mighty Douglas Dragons women's team seeking new coach for future successes
27/03/2024
SAILS by Hemingway’s reopens with exciting menu updates
Daintree State School recipients of Mossman Combined Churches' kindness, BlazeAid continues to assist Douglas Shire farmers
VIDEO: Iconic Douglas Shire location Pebbly Beach getting much needed, but long overdue restoration works
BRIEFS: Water latest, Mill news, Cape Trib road ready to roll - around the Douglas Shire in 60 seconds
Man stable, car stolen as Police forced to allegedly shoot offender during early morning chase in Far North
28/03/2024
Government offers free electric ant eradication in a bid to protect precious ecosystem
LETTER TO ED: Minister - Quaid's Dam is the answer to Douglas Shire water woes
Local hero honoured at the Tav
CLEARFELLED: Douglas Council questioned over controversial luxury apartment approval with no trees or other tropical foliage retained
UNFOLDING: Two days, two shootings - Motorist allegedly shot at during confrontation in Edge Hill
29/03/2024
Bubble tea craze hits Port Douglas with opening of inaugural shop
Reader uncovers locally written and touching 1991 poem 'The Last Crush' in wake of Mossman Mill developments
WATER METER ANSWERS: Responses to our questions about ongoing billing issues
