In expressing that Council is looking after the interests of the Douglas Shire community, Mayor Julia Leu said she was proud to announce that a 1.8 per cent rate increase was “the lowest for as long…
Douglas Shire will be home to two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of a 12-month Queensland Government pilot program. Charging stations at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures and the…
UPDATE:
A 10-year-old boy reported missing from Manunda has been located safe and well. The media and public are thanked for their assistance.
EARLIER: Police are seeking public assistance to…
While discussions continue to finalise Far Northern Milling (FNM) acquiring Mossman Mill, the deadline for a decision has been extended to Friday 28 June. FNM, who are relying on funding to the…
Right wing Chase Hay wrote himself into the record books when he scored five tries in the Reef Raiders’ 37-12 thumping of the Penrhyn Sharks in this FNQ Rugby Union match at the sports complex on…
This week marked round ten of the Douglas netball 2019 season and was the last round before the mid-year three-week break. In the juniors, the Lightning Strikers took on Port in a high-intensity…
Dear Editor, There are two aspects to this proposal for Council’s participation in the Healthy Reef Partnership. One is the Economic aspect and the other, Environmental. Both are inextricably…
Mossman’s homelessness challenge has received a significant shot in the arm following the announcement an activity hub is to be built in the town to provide people impacted by homelessness with a…
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Newsport, in conjunction with Event Cinemas Smithfield, are giving one lucky reader a chance to win a family pass to new release 'Toy Story 4' Woody has always been…
The Douglas Shire Council’s 2019/20 budget will take centre stage in an open meeting in Council Chambers on Tuesday and there will be much anticipation whether rates will be increased. Based on…
