The Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has announced today that Queensland state schools will move to “student free” from Monday, 30 March in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. …
Compared to the rest of the world and some of the bigger cities in Australia, to date we still have very few COVID-19 cases up here in Far North Queensland.
Many people will only get mild symptoms,…
With only a few days remaining to Saturday’s Local Government election, the debate regarding the shire’s financial position remains a key issue, with rates dominating the discussion.
And over the…
Dear Editor, A post, which appeared on the Port Douglas/Mossman Buy Swap and Sell on Sunday morning, which questioned the integrity of a number of well-known people in the shire, including me, is…
Many of Port Douglas’ largest reef tour operators are suspending their operations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic as much of the tourism industry comes to a grinding halt. The Quicksilver…
Recent reports of the closure of the Captain Cook Highway between Port Douglas and Cairns are not confirmed says Douglas Shire Council in a statement this morning. "Council has not been…
Regardless of your personal opinion towards the coronavirus pandemic and the political response, it is just very important right now to follow public health advice and official directions. Back to…
The Officer-in-Charge of Port Douglas Police is strongly encouraging the restriction of public attendance at the station for the safety of both its customers and staff in relation to the COVID-19. …
The Port Douglas Markets, a local institution, has been cancelled until further notice, as part of a number of precautionary measures the Douglas Shire Council has implemented to reduce the risk of…
An additional $4 billion in measures to support Queenslanders’ health, their jobs and businesses will be invested by the Queensland Government. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the measures are an…
