The new IRONMAN course route that does not encompass Macrossan Street is here to stay say the event organisers. The new cycling route, which debuted on Sunday 9 June, sees cyclists in the IRONMAN…
Douglas Shire small businesses affected by the North and Far North monsoon trough can now apply for new recovery grants of up to $10,000. The grants are being made available in 14 local government…
There was nothing new to be gained in the Queensland budget highlights for the Douglas Shire. The Queensland State Government handed down their budget for 2019-2020 financial year today with…
Changes to the cycling portion of the 2019 Cairns IRONMAN event have left businesses wanting, according to a number of Port Douglas traders. The cycling race this year encompassed Old Port Road and…
The Port Douglas Crocs hosted their first ever Fight MND Big Freeze event on Saturday in conjunction with celebrating their 30-year anniversary. The club, with the support of the community, raised…
An indigenous language program at Mossman State School has been recognised with two awards at the Queensland Reconciliation Awards. The 'Respect and Consultation: Honouring Kuku Yalanji Language'…
Following feedback from its stakeholders, Cook Shire Council has condensed the re-branded Cooktown Expo 2020 into a dynamic three-week program. The Cook Shire Council-led Cooktown 2020 Festival,…
Local artist Leanne Emmitt did not hide her elation when she was announced as one of a few recipients of a Regional Arts Development Fund grant. “I am thrilled to be a recipient of one of this…
It was a Kiwi back-to-back victory in both the men’s and women’s categories for 2019 IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship over the weekend. New Zealand’s Braden Currie and Teresa Adam have defended…
One of the original Port Douglas shuttle services is taking business in a new direction and halting day-to-day shuttle runs. Adrenalin Transport will no longer be available for regular shuttle runs…
