After two delays due to COVID-19, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today brought her full Cabinet to Cairns. The Far North will be front of mind when ministers convene over the next three days of…
There was more fear-mongering, self-serving, and flawed guestimates over population this week – this time from the quintessential accountant and consultant to big business and government, KPMG. …
When he looks back at the past 120 days in office, Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has every reason to believe he has added much-needed energy to the shire thanks to many dedicated people. “Perhaps…
Douglas Shire Council has today released a report outlining the transport options for the Daintree River crossing ahead of public consultations which will bring to an end the long-running bridge vs…
Long-time local, Nick Gibson, has been recognised for his contribution to basketball in the region by being awarded the very first Life Membership Award at the Port Douglas Basketball Club. The…
The Port Douglas Reef Raiders rugby union team have surged to the top of the Rainforest Cup following an impressive 25-7 win against the JCU Mariners at the Port Douglas sporting complex on Wednesday…
If living full time on and caring for an isolated tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef sounds like a dream come true, then this could be the job for you. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park…
A returned traveller in Cairns has tested positive for COVID-19 while in hotel quarantine, the first active case in the Far North since May. Deputy Primer, Steven Miles, confirmed the case was one…
More than 230 competitors from across five Far Northern Surf Life Saving Clubs recently competed over two days in the first carnival of the North Queensland Branch Surf Sports season. Hosted by…
Douglas Shire residents are being encouraged to think water-wise as the dry season continues to lower water levels in local catchments meaning water restrictions could be introduced as early as next…
