More than $480,000 from the return of 4.5 million plastic containers, bottles and cans has been ploughed back into the Douglas Shire economy thanks to the success of Port Douglas Recycling. The…
In preparation for a possible cyclone, Douglas Shire Council is working on a number of initiatives, which householders should be aware of. Emergency Preparedness: Cyclone season is between November…
Hemingway’s Brewery will represent Port Douglas at the inaugural What the Funk? Beer Festival in Cairns on Saturday. Craft brewers and distillers from across the region will come together at…
Popular Port Douglas fish, chip and burger bar, Dave’s Takeaway, has been sold from one Dave to another Dave. Dave Lowe, who opened Dave’s Takeaway eight years ago, said the shop will be left in…
Iconic Port Douglas restaurant, Salsa Bar and Grill, is getting behind Men’s health this month for Movember. The team at Salsa Bar and Grill are growing their moustaches to raise money for Movember…
Cancer Council Queensland’s team of psychologists have provided 10 tips on how Queenslanders can reconnect with themselves in the small details of life and implement mindfulness into an everyday…
The Crocodile that attacked an off-duty Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service ranger in Cape York on Sunday has been euthanised. Department of Environment and Science (DES) today confirmed Wildlife…
Port Douglas Carnivale 2020 has received an early shot in the arm with the news that alternative rockers Spiderbait will headline the Tropic Rock Concert at Rex Smeal Park on Saturday 23 May. The…
A South Korean television program will showcase the spectacular Douglas Shire scenery to some 20 million viewers across east Asia. Korean TV company Channel A filmed an episode of their popular…
Level two water restrictions will come into place across the Douglas Shire from tomorrow as water levels at the Rex Creek Intake rapidly decrease. The Rex Creek Intake is the primary source of…
