Reef Marina developers remain optimistic
Published Wednesday 2 March 2016
Developers of the Reef Marina and its upgrade remain confident that their plans will be realised and base this on the…
Productivity Commission looking into fishing industry
Published Wednesday 2 March 2016
If you want a viable and sustainable commercial, recreational and sports fishing industry in the Far…
Momentum builds in Douglas property market
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
A new report has revealed the residential property market in Port Douglas is performing better than expected, with…
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign!
By Will Devlin
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign Blocking up the scenery Breaking my mind. Do this, don't do that Can't you read…
U16 Douglas Muddies vs Mulgrave second ‘dayer’
By Keel Sorensen
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
U16 Astute Financial Douglas Muddies are celebrating their third win of the season conquering…
Severe weather warning issued by BOM
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
For people in parts of the Northern Tropical Coast and Tablelands, a heavy rainfall weather warning has been issued by the…
Shire to benefit from $5b tourism injection
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
Latest tourism figures released by the Queensland Government, which highlights overseas visitor expenditure of…
Douglas Shire’s great rates fiasco
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
The issue of rate rises is going to haunt Julia Leu at this election. She cannot escape it, despite her very best efforts…
Donations continue to pour in for our Fijian neighbours
Published Thursday 3 March 2016
Following the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Winston that battered the Fijian villages of Namacu and Koro…
Council CEO responds to rate rise issue
Published Friday 4 March 2016
Douglas Shire Council CEO Linda Cardew has pushed the issue of rate rises firmly into the laps of politicians and…