So we have good globalisation and negative globalism, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison. He is right, up to a point, about the benefits of globalisation. The IMF warned this week of the…
It’s hard to walk down Macrossan street or through the local markets without hearing the melody of a street busker sending a happy buzz through the air. But who are these buskers bringing music to…
An environmental protection group has been granted funding to help protect a small endangered marsupial only found in Far North Queensland. Australian Wildlife Conservancy has been granted $100,000…
The unfavourable weather conditions experienced in December and January have had an adversarial affect on the Douglas Shire Council’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2019. According…
Participating in his fifth Jungle Ride, which is being staged tomorrow, Port Douglas resident Charles Warren views the event as an ideal opportunity to support a worthy local cause. Now into his…
Another Port Douglas tradie has picked up an award for their hard work and dedication. Marley Price-Schacher from Cow Bay was awarded the TAFE Queensland 2019 Cairns Trade Excellence Award for…
Repairs to the landslips on Murphy Street will have an emphasis on addressing community concerns and providing innovative solutions. Douglas Shire Council released the tender documents of the…
Five Douglas Shire clubs and organisations have shared in grant money raised through local charity, the Salsa Sorensen Association. Great Barrier Reef Legacy, the Mossman and District Gymnastics…
The annual Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is officially underway with Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu asking businesses and residents to dig deep for those in need. Mayor Leu hopes to again raise $2,000 to…
It has come as no surprise to Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chair Wendy Morris, that her hometown Port Douglas has been named the top safest city or town in Australia. Leading global…
