The Great Barrier Reef has been thrown another lifeline today with the Federal Government launching the research and development phase of its world-leading Reef Restoration and Adaptation science…
New Councillor Lisa Scomazzon was today unanimously elected the Douglas Shire Council’s Deputy Mayor during the Declaration of Office ceremony in Mossman today. During the ceremony, Cr Scomazzon…
Unless you have been living under a rock you will be aware that JobKeeper legislation was passed last week. So what does this mean? Who is eligible? Unless you run a government agency, as long…
Well it has been a huge couple of months for many Australian industries, and the finance and banking sector has been no different. Bank and non-Bank lending policies are changing daily which makes…
Officially returning to Council Chambers for a second term, Councillor Roy Zammataro said he is “overwhelmed and honoured” to be re-elected to serve the Douglas Shire again. And now faced with…
Pharmacies keen to meet the needs of their customers and provide the 2020 influenza vaccination, are feeling the effects of the coronavirus which has created a supply shortage. And the…
If you’re looking for something to do to spice up life in isolation and entertain the kids while on school holidays then tune into the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas’ live virtual tour at 10.00am…
Officially re-elected, Abigail Noli will head into her third term in Council in the midst of the coronavirus crisis and says the Douglas Shire is financially well-positioned to weather the storm. …
Through its two COVID-19 recovery group committees – the Economic Recovery Group and Social and Human Recovery Group – Douglas Shire Council is backing the community and its local businesses with…
Responding to a dating app and the chance for a new friendship has proven costly for a Cairns man who ignored the rules by driving to Port Douglas to meet his match. The cost of the takeaway meal…
