Monday November 11th 2013
Some tax measures to be scrapped
The Federal Government has moved to abandon two tax measures that would have imposed a severe financial toll on Far Northern…
Monday November 11th 2013
Marathon a $1.5M boost for local economy
The 2013 CANEGROWERS Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival generated more than $1.5 million for the Douglas region's economy,…
Tuesday November 12th 2013
Twelve days ago, men around the globe started sprouting moustaches as part of Movember, an annual charity initiative and united movement for men's health.
These 'Mo…
Monday November 11th 2013
New dawn in state’s local governments
Four Queensland communities, including Douglas, woke to new mayors and councils on Sunday morning after voters rushed to lodge their…
Monday November 11th 2013
How the vote unfolded
Read related article: New dawn in local governments
Updated results: Electoral Commission of Queensland
The Newsport provided the following…
Tuesday November 12th 2013
$4.3 million boost to research at JCU
James Cook University has received more than $4.3 million in research grants, to fund work including the impact of ocean acidification…
Tuesday November 12th 2013
Tourism funding will be honoured
A Cairns-based tourism operator has been assured a Labor Government-promised funding boost will go ahead, despite the LNP's…
Monday November 11 2013
Election sham
Together they got just 37.5 per cent of the vote. Yet the four of them are now councillors on the new Douglas Shire Council.
The voting system was a sham.…
Monday November 11 2013
Mossman Golf Club Results
Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup Medley, sponsored by the Port Douglas Court House Hotel, Stableford event
Winner: Peter Nielson with 37 points, ahead of…
Tuesday November 12th 2013
GALLERY: When the Yachty's rockin'...
Over 400 excited locals and visitors turned out for the inaugural Rock the Yacht music festival at the Port Douglas Yacht Club…
