The Douglas Shire will benefit this weekend from the latest health advice from the Queensland Government. And come Saturday, get a takeaway or head to your local bakery because family picnics are…
Over the last couple of months, we have heard many tales of people losing their jobs across the Douglas Shire thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, so it is nice to hear when small local businesses are…
Real Estate and ‘shelter’ is seen in these lockdown times as ‘essential’ business. As such, properties are still being actively listed and sold here in Port Douglas. Since around 80% of…
Queensland’s annual harvest season can go ahead with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today assuring growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health…
Zoos and aquariums have been handed a much-needed lifeline with the Federal Government unveiling a $94.6 million support package to help them get through the coronavirus crisis. A number of local…
Douglas Shire Council has announced a relief package designed to alleviate pressure on businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19 over the next two months. Douglas Shire Council endorsed the…
Newly-elected Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has survived his first open Council meeting, but not without its challenges. And without giving himself a mark out of 10, he said he fully expected to…
The debate about a bridge crossing over the Daintree River has again been ignited as Douglas Shire Council resolved at today’s meeting to temporarily suspend the two-ferry solution contract…
Russell O'Doherty, president of Daintree Renewable Energy Inc., has refuted claims by Douglas Shire Councillor Roy Zammataro he was not invited to any meetings to discuss power in the Daintree. Cr…
Douglas Shire Council staff will inspect a privately owned swimming pool next to Oaks Resort in Port Douglas to determine the feasibility of buying the site. Douglas Shire Council resolved to…
