THE Astute Financial Muddies under 16 team found it tough going at Endeavour Park on day one of their two day match against Rovers last Saturday. The team of ten players consisting of the ‘walking…
FOR 12-year-old Cameron Johnson, catching giant black marlin in Far North Queensland must seem easy. Cameron’s family, from Florida, have been fishing all over the world but the youngster had yet…
QUEENSLAND farmers can now use drones to spray crops after the state Government amended legislation to embrace the latest technology. Acting Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne said the changes would…
THE Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is putting its current CrocWise education campaign under the microscope in the Douglas Shire, saying ‘mixed messages’ were coming from…
THE Douglas Shire community is reminded that Level 1 water restrictions are now in full force. A poor wet season and prolonged dry season prompted council to introduce the restrictions last week. …
Donald Trump has been elected the new President of the USA in one of the biggest political upsets in history. "I've spent my entire life and business looking at the untapped potential in…
A MAN involved in a serious traffic crash in Yungaburra on Saturday has died in hospital. The 24-year-old male passenger suffered serious head injuries and was transported to hospital in Cairns,…
THIS year’s free Mossman Christmas in the Park & Carols By Candelight celebrations will feature X Factor stars, face painting, rides and entertainment as well as a dazzling fireworks…
THE release of Dengue and Zika fighting mosquitos in the Douglas Shire will cease at the end of this month. The Eliminate Dengue program has been based in Port Douglas since early October,…
THE community is being encouraged to “Love Where You Live – Keep Douglas Clean & Green” by embracing National Recycling Week, which officially kicked off yesterday. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia…
