Electricity provider, Ergon Energy is offering a free SMS service to keep consumers up to date with power outages. With storm season prone to causing power issues, Ergon Energy says now is the time…
Another news outlet in the form of a free weekly newspaper could enter the shire if Council approves a funding request for $10,000 towards supporting the Cape York Weekly to commence a community…
Douglas Shire Council has outlined the reasons for the urgent removal of five oil palm trees on Port Douglas Road, set to begin Monday, 23 November. According to a Council statement, this is…
The announcement by the NSW Government that it will abolish stamp duty and replace it with an annual property tax proves that bold tax reform is possible beyond merely giving big socially…
Mossman State High School year 12 students walked through the school gates for the final time yesterday in a year like no other. The class of 2020 graduated last night as the first class to finish…
Lacquer up your lederhosen, Berlin boy-wonder, Hans, is set to headline the 2021 Hot & Steamy Festival in Port Douglas, bringing his trademark accordion and sequinned tush to the tropics. …
The first week back on the new and improved Mossman tennis courts has been a great success for the Mossman Squash and Tennis Club. The courts were officially opened last weekend after a $150,000…
Mayor Michael Kerr’s first Christmas luncheon was held yesterday at the Salsa Bar & Grill raising money for those in need this Christmas. Thanks to a full house and a number of businesses…
Many residents in the Douglas Shire region may not be aware that they have the power of choice when it comes to their electricity retailer, as until recently, there have been few options. The…
The first graduates of a coxswain course offered last year by Mossman State High School and Marine Rescue Port Douglas to 11 and 12 students have been certified. Last Sunday, Douglas Shire Mayor…
