Real Estate leader LJ Hooker Port Douglas is embarking on a marketing campaign opening up an opportunity for home owners thinking of selling. And there are “tasty” incentives to complement this…
A significant upgrade of the historic Mossman Hospital is currently underway with the first stage now completed. A refurbished administration area at the rear of the hospital has been finalised to…
Families in the Douglas Shire will soon have another option for schooling with the Tropical North Steiner School set to open its doors in 2021. This new independent primary school aims to add to the…
Port Douglas chef Daniel Rooney, 27, lost his appeal against a 12 year jail sentence in the Court of Appeal yesterday. Mr Rooney was sentenced last year for a series of violent offences after…
Citizen scientists will be able to help measure coastline changes when five CoastSnap phone cradles are installed at key beachfront locations across the Shire. Residents and visitors alike will be…
Tourism Minister, Kate Jones, stopped by the Mowbray Bridge today to inspect construction on the first stage of the Wangetti Trail while also announcing the release of a $9 million tender for the…
A 44-year-old Port Douglas man has been charged with 52 drug-related offences, following a lengthy police investigation into drug supply in the Port Douglas area. Earlier this month Port Douglas…
Bilingual signage featuring Kuku Yalanji language has been erected across the Douglas Shire recognising the region’s rich Indigenous culture. The signage is currently at 25 locations with more to be…
Don’t dump on our Reef is the message from the Tangaroa Blue Foundation in a new campaign, supported by Douglas Shire Council, to highlight the issue of single-use plastic dog poo bags and dog poo…
Revelations in the past week of branch stacking in the Labor Party in Victoria and misuse of travel allowances across the political spectrum come just as voters’ confidence in politicians and…
