Friday 8 March 2013
POD make last pitch
The People Of Douglas last night made a last ditch effort to sway undecided voters before tomorrow's referendum on de-amalgamation. In front of a crowd which…
Saturday 9 March 2013
Down to business
6,898 enrolled residents of the region of Douglas will today decide whether it will remain amalgamated with Cairns Regional Council, or split to form a new…
Saturday 9 March 2013
The Viewpoint - Truth or consequence?
Great excitement was generated on 6 December last year when it was announced that the residents of the old Douglas Shire were to be given…
Saturday 9 March 2013
Five-year battle ends in victory
Douglas Shire Council will return to power after today’s de-amalgamation poll. Port Douglas was a stronghold for the de-amalgamation camp…
Sunday 10 March 2013
Leu looks to the future
De-amalgamation supporters continue to revel in the result of yesterday's poll and Julia Leu is sure to feature prominently in the lead up to the…
Sunday 10 March 2013
Clean sweep for YES campaigns
The Douglas region was not the only former council to break away from regional councils formed by the State Labor Government in 2008, with all four…
Monday 11 March 2013
Yes, Minister
Local Government Minister David Crisafulli is vowing to begin work on establishing four new councils after residents in the former Douglas, Noosa, Livingstone, and…
Monday 11 March 2013
Challenges ahead in changing times
Mayor Bob Manning says he is disappointed the amalgamation of Cairns Regional Council and Douglas Shire Council has not worked and has warned…
Monday 11 March 2013
Palmer Sea Reef to be big in Japan
The Palmer Sea Reef will feature in a Japanese travel program as part of a renewed marketing push to entice the Asian market to holiday in…
Monday 11 March 2013
Andy is back!
Well I think we have had enough of this hot weather in FNQ. Well some good news - footy is back and the Crocs are ready to go. The pre-season cup kicks off on…
