The Douglas Shire Council are hosting an information session to inform residents on both sides f the river on the progress of the tender process for the Daintee Ferry. Douglas Shire Council CEO…
Applications are now open for sporting groups, charities, and not-for-profits organisations in the region for funding from The Salsa Sorensen Association. The Brian Sorensen Cup charity gold day…
Melbourne copywriter Hugh Batters, who has now made Oak Beach his permanent home after visiting for the past 21 years, is still shaking his head in disbelief after finding a dead 2-metre crocodile in…
The sugar crushing season is officially underway with sugar mills across the state preparing for the season, which will run from June through to late November for most. Motorists are asked to be…
The Queensland State government last week announced an extra $1 million to promote Tropical North Queensland to domestic visitors. The funding is aimed at a dedicated domestic marketing campaign…
The Douglas Shire’s two libraries, in Port Douglas and Mossman, are smashing all records as people seek to be entertained, educated and feel connected to the community.
Visitor numbers have…
The Labor member for Cook, Cynthia Lui, is confident the two levels of government can resolve their differences regarding the Mossman Mill and avoid conditional owners Far Northern Milling (FNM)…
Last Week saw Australians around the country reflect on the relationships between non-indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for Reconciliation Week.
Originally from the tiny…
The Crocs had a hard fought win over the South Cairns Cutters in a top-of-the-ladder clash over the weekend. Both teams went into the game undefeated but it was the Crocs in the end walked away…
A depleted and under-strength Port Douglas Reef Raiders slumped to their fourth defeat of the season when they were beaten 37-7 by Barron Trinity Bulls in this FNQ rugby union match on the weekend.…
