Surf lifesaving Queensland will move all volunteer beach patrols and lifeguard services to surveillance patrols at Four Mile Beach from today, March 28. The change will mean lifeguards will still…
Sadly, recovery from the Covid19-induced economic crash will almost totally depend on the actions of the narcissistic, erratic, sociopath in the White House. Let me explain. With apologies to Leo…
There is no doubt about it, this has been a tough week for employers of our region. The nature of the crisis has meant that decisions are changing daily, even hourly, and legislation that was…
Douglas Shire residents go to the polls on Saturday in unprecedented times and this Local Government election will be like no other. As we have moved closer to polling day and the coronavirus has…
Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours, which has been closed since a man tragically lost his life in October, has today announced it will stay closed for good. The ziplining tour has been under a Workplace…
It’s easy to feel helpless when facing such uncertain times but acts of kindness are popping up all over the Douglas Shire, proving humanity can sometimes shine at its brightest in the face of a…
Allegations of Letter to the Editor crafting to supposedly promote a candidate has dogged the final days and hours leading into Saturday’s Local Government election in the Douglas Shire.
The actions…
The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has restricted access of the Daintree Ferry to local residents and essential services only, in response to the Federal Government’s advice against…
UPDATE: The Douglas Shire's first confirmed cases of COVID-19 are believed to be from two Mossman residents who had recently returned from overseas where they contracted the virus. The pair are…
With everything going on you would be forgiven for forgetting that there is an election this weekend, but on Saturday the Douglas Shire will decide who will lead the next Council. Over the last few…
