A two-car collision on the Captain Cook Highway near Ellis Beach is causing headaches for commuters trying to drive to and from the Douglas Region.
The department of transport main roads has…
The Douglas Shire will be spared the worst weather associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Penny but some storms are still expected in the region through to Saturday. The storm system is currently a…
A 31-year-old Mossman woman was arrested yesterday and has faced court after biting a police officer. Police were called to a property on Lund Street in the Mossman Gorge at about 5.30pm yesterday…
Sporting groups in Queensland’s Far North are being encouraged to apply for up to $1 million in funding under a new federal government scheme. The Move It Aus Participation Grants Program is aimed…
Tim Smith of Port Douglas Realty has provided an interesting insight into the property market in Port Douglas.
“As we enter the summer months, the market has shown signs of…
Beachgoers in Southern Queensland have experienced what many in the Far North are used to with increased numbers of marine stingers present in southern waters. Reports estimate more than 2,500…
Late last year, the Douglas Shire Council extended the development lease for the Mossman Aged Care Centre by two years. The center is expected to take about 18 months to build with construction to…
The Douglas Shire Council is set to receive more than $1 million in funding for roads but can't reveal where the money is to be spent until budget time. Douglas Shire Council has been allocated…
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an early flood warning for the Far North as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Penny approaches Queensland. Meteorologist Gordon Banks said the Bureau is issuing warnings…
The Daintree River Ferry will face minor delays overnight while silt and sand from recent flooding is dredged from the river. Dredging work will begin at 9.00pm tonight and is expected to continue…
