One of the aims of good government is to change law and policy as circumstances change and even to make sensible predictions about how they may change in the future and prepare for those changes. …
Port Douglas residents have been strongly advised to be more vigilant and not be complacent when it comes to protecting their household property.
The warning was issued today by Sgt Damian…
NEW figures reveal an increase to domestic violence orders and breaches in Mossman during the 2016-17 financial year. It comes as Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu continues to call on the State…
Locals and tourists can rest easy knowing that Port Douglas’ Four Mile Beach will not be closed due to Irukandji jellyfish after lifeguards were forced to shut down Palm Cove, Clifton and Kewarra…
THE Clink Theatre celebrated 25 years this year in what was a hectic year. Newsport’s Howard Salkow spent some time with the theatre’s president Michael Kerr and discussed 2017 and looking ahead to…
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is urging people to keep dogs on a lead and away from the water’s edge in northern Queensland after a dog was taken by a crocodile yesterday morning at…
WITH beer first poured in 1935, the Post Office Hotel in Mossman is described as a true-blue, dinky-di local hotel. Its cold beer on a steamy, humid day is consumed by Mossman Mill workers, cane…
A NUMBER of dog owners who regularly walk their pets and let them run loose on Four Mile Beach, have expressed their outrage at Council’s decision to enforce the on-leash law. “This is spoiling what…
THE old year, 2017 has nearly been archived in the ‘memories’ file and 2018 is teetering on its starting blocks. Filled with hope, new beginnings and the promise of what is to come this is the time…
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 26-year-old man reported missing from Julatten. Reece Kearney was last seen at an address on Highland Drive on December 15 and has not…
