Free green mulch available from Council transfer stations
Thursday December 11 2014, 9:30am
There's no excuses for ignoring the garden - it’s free mulch time.
Douglas Shire Council is offering free mulch for domestic users at…
Residents not impressed with roundabout plans
Wednesday December 10 2014, 2:20pm
Public feedback on the proposed redevelopment of the Port Douglas entrance roundabout has been negative, to say the least, with commenters on last…
Council unveils 'Welcome to Douglas Shire' road signs
Wednesday December 10 2014, 11:20am
Douglas Shire Council has unveiled new welcome signs on the boundaries of the shire showcasing the area's unique natural features.
The…
New National Environmental Research Program to be based in Cairns
Tuesday December 9 2014, 9:00am
THE Australian Government is investing more than $31 million over six years for research into tropical water quality through the…
B-Grade Muddies in strong position against Punjabi
Tuesday December 9 2014, 12:05pm
The Astute Financial B Grade Muddies hold a 184 run lead going in to the second week of their home clash against Mulgrave Punjabi, and need…
Ford wins Mossman Golf Club's December Medal
Tuesday December 9 2014
By Shona Barbour
Mossman Golf Club’s December Monthly Medal, sponsored by John Cameron & Shona Barbour, was won by Alec Ford with nett 67 ahead of Rick Herschell…
FNQ is 'tourism torchbearer': Entsch
Tuesday December 9 2014, 8:30am
Federal Member for Leichhardt says Far North Queensland is being seen as the state's tourism torchbearer after the region received eight gold, eight…
Full Results: Douglas Business Awards 2014
Monday December 8 2014, 4:50pm
The 2014 Douglas Business Awards have lived up to the prediction that they would be the biggest ever, with 250 attendees packing out the Sheraton…
China Eastern flights to Cairns to resume for 2015
Monday December 8 2014, 9:30am
Cairns Airport will welcome back China Eastern Airlines this Sunday when the first flight of their seasonal service from Shanghai arrives in…
New cider to launch at Douglas Business Awards
Friday December 5 2014, 2:50pm
Attendees at tonight’s Douglas Business Awards will be the first in Australia to taste a new luxury pear cider from New South Wales.
‘dCider’, a…
Mossman to lose TV signal
Friday December 5 2014, 2:00pm
About 40 per cent of households in the Mossman area will lose television signal next week as crews replace equipment at the town’s signal tower.
From 9am Monday…
VOICES OF THE FAR NORTH
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Tropical Queensland Oratorio Society Presents VOICES OF THE FAR NORTH Directed by ALTEOUISE DEVAUGHN on Sunday 7th Dec at St Marys By The sea, Port Douglas. IN CONCERT Performances…
Entrance roundabout redevelopment to leave 'memorable' impression
Friday December 5 2014, 11:30am
Port Douglas will finally be getting a definitive ‘entrance statement’ as plans to redevelop the roundabout connecting the…
Ergon crews repair power lines on Captain Cook Highway
Thursday December 4 2014, 5:20pm
By Brooke Mills
Ergon Energy finally had the chance on Tuesday to replace conductors along a 1.5-kilometre section of the Captain Cook…
Mossman golf game report
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By Shona Barbour
Mossman Golf Club’s Tuesday Court House Hotel event was won by Tano Caltabiano with 43 points ahead of Leon Baker 42 and in 3rd place Rob Cooke 41 on a count-back to…
Muddies C-Grade report
Thursday December 4 2014, 1:50pm
By Steve Doble
A minute's silence was proudly observed by both teams prior to commencement with "Vale #408" painted on the outfield in respect of lost…
ABC's axe should fall on sport, not journalism
Thursday December 4 2014, 12:30pm
THE solution to the ABC’s government-imposed financial trouble should be straight-forward.
It should just apply the sort of principles…
We need better ways to share in the Reef's wealth: JCU
Thursday December 4 2014, 10:30am
Coral reefs provide a range of benefits, such as food, opportunities for income and education, but not everyone has the same access to…
Council commits to Reef Guardian program
Wednesday December 3 2014, 5:45pm
Douglas Shire Council has committed to being a Reef Guardian Council, meaning it will work to ensure activities in the shire impact as little as possible on…
Muddies tear up United
Monday December 3 2014, 3:30pm
In another clinical performance, the Astute Financial Muddies defeated United by an innings and 98 runs at home on the weekend.
Resuming their first innings at 2 – 129,…
Muddies Under 14s pipped by Innisfail
Wednesday December 3 2014, 12:30pm
The Astute Financial Muddies Under 14s side has come off second second best against Innisfail over the weekend, losing 162 to 96.
With the Muddies…
Council lights up Christmas trees
Wednesday December 3 2014, 8:30am
The first flashes of Council’s five-year plan to reinvigorate the Douglas Shire for the festive season came to life last night as community Christmas trees in…
Record numbers for 2014 Douglas Business Awards
Tuesday December 2 2014, 1:55pm
The 2014 Port Douglas Business Awards are shaping up to be the biggest yet, with more than 38,000 votes cast for businesses across the Douglas…
Neighbourhood Centre to hold Christmas fundraiser at Coles
Monday December 1 2014, 3:35pm
By Brooke Mills Newsport Work Experience Student
Port Douglas Community Services Centre will hold their Christmas Spirit Appeal outside…
NBN rollout plans cover Port Douglas, Craiglie
Monday December 1 2014, 3:30pm
MORE than 40,000 homes and businesses in the Far North, including Port Douglas and Craiglie, are a step closer to getting the National Broadband…
