Pet-killing croc caught?
Friday September 12 2014, 12:25pm
A crocodile suspected to have killed several pets has been caught in a trap in Reef Park lake in Port Douglas.
Residents reported the croc in the trap at about…
Cairns writers festival to celebrate literature in tropical heat
Friday September 12 2014, 8:00am
The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival (CTWF) heralds lovers of the written word to come along and enjoy the pleasures offered by…
Roadworks to be finished within a week: Department of Transport
Thursday September 11 2014, 2:00pm
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has claimed that now-infamous works on Port Douglas Road will be finished within a week, with…
Heli company celebrates sky-high Father's Day
Thursday September 11 2014, 11:30am
Staff at GBR Helicopter Tours celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday in their own unique style, putting on a sausage sizzle like many other organisations…
A nation is not a footy squad - the dangerous idea of Team Australia
Thursday August 10 2014, 4:10pm
TONY Abbott has been at it for a couple of weeks now – referring to “Team Australia”.
It tells us a lot about how he and his…
Healthy coral improves shark population numbers: study
Thursday September 11 2014, 8:00am
A new study by researchers from James Cook University and the Australian Institute of Marine Science has revealed sharks in no-fishing zones…
Douglas kids learn about coast, reef
Thursday September 10 2014, 11:10am
More than 50 students and teachers from six Reef Guardian Schools in the Douglas region (Far North Queensland) swapped the classroom for the outdoors to…
Stylish Sundays relaunch at QT Port Douglas
9th September 2014, Tuesday
Inspired by the traditional Spanish fiesta, QT Port Douglas’ Sunday event Estilo Domingo, the Spanish translation of ‘Stylish Sundays’, has been bringing people…
Rare catch on Four Mile Beach
10th September 2014, Wednesday
Well known local fisherman, diver and marine explorer, known to his friends as 'Sharky' came up with one of the rarest catches he or anyone could brag about in this…
World waking up to ocean rubbish crisis
9th September 2014, Tuesday
Local eco warrior and clean up crusader, Heidi Taylor from Tangaroa Blue Foundation has travelled over to new york to attend a high profiled event entitled 'Parley for…
Mossman Golf Club Weekly round up
9th September 2014, Tueday
Mossman Golf Club hosted 88 players last Thursday as players from the region enjoyed perfect weather for the annual Interclub Event. Many thanks to all the staff and…
Road Trip to Cape York
September 9th 2014, Tuesday
Speaking in Cairns yesterday morning northern-based LNP Queensland State Senator Ian Macdonald, who is travelling by road from Cairns to Bamaga and Sesia over the next seven days,…
Kempton hails Indigenous training program
Monday September 8 2014, 2:34pm
Member for Cook David Kempton has hailed the opening of applications for a new partnership program for Indigenous people to have better access to job and…
Young Douglas lifesavers compete in Ellis Beach carnival
Tuesday September 23 2014, 2:50pm
By Kaz Stanaway
Port Douglas Lifesavers competed in the fourth carnival of the season at Ellis Beach last weekend. The events…
Fun for families at Sunset in the Park
Monday September 8 2014, 11:25am
The combined Sunset in the Park Father’s Day Picnic event at Rex Smeal Park on Sunday was a great success, with families and music lovers turning out to enjoy…
Council plans playground at Cape Trib beach path
Friday September 5 2014, 3:10pm
Douglas Shire Council is asking the community what they think of an idea to build a kids playground in Cape Tribulation at the corner of Avalon…
Police release image of ute theft suspect
Friday September 5 2014, 11:30am
Police have released new details about the the theft of a motor vehicle from a Newell Road golf course on Monday evening, which has been involved in further…
Be careful with cacti: Biosecurity Queensland
Friday September 5 2014, 7:00am
Biosecurity Queensland is reminding people in northern Queensland to not grow or distribute unknown cacti, as they may be pests.
A number of declared cacti…
Crocs prepare for finals
Thursday September 4 2014, 3:50pm
By Andy Smith
The home and away season is finally over and now it’s time for the real thing, Finals.
The reserves kick start this Saturday at Cazalys playing at 11am followed…
Young Guns, Cougars win at netball grand final
Thursday September 4 2014, 11:45am
By Treveen Page
The Douglas netball senior grand finals were played last Tuesday at Port courts.
Division 2 played the RingIns against Young…
Mossman Golf Club hosts Hatfield Electrical Classic
Thursday September 4 2014, 10:20am
By Shona Barbour
Mossman Golf Club hosted the Hatfield Electrical Classic on the weekend, once again in perfect conditions.
Mens…
Tips on running a small business from Chamber of Commerce
Thursday September 4 2014, 7:00am
By Phoebe Kitto, President of Douglas Chamber of Commerce
The first week of September marks Small Business Week 1 – 6th September…
Ute stolen in Mossman
Wednesday September 3 2014, 2:18pm
A white Toyota Hilux ute was stolen from outside the Mossman Golf Club on Monday night.
The Hilux, a 2004 single-cabmodel, was taken sometime between 5pm and 9:30pm…
Entsch argues for greater work hours flexibility
Wednesday September 3 2014, 12:00pm
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has argued for greater flexibility of employment arrangements and a review of penalty rates that are…
Pirates in Port Douglas? Region billed as filming paradise
Wednesday September 3 2014, 9:24am
Amid rampant speculation that the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie will be filmed in Far North Queensland, Douglas Shire Council and…
