2 Fish celebrates anniversary at new location
Tuesday September 2 2014, 4:50pm
2 Fish Restaurant in Port Douglas celebrated its first anniversary at Coconut Grove on Sunday night.
The restaurant moved to its new venue at…
Biosecurity Queensland warns against cruelty to feral animals
Tuesday 2 September 2014, 11:20am
Biosecurity Queensland is reminding people that cruelty to any animal, including feral and pest animals, will not be tolerated and…
Bands keen for Sunset in the Park
Tuesday September 2 2014, 2:45pm
The much-anticipated lineup for Sunset in the Park 2014 has been announced and includes headliners Sun Salute, Timber and Wood and Dave Cooke.
Timber and…
Raiders win grand final against JCU
Monday September 1 2014, 5:00pm
The Port Douglas Raiders have been crowned champions of the Cairns District Rugby Union competition after a thrilling 16-8 win over James Cook…
Mirage Country Club shows off upgraded course
Monday September 1 2014, 2:10pm
Mirage Country Club in Port Douglas hosted a locals-only ‘Progressional Invitational’ golf game last Friday to show off upgrades to the…
Black Diggers, WWI's untold story at Cairns Civic Theatre Wed 8th October
September 2014, Monday
Queensland Theatre Company, Brisbane Festival in association with QPAC, The Balnaves Foundation and the Cairns Civic Theatre present a…
Douglas firefighters celebrate leaders
Monday September 1 2014, 11:16am
Staff and families from the Port Douglas Fire Station came together last week to celebrate the service of two of the station’s leaders.
The small party…
Fresh talent double showcase at the Clink
September 2014, Monday
The Tropical North Theatre Company presented two short play productions at the Clink Theatre in Port Douglas on both Saturday and Sunday evenings this weekend (30th and…
Small tourism businesses tipped to fuel Queensland's growth
Friday August 29 2014, 5:10pm
Queensland’s peak industry body for tourism, Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), said tourism’s small businesses could be…
Crocs season to conclude
Friday August 29 2014, 12:48pm
By Andy Smith
Last game at the Croc pit for 2014 - yes tomorrow will see our game against Norths conclude the home and away series.
Unfortunately we missed out on…
International tourism to Australia increasing
Friday August 29 2014, 9:55am
International tourism to Australia has increased by 7.9 per cent since in the last 12 months, according to a report by Tourism Australia, with Port…
New Visions gallery to take Douglas into fantasy world
Thursday September 11 2014, 4:10pm
A recently-opened gallery in Port Douglas is bringing a touch of the mystic world to the town’s art scene.
New Visions Art Gallery…
Daintree forum hailed as success
Thursday August 28 2014, 5:00pm
A Douglas Shire Council (DSC) forum held at Diwan heard the concerns of residents living north of the Daintree River on Thursday.
About forty people…
Mossman State High School Students enjoy Politics workshop
28 August 2014, Thursday
Year 12 Study of Society students from Mossman State High School attended a local and state politics workshop at the Douglas Shire Chambers with…
Mossman Gymnasts rank in FNQ Top 10
28 August 2014, Thursday
Mossman & District Gymnastics Club proudly had some of their gymnasts rank in the top 10 in their Level recently at the FNQ Junior Regional Championships in…
'State of the art' new golf carts for Mirage Country Club
Thursday August 28 2014, 10:55am
Mirage Country Club Port Douglas has picked up a set of shiny state of the art golf carts as part of a refurbishment plan.
The…
Tangaroa Blue makes a difference at Woody Island
Wednesday August 27 2014, 4:20pm
Environmental organisation Tangaroa Blue has completed another beach clean-up, this time much closer to home at Woody Island, northeast of Port…
Cruise ship brings economic boon to Douglas
Wednesday August 27 2014, 1:30pm
The anchoring of cruise ship Pacific Dawn off Port Douglas has brought a surge of about 1800 paying customers into town.
The Dawn, which is…
Council secures funding for Degarra causeways project
Wednesday August 27 2014, 10:01am
The Degarra community on the Bloomfield River will have significantly improved access with the announcement Douglas Shire Council has…
Entsch proposes legalising medical cannabis
Tuesday August 26 2014, 4:30pm
Federal member for Leichhart Warren Entsch has proposed legalising cannabis oil as a treatment for debilitating illnesses such as multiple sclerosis,…
Mossman Golf Club hosts Holden Scramble round
Tuesday August 26 2014, 4:45pm
By Shona Barbour
Mossman Golf Club hosted 68 players in a qualifying round of the Holden Scramble on Saturday in perfect conditions.
The…
Dragons finish season with home loss
Tuesday August 26 2014, 2:25pm
By Logan Marsh
The Douglas United Dragons have rounded off a disappointing season with a 3-2 home loss to Marlin Coast at Cassowary Park on Saturday…
Cairns Choral Society Gala with David Hudson 13th and 14th Sept
26 August 2014, Tuesday
Since 1923 the Cairns Choral Society has produced ensembles and choirs for our region as well as competing in Eisteddfods, performing at…
Mossman State High School Students enjoy Politics workshop
28 August 2014, Thursday
Year 12 Study of Society students from Mossman State High School attended a local and state politics workshop at the Douglas Shire Chambers with…
Douglas locals shine at Underwater Film Festival
Tuesday August 26 2014, 10:50am
Two Port Douglas filmmakers have picked up awards at the 8th Underwater Cairns Film Festival at the Civic Theatre last Saturday.
With a sold…
