Council seeks feedback for new street tree
Monday June 30 2014, 4:15pm
Douglas Shire Council will ask the community for ideas on what kind of tree to replace a large beach almond in Macrossan Street that was blown down during…
Small rate rise in 'conservative' budget
Friday June 27 2014, 3:45pm
Douglas Shire ratepayers will wear a 5.2 per cent rate increase under the new council’s first budget, which Mayor Julia Leu has described as “conservative…
Douglas restaurant targets wedding market
Friday June 27 2014, 10:29am
A Douglas restaurant launching new services to tap into the area’s popularity as a destination wedding hotspot.
2 Fish Seafood Restaurant on Macrossan Street…
Wild cassowaries strut their stuff in Daintree
Thursday June 26 2014, 3:15pm
Tourists and staff got up close and personal with some wild cassowaries at Daintree Discovery Centre yesterday, with sightings of the large birds on the…
Missing boat crew found, towed to Douglas
Wednesday June 26 2014, 11:39am
A boat declared missing last night has been found by police and towed to Port Douglas early this morning.
Queensland Police Media advised at 11:30pm last…
Douglas: As seen on TV
Wednesday June 25 2014, 2:05pm
Douglas has always been famous for its beauty but it will be getting a bit more of a run on both local and overseas television screens soon.
Bright winter weather,…
Petition seeks animal circus ban
Wednesday June 25 2014, 10:15am
Although Stardust Circus has packed up and left town, debate rages on over the use of animals for performance in circuses.
A petition to Douglas Shire Council by…
New skate park at Wonga Beach to open
Wednesday June 26 2014, 12:28m
A new skate park opening at Wonga Beach on the weekend will get local kids active and feature demonstrations by the Port Douglas Bike Hire freestyle crew in…
Walk this Cassowary Way: New attraction opens at Wildlife Habitat
Wednesday June 25 2014, 9:20am
In the 25th year of the incomparable Wildlife Habitat here in Port Douglas there is absolutely no sign of complacency or resting on their…
'Challenging shoot' in deceptive conditions at rifle club
Wednesday July 23 2014, 11:06am
By Malcolm McKellar
In deceptively serene conditions, a light mirage and a difficult-to-read variable breeze compounded the challenge of a…
Young golfer achieves hole-in-one at Mossman
Tuesday June 24 2014, 1:00pm
By Shona Barbour
Mossman Golf Club is enjoying perfect weather and one member inadvertently tested the pond on 16, his companions are suggesting he host…
Roadworks detour confirmed
Tuseday June 24 2014, 11:16am
Everyone slogging their way through the roadworks on Port Douglas Road will be able to breathe a sigh of relief soon with the confirmation of a viable detour along Mahogany Street…
British TV series filming in Douglas
Monday June 23 2014, 3:37pm
Shots of Douglas’s magnificent surroundings will air on British TV early next year as part of a BBC One series being filmed near the Sugar Wharf earlier today.
The…
Possibly deadly canister found washed up in Dickson Inlet
Monday June 23 2014, 12:36pm
BREAKING NEWS:
At least one canister possibly containing a deadly poison has been found washed up in Dickson inlet in Port Douglas.
The…
Hope for motorists as detour negotiations continue
Monday June 23 2014, 3:57pm
Douglas motorists’ woes could be over sooner than they think with a detour around works on Port Douglas Road possibly opening soon.
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Crocs win both grades in sunny winter match
Monday June 23 2014, 9:31am
By Des Rolfe
Paradoxically on the day of the Winter Solstice, the Croc Pit was bathed in glorious sunshine.
80 footballers were able to play their…
Increasing inequality is bad news for rich and poor alike
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I have finally waded through Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century.
When I say “waded through”, I do not mean “read”, rather the book was read to…
Aquis gambling problems outweigh benefits: Xenophon
Friday June 20 2014, 4:21pm
Independent senator Nick Xenophon has spoken out against the proposed Aquis mega-casino in Yorkey’s Knob, citing the increased risk of problem gambling such…
How to turn the roadworks problem into an opportunity
Friday June 20 2014, 10:20am
By John Onto
How to kill an economy in one easy lesson:
As the Port Douglas economy recovers after a five year beating following the GFC, rise in…
Douglas Netball Association report
Friday June 20 2014, 11:06am
By Treveen Page
There was fast and furious action at Douglas Netball Association on Tuesday.
Douglas Junior Netball started on court 1 with the Young Comets playing…
Abbott and Harper are fools to place economy above environment
Thursday June 19 2014, 4:15pm
THE TWO dumb Prime Ministers, Canada’s Stephen Harper and Australia’s Tony Abbott are on their own.
The so-called conservative alliance…
What was wrong with the road?
Thursday June 19 2014, 11:54am
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has explained what was actually wrong with the Port Douglas Road surface, and why it the works on it are happening…
Crocs fight tooth and nail for win over Lions
Thursday June 19 2014, 2:29pm
Beware a Crocodile who's been called an easybeat!
The Port Douglas Crocs staged a ferocious all-team effort at Holloways Beach on Saturday to prove to…
Douglas icon Nautilus celebrates 60th
Wednesday June 18 2014, 2:13pm
An iconic Douglas restaurant has celebrated its 60th anniversary in a glamorous party on Monday night.
The town’s biggest names turned out for the night…
Kempton explains roadworks planning
Wednesday June 18 2014, 9:13am
Member for Cook David Kempton has said Port Douglas Road works have been 'in the planning for some time' and offered to take calls from anyone stuck in traffic at…
