To raise the awareness of domestic violence Mossman residents may have noticed a splash of red in town with two new benches installed as part of the Red Bench Project. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the aim of project, initiated by…
R U OK? Day, is a national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. And LiveLife Pharmacy Macrossan Street will be embracing…
A large crowd turned out to farewell Kara the adult green turtle when she was released back into the ocean from Four Mile Beach on Saturday. Kara was found by a group of locals on Four Mile Beach in March 2019, sick, dehydrated, and in…
Unbeknown to many Port Douglas residents, a movie thriller titled Kidnapped is currently being filmed in the town. It’s being produced by The Steve Jaggi Company and will make its debut at Event Cinemas next year. Kidnapped is an…
UPDATE: The winners of our family passes to 'A Simple Space' in Port Douglas, selected at random are: - Lillian Hussey-Smith - Jayson Davis Please contact Newsport to receive your tickets! EARLIER: Newsport has partnered…
A refurbished Sugar Wharf has been restored in a number of key areas which will enhance its presence at the numerous events held at the venue. This follows the Douglas Shire Council laying down new timber outdoor decking and completed…
The Salvation Army’s Kubirri Aged Care Centre in Mossman has recently opened welcoming its first residents through the doors of the newly completed facility. The new centre has been over 20 years in the making with many passionate…
UPDATE: Police will prepare a report for the Coroner into the deaths of 45-year-old Troy Harvey and his four-year-old son, Koah, after a suspected murder-suicide at Rossville in Far North Queensland on Friday. Detectives are continuing…
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce will be holding its AGM on Thursday 17 September, from 7.30am – 9am at the Tin Shed. There will be two key note speakers: • 7: 30 am Presentation by John Hale – Strategy Adviser – Hale Consulting Group…
Detectives investigating the deaths of a 45-year-old man and 4-year-old boy at Rossville, south of Cooktown on Friday, in a suspected murder-suicide, are appealing for community assistance as they continue investigations. Police officers…
Another week and yet more examples of corporate greed and wrong-doing emerge. Big for-profit corporations are using JobKeeper funds as DividendKeeper and BonusKeeper. Facebook is making bullying threats over the Australian Government’s…
The future of the Daintree River crossing is in full swing and Council has announced that postcards will hit every mailbox in the Douglas Shire when consultation about the future of the Daintree River crossing starts later this…
Detectives are investigating the deaths of a man and child at Rossville, in Far North Queensland this morning. Rossville is located approximately 20 minutes south of Cooktown and 50 minutes north of Wujal Wujal. A police spokesperson…
A group of locals have joined forces on a mission to keep dollars in Douglas and help accommodation businesses in the Shire financially recover from COVID-19. The newly formed Douglas Shire Accommodation Cooperative (DSAC) have formed…
Far North Queenslanders who work with animals are being urged to get vaccinated against a bacterial disease carried by animals that has been identified on the Atherton Tablelands. Cairns Tropical Public Health Services has confirmed 23…
The third annual Targa Great Barrier Reef race kicked off today and will run over 18 stages in three days in Cairns, the Cassowary Coast, and the Tablelands. Police warn spectators to make sure they find a safe position to view the race…
Kara the adult green turtle is being released back into the ocean from Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas on Saturday 5 September. Volunteers from the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC) who have cared for the turtle will do the…
A recent roundtable discussion with tour operators from two Far North tourism towns could benefit for site-specific funding after a meeting with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. The premier singled out Port Douglas and Kuranda who have…
Firefighters have responded to reports of a fire at the Mossman Mill this afternoon.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said three fire crews were called to the scene just after 3:00pm after a small fire broke out in…
AFL fans in the Far North will finally get their piece of the action when the first of at least three AFL games to be played in Cairns kicks off today. The Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons will clash at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns at…
Father’s Day is on Sunday and children across the Douglas Shire are celebrating their dads. At St Augustine's School in Mossman students yesterday celebrated their dads during a Father's Day morning full of games followed by a special…
Surf Lifesaving clubs are the heart of the beach and local Far North Queensland clubs are inviting you to get involved. Currently in the middle of their season, Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club Coach, Irene Cats, said it is never too…
It's official, after much speculation Queensland will host the 2020 AFL Grand Final at the Gabba in Brisbane. AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan made the official announcement today confirming the grand final will be played on 24…
A fruitful marina restaurant is luring foodies in with quality produce and exceptional service. This year it has been anything but predictable on the culinary landscape with restaurants forced to chop and change how they do business. …
Dancing is back in the Douglas Shire with Bodies In Motion Dance School returning to the stage once again. With dance classes only resuming in July thanks to COVID restrictions, students have spent the past seven weeks rehearsing and…
