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351. Tourism lifeline: Port Douglas attraction amongst those set to cash in  
Date: 31-08-2020
The Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas will receive a cash boost to go towards a new croc attraction as part of the State Government’s multi-million-dollar lifeline announced today for the Far North’s tourism sector. Premier Annastacia…  
352. Level one water restrictions now in effect across Douglas Shire  
Date: 31-08-2020
Level one water restrictions have come into effect across the Douglas shire today as water intake levels continue to drop due to low amounts of rainfall in 2020. The Rex Creek intake level continues to drop towards 300mm with no…  
353. FNQ front and centre as state Cabinet touches down in Cairns  
Date: 31-08-2020
After two delays due to COVID-19, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today brought her full Cabinet to Cairns. The Far North will be front of mind when ministers convene over the next three days of meetings. The Cabinet was originally…  
354. OPINION | More pro-population growth propaganda  
Date: 30-08-2020
There was more fear-mongering, self-serving, and flawed guestimates over population this week – this time from the quintessential accountant and consultant to big business and government, KPMG. Shock, horror, Australia’s population would…  
355. Kerr’s energy after 120 days clearly evident  
Date: 29-08-2020
When he looks back at the past 120 days in office, Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has every reason to believe he has added much-needed energy to the shire thanks to many dedicated people. “Perhaps our greatest achievement is the…  
356. Have your say: Daintree Crossing options report released to public  
Date: 28-08-2020
Douglas Shire Council has today released a report outlining the transport options for the Daintree River crossing ahead of public consultations which will bring to an end the long-running bridge vs ferry debate. The Daintree River…  
357. Nick Gibson recognised for contribution to local basketball  
Date: 28-08-2020
Long-time local, Nick Gibson, has been recognised for his contribution to basketball in the region by being awarded the very first Life Membership Award at the Port Douglas Basketball Club. The award recognises Mr Gibson’s commitment as…  
358. Raiders top table after dominant display against JCU  
Date: 27-08-2020
The Port Douglas Reef Raiders rugby union team have surged to the top of the Rainforest Cup following an impressive 25-7 win against the JCU Mariners at the Port Douglas sporting complex on Wednesday night. Raiders led 15-0 at halftime. …  
359. Dream job living and working on Low Isles up for grabs  
Date: 27-08-2020
If living full time on and caring for an isolated tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef sounds like a dream come true, then this could be the job for you. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is on the hunt for new…  
360. Cairns records first active COVID-19 case since May  
Date: 27-08-2020
A returned traveller in Cairns has tested positive for COVID-19 while in hotel quarantine, the first active case in the Far North since May. Deputy Primer, Steven Miles, confirmed the case was one of two recorded in Queensland in the…  
361. GALLERY | All the surf and sand action at Far North’s first surf carnival of 2020  
Date: 26-08-2020
More than 230 competitors from across five Far Northern Surf Life Saving Clubs recently competed over two days in the first carnival of the North Queensland Branch Surf Sports season. Hosted by Cairns Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) in Palm…  
362. Residents urged to be water-wise as water restrictions loom  
Date: 26-08-2020
Douglas Shire residents are being encouraged to think water-wise as the dry season continues to lower water levels in local catchments meaning water restrictions could be introduced as early as next week. A lack of rain during the wet…  
363. Top of the table clash for Raiders  
Date: 25-08-2020
The Port Douglas Reef Raiders rugby union team will be put to the test on Wednesday night when they meet last year’s premiers JCU Mariners in a top of the table clash at the sporting complex. Kick-off is at 7.30pm. The Raiders are…  
364. Daintree bridge versus ferry debate to go to public consultation  
Date: 25-08-2020
The debate about the type of crossing for the Daintree River has been a hot topic for many years and now the decision will go back to the community. Douglas Shire Council has resolved to endorse a community consultation plan for the…  
365. Love where you live: Photo comp to show off region’s beauty  
Date: 25-08-2020
A ‘social’ competition encouraging local amateur and professional photographers to share their love of the Port Douglas and Daintree region, has been launched. Tara Bennett, chief executive officer of Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, said…  
366. VIDEO | A dozen people charged after police bust FNQ drug network  
Date: 24-08-2020
Twelve people have been charged with nearly 200 offences after a major police operation busted an alleged drug trafficking network operating across the Far North seizing drugs, $100,000 cash, guns, and vehicles. On Friday and Saturday,…  
367. Teenager still critical after Rocky Point crash  
Date: 24-08-2020
A 16-year-old Daintree teenager remains in a critical condition in Townsville hospital following a serious head on traffic crash near Rocky Point on Saturday night. Emergency services including Critical Care paramedics and the Rescue…  
368. ON THE AGENDA | Council expected to support local events  
Date: 24-08-2020
Council will consider entering into a three three-year Resource and Performance Agreement with Port Douglas Artists Inc for Call of the Running Tide, at Tuesday’s ordinary meeting in Mossman. The proposal is for the following funding:…  
369. OPINION | Quit ANZUS if Trump wins  
Date: 23-08-2020
If Donald Trum is re-elected President in November, Australia should withdraw from the ANZUS treaty and encourage New Zealand to do the same thing. If he wins, it must mean only one of two things: that either he has succeeded in cheating…  
370. Two seriously injured in horror smash at Rocky Point  
Date: 23-08-2020
A young man was left in a critical condition and a woman injured following a two vehicle crash near Rocky Point, north of Mossman, on Saturday night. Paramedics, including Critical Care, and the Rescue Helicopter were called to Mossman…  
371. School further embraces Indigenous language through grant  
Date: 21-08-2020
The State Government has launched its $200,000 Indigenous Languages Grants for 2020 supporting initiatives to teach, learn and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages with grants of up to $25,000. Mossman State School…  
372. Ratepayers benefit from Council initiative  
Date: 21-08-2020
The Douglas Shire Council has broken new ground by producing a pamphlet advising rate payers where their money is being spent. Rate payers would have received it with their latest rates. “This idea was presented to me and I had no…  
373. Annual Salsa Sorensen golf day ready for tee off  
Date: 21-08-2020
The annual Brian Salsa Sorensen charity golf day, which has raised more than $140,000 since its inception in 2009, will fall in line with current times and will not be raising any money or asking sponsors for prizes. The event, in…  
374. How an infamous conman was found hiding in Port Douglas  
Date: 20-08-2020
Infamous Australian conman Peter Foster was dramatically arrested on Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas on Thursday morning following a lengthy investigation by NSW Police and a private investigator into an alleged…  
375. Neighbourhood Centre celebrates Seniors Week with interview project  
Date: 20-08-2020
Seniors Week has taken on a new look and although it has had to cater to Covid19, they are not letting this disrupt their plans and for the first time in its 60-year history, Queensland’s annual celebration of seniors is going virtual. The…  
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