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476. Saturday’s Wangetti Beach attack and Toyah case “not related”  
Date: 06-07-2020
A sexual attack at Wangetti Beach over the weekend just a “couple hundred metres” from where Toyah Cordingley was murdered almost two years ago, has sent a chill through the community, however, police say the attacks were not linked. At…  
477. New baby koala makes her debut at Hartley’s  
Date: 06-07-2020
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures might be known for its sharp-toothed ancient reptiles but recently a cuddlier creature has been delighting visitors. A baby Koala named Paradise has recently made her debut to visitors at Hartley’s in…  
478. Woman allegedly sexually assaulted on Wangetti Beach  
Date: 05-07-2020
Police have charged a 20-year-old man after the alleged sexual assault and attempted rape of a 26-year-old Cairns woman at Wangetti Beach yesterday. It will be alleged that at around 9:00am a man approached a woman who was…  
479. OPINION | Sinking money into the military  
Date: 04-07-2020
When the Government announced this week its $80 billion increase in military spending over the next decade to $270 billion, there was no chorus of “Where is the money coming from?” that usually accompanies pre-election promises of, say,…  
480. All ability improvements slated for Mossman Pool  
Date: 03-07-2020
There is a bit in the pipeline for the Mossman Pool this year with almost $350,000 worth of improvements earmarked for the precinct in the 2020-21 Annual Budget. The plans include making the pool an all-abilities facility with Council’s…  
481. Hemingway’s opens as restrictions ease today  
Date: 03-07-2020
Businesses are rejoicing as stage three of Queensland’s roadmap to easing restrictions came into effect at midday today, including one of Port Douglas biggest venues, Hemingway’s Brewery, who will reopen its doors tonight. Pubs, bars,…  
482. Small businesses unite: tips to give your business the best chance  
Date: 03-07-2020
It’s been a tough time for small businesses causing many to look for new ways to broaden their revenue streams. Thomas Pollock, small business expert and author of Winning Government Business: The 6 Rules And 9 Absolutes for Small to…  
483. Council rescinds decision on block; takes carbon footprint talks back to public  
Date: 02-07-2020
The Council-owned block of land in the Daintree is back in discussions this week after Council voted to rescind a previously approved motion from February 2020, regarding a concept plan for the 374-hectare parcel of land. Lot 83, Cape…  
484. Council to hand Blue Pools back to Traditional Owners  
Date: 02-07-2020
The culturally significant Blue Pools will be returned to the Traditional Owners. Douglas Shire Council has resolved to relinquish joint trusteeship of Blue Pools, located in the Daintree, to the Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation. …  
485. Councillors turn down pay rise, Balley Hooley to be considered  
Date: 02-07-2020
There was a lot on the agenda at the Council Meeting this week. Here are a few of the items that were passed. Councillors knock back pay rise After adopting the 2020-21 Annual Budget, Douglas Shire Mayor and Councillors unanimously…  
486. Budget: Highlights of Council’s record capital spend  
Date: 01-07-2020
In handing down the 2020/21 Budget yesterday, Council revealed its largest ever capital works program with a focus on renewing and upgrading critical infrastructure to help build the region out of COVID-19. The $21.17 million investment…  
487. TPDD funding halved; Council shifts tourism approach  
Date: 01-07-2020
Douglas Shire Council has committed $860,000 to tourism, events, and economic development in its 2020/21 Budget, handed down yesterday, but it comes with some significant changes to their tourism strategy. Developing new revenue streams,…  
488. Exemplar celebrates 27 years in Port Douglas with hot new offer  
Date: 01-07-2020
Exemplar Coaches and Limousines turns 27-years-old today. To celebrate and show their appreciation for all the local support over the last 27 years, Exemplar is offering a “Birthday Rate” which will get you from Port Douglas to the…  
489. Budget: Small rate rise and a record capital works program  
Date: 30-06-2020
The Douglas Shire Council has handed down its 2020/21 Annual Budget today at Council Chambers in Mossman, the first under Mayor Michael Kerr, with a huge focus on capital works to stimulate the economy and help build the region out of…  
490. Queensland border to open to all but one state  
Date: 30-06-2020
The Queensland border will reopen to all states and territories except Victoria from 10 July. Those travelling from the other states and territories will, however, be required to fill out a border declaration form before being permitted…  
491. Port Douglas Nipper named Junior Athlete of the Year  
Date: 30-06-2020
The hard work has paid off for young Port Douglas SLSC Nipper, Rochelle Johnson, who has been named Junior Athlete of the Year at the annual Surf Life Saving North Queensland Branch Awards. Rochelle said she was extremely excited and…  
492. GALLERY | The Palmer Sea Reef crowns golf club champs  
Date: 29-06-2020
The Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course has crowed its 2020 Club Champions after three rounds of tight competition. Taking out top honours in the men’s A-grade comp was Jimmy Dormer, the Overall Gross winner on 231 and Kurt Freitas the Overall…  
493. ON THE AGENDA | It’s budget time  
Date: 29-06-2020
The budget will be top of discussion during a special council meeting held tomorrow, 30 June at 10.00am at the Council Chambers, to adopt Council’s 2020/2021 Budget. Discussions will also include differential general rates, utility…  
494. OPINION | Tragedy leading to higher living standards  
Date: 28-06-2020
You could replace the words “Black Death” with the words “Covid 19” in the following quote from a Medieval historian: “The Black Death was a great tragedy. However, the decrease in population caused by the plague increased the wages of…  
495. Local accommodation sector desperate for borders to reopen  
Date: 27-06-2020
The opening of the Queensland borders is top of mind of hotels and resorts managers and owners as they look at their forward booking occupancies for the period August-December which they hope will significantly improve. And Steve Molnar,…  
496. Competition: When will Migaloo arrive?  
Date: 26-06-2020
Newsport is celebrating the beginning of the annual whale season with a friendly competition to guess when Migaloo, the most famous whale of them all, will grace us with his presence. According to a dedicated Twitter account tracking his…  
497. Mossman Golf Club crowns 2020 club champion  
Date: 26-06-2020
Mossman Golf Club has crowned its 2020 club champions following its annual two-weekend Club Championship event. For the fifth year in a row Wayne Christensen has taken out top honours crowned the men’s A grade and overall Gross Club…  
498. Council’s commitment to ecotourism  
Date: 26-06-2020
After becoming Australia’s first ECO certified destination last year, the Douglas Shire will continue to work closely with Ecotourism Australia. And Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said he had met with Ecotourism Australia CEO Rod…  
499. Hemingway's celebrates four years in Port Douglas  
Date: 26-06-2020
Hemingway's Brewery Port Douglas turns four-years-old today. The popular brewery will reopen for a one night only special event tonight to celebrate after being closed for months due to COVID-19 restrictions. With restrictions limiting…  
500. Free social ocean swim to kick off at Four Mile Beach  
Date: 25-06-2020
Avid swimmers will have the chance to join a free social ocean swim at Four Mile Beach. The Swimfit Social Ocean Swim, organised by local swimming coach Irene Cats, will kick off this Saturday 27 June at 9:00am at the front of the…  
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