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501. Further drop in power bills will impact Shire  
Date: 25-06-2020
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said he was delighted to learn that regional Queensland household power bills will fall for the third year in a row from 1 July, by $84 for households and by $75 for small businesses. This has a direct…  
502. OPINION | Emotional load of business failings from border closures underestimated  
Date: 25-06-2020
“People want their cake and want to eat it too”. The somewhat naïve but totally innocent comment made by a family member, regarding business closures and border shutdowns in the state of Queensland sparked a fierce reaction. Whilst I do…  
503. Real estate tasty delights to entice sellers  
Date: 25-06-2020
Real Estate leader LJ Hooker Port Douglas is embarking on a marketing campaign opening up an opportunity for home owners thinking of selling. And there are “tasty” incentives to complement this unique idea. Each month, all new market…  
504. Stage one of Mossman Hospital upgrades complete  
Date: 24-06-2020
A significant upgrade of the historic Mossman Hospital is currently underway with the first stage now completed. A refurbished administration area at the rear of the hospital has been finalised to enable work to begin on the Emergency…  
505. New schooling option set to open its doors in Mossman in 2021  
Date: 24-06-2020
Families in the Douglas Shire will soon have another option for schooling with the Tropical North Steiner School set to open its doors in 2021. This new independent primary school aims to add to the diversity of the Douglas Shire and will…  
506. Port Douglas chef loses his appeal  
Date: 24-06-2020
Port Douglas chef Daniel Rooney, 27, lost his appeal against a 12 year jail sentence in the Court of Appeal yesterday. Mr Rooney was sentenced last year for a series of violent offences after abducting a Port Douglas woman for 16 hours…  
507. Citizen scientists to measure coastline with a snap  
Date: 24-06-2020
Citizen scientists will be able to help measure coastline changes when five CoastSnap phone cradles are installed at key beachfront locations across the Shire. Residents and visitors alike will be encouraged to participate in the…  
508. Wangetti Trail: Tenders called for next stage as construction progresses  
Date: 23-06-2020
Tourism Minister, Kate Jones, stopped by the Mowbray Bridge today to inspect construction on the first stage of the Wangetti Trail while also announcing the release of a $9 million tender for the next stage of work. Works are progressing…  
509. Port Douglas man charged with drug trafficking  
Date: 23-06-2020
A 44-year-old Port Douglas man has been charged with 52 drug-related offences, following a lengthy police investigation into drug supply in the Port Douglas area. Earlier this month Port Douglas officers executed several search warrants…  
510. Bilingual signs put Kuku Yalanji language on the map  
Date: 22-06-2020
Bilingual signage featuring Kuku Yalanji language has been erected across the Douglas Shire recognising the region’s rich Indigenous culture. The signage is currently at 25 locations with more to be installed in the coming months,…  
511. Don’t dump on our Reef  
Date: 22-06-2020
Don’t dump on our Reef is the message from the Tangaroa Blue Foundation in a new campaign, supported by Douglas Shire Council, to highlight the issue of single-use plastic dog poo bags and dog poo ending up on the Great Barrier Reef. The…  
512. OPINION | Endemic stacking and corrupting  
Date: 21-06-2020
Revelations in the past week of branch stacking in the Labor Party in Victoria and misuse of travel allowances across the political spectrum come just as voters’ confidence in politicians and politics was increasing as a result of their…  
513. Popular club looks to council for assistance  
Date: 20-06-2020
Douglas Community & Sports Club Inc., who operate The Tin Shed and the Mossman Golf Course, have turned to Douglas Shire Council for assistance to overcome their financial struggles. In a letter to its members, Anthony Dickinson,…  
514. Chasing their dreams: Local dancers accepted to the big time  
Date: 19-06-2020
Years of sweat and hard work has paid off for two local dancers who have been accepted to study at prestigious dance school, Dynamite Studios Australia, on the Gold Coast in 2021. Ruby Brunsdon and Angela Brischetto are much-loved members…  
515. Gymnastics’ giant leap as doors re-open  
Date: 19-06-2020
The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club (MDGC) eagerly threw open their doors this week after their recent closure due to COVID-19. On the 20 March 2020, the MDGC was forced to cease operations as outlined by the Federal Government. …  
516. Council wants record put straight  
Date: 19-06-2020
Douglas Shire Council has reacted strongly to comments on a social media page about its herbicide policy. Comments published about council staff by the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, have been deemed…  
517. Date set for Crocs return  
Date: 18-06-2020
AFL Cairns have today announced the 2020 season for the Senior, Reserves, and Women’s competitions will start on the weekend of 10 July. In a revised season each team will play each other twice, finishing with a three-week traditional…  
518. Alliance Airlines adds new direct route to Far North  
Date: 18-06-2020
A new direct flight route between Cairns and the Sunshine Coast is welcome news for the tourism industry and Far Northern residents. The new service announced today by the State Government will see Alliance Airlines flights operate three…  
519. Jack Murday appointed raiders’ captain  
Date: 18-06-2020
The Port Douglas Reef Raiders rugby union team has a new captain, they are training within the restrictions guidelines and looking forward to playing at least 12 matches when the season resumes 25 July. For a team that picked up a…  
520. “Bed tax” not to be taken lying down  
Date: 18-06-2020
Any visitor levy or “bed tax” will need to be thoroughly analysed before any action is taken, according to Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr. “There is a case for this, it cannot be ruled out, but it needs to be considered, discussed and…  
521. Douglas Netball calls time on season  
Date: 17-06-2020
The Douglas Netball Association (DNA) has called time of the 2020 season but vows to be back bigger and better next year. DNA were well into their pre-season and only weeks away from starting official games when COVID-19 struck with…  
522. REAL ESTATE | Port Douglas properties low on the ground  
Date: 17-06-2020
It is an interesting trend to pick up that listings in the Port Douglas property market have been less year on year even before Covid struck. The Covid-19 months have kept the number of properties being listed as still continuing the…  
523. Sailaway sets sail  
Date: 17-06-2020
Sailaway Port Douglas has returned to the seas this week resuming tour operations to the reef, Low Isles, and sunset sailing. After having to suspend tours in March due to COVID-19 restrictions, Owner Steve Edmondson said it’s a great…  
524. Cash splash: Small business grants, boost for first homeowners, and new flight funding  
Date: 16-06-2020
The State Government has come out spending today announcing the next phase of its economic recovery plan to back Queensland jobs, businesses and industries. Under today’s announcement, there will be $100 million in support for struggling…  
525. VIDEO | Curious croc wanders close to shore on Four Mile  
Date: 15-06-2020
UPDATE: Lifeguards have reopened Four Mile Beach. EARLIER: Lifeguards have closed Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas after a curious baby croc wandered too close to shore this afternoon. The 1.5-metre juvenile was sitting just a few…  
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