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526. Pair lucky to be alive after boat sinks at Arlington Reef  
Date: 15-06-2020
A Kewarra Beach couple is lucky to be alive after their boat sunk at Arlington Reef, 38 kilometres off the coast of Cairns on Saturday night. The male and female onboard had been unable to access lifejackets and the EPIRB after the anchor…  
527. Whales return: Family of Humpbacks spotted minutes from Port  
Date: 15-06-2020
An awesome sight met sailors aboard Sailaway this morning with a family of Humpback Whales spotted just outside the Port Douglas Crystalbrook Marina. The two adult whales and a calf, obviously ignoring border restrictions by making their…  
528. A free helping hand for Douglas businesses  
Date: 15-06-2020
Struggling Douglas businesses are being offered a helping hand through access to free professional workforce advice to help them get back on track as lockdown restrictions ease. The Douglas Economic Recovery Group is working with local…  
529. OPINION | Coalition regresses to the mean  
Date: 14-06-2020
In the past week, the Coalition Government has slowly but inconsistently wound back the concessions it made in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. It said it would end free childcare but would continue tax concessions to business. This is…  
530. Staggering figures reveal the Far North’s reliance on JobKeeper  
Date: 13-06-2020
A Federal member is saying it’s a “no-brainer” and the shire’s mayor believes it is imperative that the JobKeeper program continues beyond the September cut off. Warren Entsch, the Federal Member for Leichhardt, said it was a “no-brainer”…  
531. Border reopening: Queensland sets date says PM  
Date: 12-06-2020
A date has been set for the reopening of the Queensland borders according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following today’s National Cabinet meeting. However, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has yet to make any confirmation. In a press…  
532. Cape York lockdown eases  
Date: 12-06-2020
Families separated across the Far North will be able to reunite following a change to Cape York travel restrictions from midnight last night but it’s not good news for tourists yet. The Federal Government has ended the biosecurity lockout…  
533. New play equipment and an off-leash zone  
Date: 12-06-2020
George Davis Park in Mossman has been given a spruce up with a new junior play unit, new plants and an off-leash zone added to the site. Douglas Shire Council staff and contractors have been working on the site, which is scheduled to…  
534. Red and yellow flags set for a comeback on Four Mile  
Date: 12-06-2020
After 76 days the red and yellow flags will return to Four Mile Beach from tomorrow morning. Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) will raise the iconic red and yellow flags on all patrolled North Queensland beaches on Saturday 13 June, as…  
535. State announces support for Far North tourism jobs  
Date: 11-06-2020
Some of the largest tourism operators and employers in the Far North will share in $4 million of funding from the state government to support jobs through the COVID-19 pandemic. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the funding –…  
536. Community spirit shines in Koko’s kitchen  
Date: 11-06-2020
In what has been a tough couple of months for the community in Port Douglas the team at Koko’s Poolside Bar & Kitchen have dug deep to give back by running a complimentary community kitchen every Monday afternoon with support from…  
537. Reef breakthrough: Good bacteria boosts coral survival  
Date: 11-06-2020
In a breakthrough for the Reef, researchers have proven that a dose of good bacteria increases the overall health of corals and their tolerance to stresses related to climate change. Great Barrier Reef Foundation Managing Director, Anna…  
538. Calypso returns to the outer reef  
Date: 10-06-2020
Slowly but surely businesses are starting to re-emerge and one local favourite set to make an appearance this weekend is Calypso Snorkel and Drive. For the first time since 21 March, Calypso will dip its toes back in the water venturing…  
539. Small business expert: How to create new revenue  
Date: 10-06-2020
Many businesses in the Douglas Shire are doing it tough at the moment so unlocking new revenue streams has never been more important. Newsport is running a series of giveaways giving our readers the chance to get their hands-on small…  
540. VIDEO | Incredible sight captured on the Great Barrier Reef  
Date: 10-06-2020
Incredible footage has been released of tens of thousands of green turtles swimming off Raine Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Researchers at Raine Island, the world’s largest green turtle rookery, have used a drone to conduct accurate…  
541. Council votes on new fees schedule  
Date: 09-06-2020
Douglas Shire Council has moved to adopt the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21, during a special Council meeting today. Chief Financial Officer Tara Killeen said the new schedule was more equitable and more aligned to a ‘user pays’…  
542. Calling for Radical kids to get creative to help protect the reef  
Date: 09-06-2020
Ahoy ocean lovers! Do you have a big idea to help protect the Great Barrier Reef? Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef has teamed up with James Cook University and plastic straw swashbuckler Molly Steer to launch Reef RADicals, an exciting…  
543. The Port Douglas Markets set to return  
Date: 09-06-2020
The Port Douglas Markets have been given the go-ahead by Council to resume operating on 28 June with restrictions in place. A maximum of 70 stalls spaced 1.5 metres apart is part of several restrictions under Council’s ‘Stage A’ guide to…  
544. Police intercept large quantity of alcohol bound for remote community  
Date: 08-06-2020
Police have intercepted three Kowanyama men carrying a large quantity of alcohol in a restricted zone in Cape York. A Toyota Landcruiser bound for Kowanyama was intercepted on Kowanyama Pormpuraaw Road shortly before 11:00pm on 7 June. …  
545. Good to go: How a new campaign hopes to deliver a billion-dollar boost to tourism  
Date: 08-06-2020
Queensland’s hard-hit tourism sector has been given a boost from the state government via a new tourism campaign projected to deliver a $1 billion in overnight accommodation takings for tourism operators over the next four months. Premier…  
546. OPINION | Lessons from Sheean Victoria Cross case  
Date: 07-06-2020
In the new environment of political leaders being more willing to accept expert advice, it seemed a little perplexing that the Government would reject the unanimous recommendation of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to award…  
547. Call for more venues as weddings expected to boom in 2021  
Date: 06-06-2020
The local wedding industry is bracing for a rush of loved up couple’s keen to tie the knot in the Douglas Shire next year. There are an estimated 500 weddings held in the area per year, which is nine times the national average, however,…  
548. VIDEO | Mossman set to shine with new lighting installation  
Date: 05-06-2020
It's Mossman’s turn to shine with new decorative lighting being installed in the iconic raintrees, located at the northern edge of town. Those passing under the trees will be treated to the decorative display featuring 1.36km of lighting…  
549. Australian-first project to restore key reefs off Port Douglas and Cairns  
Date: 05-06-2020
Efforts to protect and restore key coral reefs in the Port Douglas and Cairns region will receive a $1.7 million life injection through the creation of Australia’s first integrated Reef Restoration Hub. The Great Barrier Reef Foundation…  
550. The pubs are back  
Date: 04-06-2020
It’s been a long time between drinks but slowly the pubs are starting to reopen. Port Douglas favourites Rattle N Hum and Paddy’s Irish Bar threw open their doors this afternoon for the first time in ten weeks and Publican, Danny Gray,…  
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