As travel restrictions start to ease across the country, Qantas and Jetstar will increase their domestic and regional flying for June and July, Qantas said in a statement today. The additional services, announced by Qantas today, will see…
Foodies are in for a treat thanks to a collection of producers and food experiences from around the Douglas Shire coming together to launch the Daintree Food Trail. The Daintree Food Trail offers a handy map and website highlighting the…
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Mossman Show, the show public holiday, scheduled for Monday 20 July, will still go ahead on the same date. Douglas Shire residents are encouraged to make use of the long weekend by taking a backyard…
Council has voted to defer the adoption of the 2020/21 Fees & Charges for one week to allow for further investigations. The schedule of fees and charges developed for the 2020/21 financial year strives to achieve an equitable…
It has never been more important for small business owners to understand how to unlock new revenue streams and winning Government contracts can be the lifeline they desperately need. Government contracts and tenders are not just reserved…
Dozens of tourism operators rallied in Cairns today to ‘toot for tourism’, calling for border closures to be lifted in time to save the tourism industry. In a coordinated protest with those on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, around 30…
Today is Thank a First Responder Day and in what has been a challenging year, our first responders continue to keep the public safe, day in and day out, so we take this opportunity to say a big thank you. In the Douglas Shire, we have a…
Two people were taken to Mossman Hospital yesterday following a single-vehicle rollover on the Captain Cook Highway south of Mossman. The vehicle has landed in a ditch south of Bonnie Doon road at around 3:45pm yesterday afternoon. …
It might not be the ideal time to travel and the border closures have only added to the woes of those eager to see parts of the country. But this has not prevented some of our “favourite” television faces selecting their favourite holiday…
Police are appealing for witnesses, including dashcam vision, of several vehicles believed to have travelled through the Port Douglas and Mossman area last week. The vehicles were allegedly involved in a series of armed robberies and a…
One of the biggest questions being asked and discussed among locals is whether Port Douglas can turn itself around once the pandemic is over and return to being a popular tourist destination and a sought-after property market. If anyone…
From mid-day today a number of COVID-19 restriction will be eased allowing Queenslanders greater freedoms within the state. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk yesterday announced stage two of Queensland’s Roadmap to easing restrictions will…
The Douglas Shire will benefit this weekend from the latest health advice from the Queensland Government. And come Saturday, get a takeaway or head to your local bakery because family picnics are back on in the shire with the…
Over the last couple of months, we have heard many tales of people losing their jobs across the Douglas Shire thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, so it is nice to hear when small local businesses are able to re-hire staff. And thanks to the…
Real Estate and ‘shelter’ is seen in these lockdown times as ‘essential’ business. As such, properties are still being actively listed and sold here in Port Douglas. Since around 80% of prospective buyers are interstate the prospect of…
Queensland’s annual harvest season can go ahead with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today assuring growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health obligations. Many growers in Far North Queensland…
Zoos and aquariums have been handed a much-needed lifeline with the Federal Government unveiling a $94.6 million support package to help them get through the coronavirus crisis. A number of local FNQ operators are eligible for the funding…
Douglas Shire Council has announced a relief package designed to alleviate pressure on businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19 over the next two months. Douglas Shire Council endorsed the $179,000 suite of measures and committed…
Newly-elected Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has survived his first open Council meeting, but not without its challenges. And without giving himself a mark out of 10, he said he fully expected to be opposed. “Today’s first meeting…
The debate about a bridge crossing over the Daintree River has again been ignited as Douglas Shire Council resolved at today’s meeting to temporarily suspend the two-ferry solution contract negotiations and explore other options through…
Russell O'Doherty, president of Daintree Renewable Energy Inc., has refuted claims by Douglas Shire Councillor Roy Zammataro he was not invited to any meetings to discuss power in the Daintree. Cr Zammataro was the lone voice to vote…
Douglas Shire Council staff will inspect a privately owned swimming pool next to Oaks Resort in Port Douglas to determine the feasibility of buying the site. Douglas Shire Council resolved to allocate $5,000 towards assessing the state…
While the global society is getting used to the daily media coverage of COVID-19 case numbers, lots of scientists all over the world are working hard to explore possible treatments. The emphasis must be on “possible” treatments - as to…
The Douglas Shire’s retail sector has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk that certain COVID-19 restrictions will be eased, particularly the relaxation of rules around shopping for non-essential…
Newly-elected Mayor Michael Kerr has burst out of the starting blocks by introducing and focusing on a number of controversial issues through Mayoral Minutes in the first meeting he chairs tomorrow (10am). The meeting will be live-streamed…
