Dear Editor, The response last week to the Gazette’s online poll about the Douglas Shire mayoral election reveals that the tactics used to subvert the common good in far bigger democracies than this shire are now afoot here. It is not…
UPDATE: Five people have been confirmed dead following a light plane crash in Far North Queensland today. Most of the victims are believed to be government workers from Cairns. Police said the plane had failed to land twice at the…
With just under three weeks until the Douglas Shire heads to the polls the mayoral and councillor candidates had the opportunity to present themselves to the community. Over 140 people packed into the Mossman Bowls Club on Saturday to…
A successful turnout of the more than 100 people congregated at the Port Douglas Community Hall for the Douglas Business Expo on Friday. Trade booths were set up around the hall with local business owners and key industry and government…
It is set to be a wet rest of the week for the Douglas Shire as the Bureau of Meteorology initiates a Flood Watch for areas between the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Mackay from tomorrow. The warning area includes…
The Port Douglas Marine Rescue (MRPD) and Mossman State High School Student Trainee Coxswain program has welcomed a much-needed boost, receiving a $5,800 donation from the Douglas Shire Council through the Community Grants program. The…
Newsport readers are in with the chance to win one of five double passes to multi-instrumentalist ukulele strummer, drummer, and singer, Bobby Alu’s show at the Cairns Tanks Arts Centre on Friday 13 March. Smooth harmonies and rhythms…
Douglas Shire is bucking the trend in the March 28 Local Government election with its healthy list of councillor candidates and a mayoral challenge. When nominations closed on March 3, there were nine confirmed councillor candidates,…
Ladies of the Douglas Shire came together in a celebration of all things women at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre’s International Women’s Day luncheon on Friday. Held at Salsa Bar & Grill, this was the 23rd annual fundraiser for…
The moment you open the unassuming gate of this property you realise that you have entered into a unique realm. Like discovering a secret garden. 33 Coral Drive is one of the most unique properties in Port Douglas. With a capacity to…
Skytrans has launched a staggering 43 new passenger flights per week across Far North Queensland, opening up the region to four exciting new routes and two new destinations. From April 20 this year, Skytrans will provide 14 return flights…
During the bushfires and now the Covid-19 crisis did you notice that when it came to delivering bad news, it was the paid public servants, not the elected politicians, who were put before the cameras? When there was a macho announcement –…
Craft beers and a bigger food selection are what you will find at N17 Burger Co. come Monday when the popular sports bar unveils an extended new menu. A choice of local craft beers will be added on tap from Far North brewers; Hemingway’s…
The community will have the chance to hear from both their Mayoral and Councillor candidates at two election forums being held in the Douglas Shire in the coming days. The first is a public forum being hosted by the Douglas Shire…
The Port Douglas Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) Station has received a welcome boost with the announcement of four new firefighter positions. The Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui, said these additions will bring to five the total number of…
The North Queensland Muddies 2nd Grade side have been crowned the 2019/20 Cricket Far North one-day premiers following their successes at the weekend. On Saturday, they won their semi-final against Mareeba at Borzi Park in Mareeba and…
The annual Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre’s International Women’s Day luncheon is on again tomorrow at Salsa Bar and Grill. The luncheon is a celebration of Women’s strength, courage and diversity in the Douglas Shire and for 23 years…
The sustainability successes continue for Ecotourism Australia’s first ECO certified destination, the Douglas Shire, who have just taken home the Communities and Culture Award at the Sustainable Destination Awards in Europe.
And Tourism…
Douglas Shire Councillor candidates in the 28 March Local Government election will be focusing on a range of issues including water security, development, economic growth, transparency, and rates in their quest to capture one of four…
Councillor candidates in the 28 March Local Government election will be focusing on a range of issues ranging from greater transparency, water infrastructure, growing the economy, rates and basic services in their quest to capture one of…
UPDATE: A 15-year-old girl became the sixth youth charged in relation to a vehicle stolen during the alleged burglary of a Yorkeys Knob home earlier this week which resulted in the stolen vehicle being located in Port Douglas…
Passengers on board a Port Douglas reef tour were greeted with the rare sight of a Whale Shark at Agincourt Reef today. Silversonic passengers had the opportunity to see and swim with the magnificent marine creature measuring four to five…
Mayoral candidate Michael Kerr concedes the ongoing coronavirus presents challenges, but is confident a strong Douglas Shire Council will weather the storm. He told Newsport that there are challenges ahead for all of us, but together we…
Local business owners will have the chance to get advice from and share their grievances with Queensland Small Business Champion, Maree Adshead, at the Douglas Business Expo this Friday 6 March at the Port Douglas Community Hall. The role…
Woolworths Mossman is calling on local residents to get behind Share the Dignity’s annual Dignity Drive this month and support the fight to end period poverty for those women in need across the region. With over three million Australians…
