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1051. Were French pair killed by deadly Irukandji jellyfish?  
Date: 17-11-2016
MYSTERY surrounds the death of two French tourists on the Great Barrier Reef south of Port Douglas. One of Australia’s leading cardiologists has revealed they were likely stung by Irukandi jellyfish despite claims they had suffered heart…  
1052. Two dead after snorkelling tragedy on Great Barrier Reef  
Date: 16-11-2016
A PAIR of French tourists are dead after suffering heart attacks on the Great Barrier Reef while snorkelling. An elderly man and woman, believed to be in their 70s, were snorkelling alongside each other while on a trip to Michaelmas Cay…  
1053. Police charge Port Douglas man over Barbados break in  
Date: 16-11-2016
MOSSMAN detectives have charged a 24-year-old man following a break-in at Barbados bar in Port Douglas. The man, from Port Douglas, allegedly broke into the popular sundowner location at The Reef Marina around 4am on Monday 5 September,…  
1054. See the 11 best snaps of the supermoon in Port Douglas  
Date: 16-11-2016
It was a spectacular night for a moondance in Port Douglas on Monday and Tuesday night. More than a hundred lined Four Mile Beach to catch a glimpse of the supermoon, which was the biggest and brightest since 1948. Those that didn’t…  
1055. Bill Allison hits hole-in-one at Mossman Golf Club  
Date: 15-11-2016
BILL Allison hit a hole-in-one a the Mossman Golf Club last Tuesday, resulting in increased bar takings. ??It was his first “eagle” on a par 3. Playing partners Matty Smith and Robert “Plug” Young hit off the tee on the 123m hole 8, and…  
1056. Three men charged after drug sting in Port Douglas and Mossman  
Date: 15-11-2016
POLICE have charged three men following drug enforcement operations in Mossman and Port Douglas yesterday. Officers from Mossman CIB and Far North Tactical Crime Squad executed search warrants at addresses in Miallo, Mossman and Port…  
1057. Finalists revealed for Douglas Business & Tourism Awards  
Date: 15-11-2016
FINALISTS for the 2016 Douglas Business & Tourism Awards have been revealed. More than 50 awards are up for grabs across categories including Restaurants, Tourism Products, Tourism Services, Visitor Accommodation, Retail, Weddings,…  
1058. Community rallies to stop violence against women  
Date: 15-11-2016
MOSSMAN will once again lead one of the biggest community events in regional Queensland later this month for White Ribbon Day. A host of Douglas community groups, agencies and services have once again worked together to organise an event…  
1059. Supermoon to light up Port Douglas sky tonight  
Date: 14-11-2016
THE 21st century’s biggest moon will light up the Port Douglas sky tonight. The ‘extra-supermoon’ will begin to rise at 5.51pm AEST and will be the closest full moon to Earth since 1948. There will not be another full moon like this…  
1060. Newsport journalist Mark Murray wins Queensland media award  
Date: 14-11-2016
NEWSPORT Journalist Mark Murray took out the Best General News Story for Journalism at the Queensland Multi Media Awards on Saturday night. Murray received the top honour for his heartfelt piece on helicopter crash survivor Danny Gray,…  
1061. BaCC raises more than $1 million for local businesses  
Date: 14-11-2016
BUILDING Active Connected Communities (BaCC) in Far North Queensland has reached a huge milestone of raising more than $1 million since it started in 2009, in partnership with Bendigo Bank. BaCC Chairman Stephen Devenish said the…  
1062. WEEKEND READ: President Trump’s attitudes to immigrants and women are dangerous  
Date: 12-11-2016
WHEN the parliamentary Human Rights Committee inquires into Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act it should recall the quote from President-elect Donald Trump about Mexicans. Announcing his quest for the Republican nomination he…  
1063. Council ‘working overtime’ to fix water consumption issue affecting Whyanbeel residents  
Date: 11-11-2016
THE Douglas Shire Council is working overtime to resolve a high water consumption issue in Whyanbeel just a week after announcing Level 1 water restrictions. They were experiencing additional supply criticality concerning…  
1064. MEDIA AWARDS: PORT DOUGLAS Magazine and Newsport journalist nominated for top gongs  
Date: 11-11-2016
PORT Douglas’ two major news mediums – PORT DOUGLAS Magazine and Newsport – are in unique company after being nominated as finalists for this year’s Queensland Multi Media Awards. Newsport journalist Mark Murray has been nominated in the…  
1065. Young Muddies find going tough against Rovers  
Date: 10-11-2016
THE Astute Financial Muddies under 16 team found it tough going at Endeavour Park on day one of their two day match against Rovers last Saturday. The team of ten players consisting of the ‘walking wounded’ deteriorated during the day to…  
1066. MUST WATCH: Pint-sized angler Cameron Johnson reels in 498-kilogram black marlin off Port Douglas coast  
Date: 10-11-2016
FOR 12-year-old Cameron Johnson, catching giant black marlin in Far North Queensland must seem easy. Cameron’s family, from Florida, have been fishing all over the world but the youngster had yet to catch a black marlin. That all…  
1067. Drones to revolutionise how farmers can spray crops  
Date: 10-11-2016
QUEENSLAND farmers can now use drones to spray crops after the state Government amended legislation to embrace the latest technology. Acting Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne said the changes would give state producers access to the most…  
1068. EHP concerned about ‘mixed' crocodile messages north of the Daintree River  
Date: 10-11-2016
THE Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is putting its current CrocWise education campaign under the microscope in the Douglas Shire, saying ‘mixed messages’ were coming from tourism operators north of the Daintree…  
1069. 'Every drop of water saved counts': Council  
Date: 09-11-2016
THE Douglas Shire community is reminded that Level 1 water restrictions are now in full force. A poor wet season and prolonged dry season prompted council to introduce the restrictions last week. The intake levels for all water supplies…  
1070. IT HAPPENED! Trump elected President of USA  
Date: 09-11-2016
Donald Trump has been elected the new President of the USA in one of the biggest political upsets in history. "I've spent my entire life and business looking at the untapped potential in projects and in people all over the world.…  
1071. Man dies in hospital after Yungaburra crash  
Date: 09-11-2016
A MAN involved in a serious traffic crash in Yungaburra on Saturday has died in hospital. The 24-year-old male passenger suffered serious head injuries and was transported to hospital in Cairns, where he died last night. The male…  
1072. X Factor stars to headline free Christmas extravaganza in Mossman  
Date: 09-11-2016
THIS year’s free Mossman Christmas in the Park & Carols By Candelight celebrations will feature X Factor stars, face painting, rides and entertainment as well as a dazzling fireworks extravaganza. Organisers from the Douglas Theatre…  
1073. Disease fighting mosquito release to finish up  
Date: 09-11-2016
THE release of Dengue and Zika fighting mosquitos in the Douglas Shire will cease at the end of this month. The Eliminate Dengue program has been based in Port Douglas since early October, releasing mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia - a…  
1074. ‘Love where you live’ and keep Douglas clean  
Date: 08-11-2016
THE community is being encouraged to “Love Where You Live – Keep Douglas Clean & Green” by embracing National Recycling Week, which officially kicked off yesterday. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said was proud to support Planet Ark’s…  
1075. Old-fashioned burglar caught red handed  
Date: 08-11-2016
A 21-year-old found himself stuck high and dry at Cooktown on Saturday following investigations into a break and enter offence at a local museum. It will be alleged that a Kamerunga man forced his way into the popular James Cook…  
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