THE Douglas Shire Sustainability Group (DSSG), Eternal Endemism and Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Legacy are proud to announce a collaborative project that will highlight some of the amazing groups and individuals in our region, who are doing…
AROUND 240 permanent jobs would be created if the planned $85 million waterfront redevelopment gets the green light in Port Douglas. According to figures conducted by research company Cummings Economics, The Reef Marina’s multi-million…
AN article that went viral on the weekend pronouncing the Great Barrier Reef as dead has been slammed by scientists. Writer Rowan Jacobsen’s column entitled “Obituary: Great Barrier Reef (25 Million BC-2016)” was published by Outside…
UPMARKET resort towns like Port Douglas are assuming a much more conspicuous position on the global stage, with a great deal more awareness among high net worth individuals in New York, London, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai,…
PORT Douglas pair Emily Perry and Karlie Albury will show their support for locals affected by women’s cancers by getting the girls together for a jewellery showcase tomorrow night. The Rose&Boy co-owners will host a Girls’ Night In…
The Far North Queensland District Ladies Golf Association Champion of Champions event saw 28 players from eight FNQ District affiliated clubs battle it out in overcast conditions. Fortunately the Mossman course was spared the heavy…
THERE is a buzz across the Douglas Shire as the Australian-led Eliminate Dengue Program begins work in the region. The researchers will be releasing mosquitoes that carry Wolbachia - natural bacteria that reduce the ability of Aedes…
OZCARE on Mitre Street last week received a landscaping overhaul when DAB artists and local volunteers changed the look and feel of their garden area which is a popular spot for the residents.
The gallery features the old and new garden…
B GRADE: The Astute Financial B grade Muddies team travelled to a wet Griffiths Park to play two 20/20 matches against United and Tully. With a few of the lads suffering a bit after sponsors Hemingway’s Brewery’s Porttoberfest…
MOSSMAN Golf Club’s Tuesday Championships was won by John “JC” Carney with net 144 over 36 holes. The Court House Hotel voucher winner was Mark Geddes with 70 nett ahead of Paul McMahon 71 on a count-back to John Carney.
NTP’s – Leon…
PORT Douglas celebrated the annual Porttoberfest beer festival in style on Saturday at Hemingway’s Brewery.
The Reef Marina was a hive of activity with live music and plenty of Bavarian costumes creating a party atmosphere that kicked on…
DOUGLAS Shire Mayor Julia Leu has responded to community backlash over crocodile management by requesting an urgent meeting with Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles. Leu has demanded to meet Miles in person following claims the…
An Academy Award-winning director, a brother and sister with competing films and the reigning Port Shorts People’s Choice champ are among the 2016 Port Shorts Film Festival Finalist Filmmakers to be showcased under the stars in tropical…
DON’T do it, I tell family and friends. Don’t do it, I told my students for a decade or so. On media sites, do not click on bizarre or celebrity articles. “Gorillas bring up baby.” “Angelina’s new heartache.” And so on. All it does is…
A FIRE that broke out near the Sewage Plant access road has the Port Douglas Fire Brigade stumped. It’s the third year in a row crews have been called to a blaze at the site, and local fire chief Ditch Vladich was at a loss to explain…
THE beautiful ‘Bella Vista’ property in Mowbray has been sold at auction for over a million dollars. The spectacular five-bedroom home was sold for $1,188,000 to Chris Saint from Adelaide, who plans to move into the property for his…
LINDA Cardew, Chief Executive Officer of the Douglas Shire, has received a contract extension.? Cardew, who joined the new Council in March 2014 just two months after its official formation, has overseen a smooth transition since…
THE massive 4.2 metre crocodile removed from Dickson Inlet in Port Douglas last month will see out the rest of its days in Cooktown. The ‘icon’ crocodile was captured in an inflatable trap after it was reportedly stalking boats and people…
A GRASS fire has sent smoke billowing across Port Douglas. The fire broke out along the access lane behind the cemetery sending birds and wildlife scampering. Two fire trucks were called along with two Ergon trucks.
It is still unclear…
LOCAL tourism operators have enjoyed a bumper year with close to $485 million pumped into the Port Douglas economy in the last 12 months. Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree (TPDD) Executive Officer Tara Bennett said visitor numbers had…
SCIENTISTS in Far North Queensland are trialling new fertilizers that could reduce levels of run-off containing high levels of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN), a major health threat to the Great Barrier Reef that has been linked to…
THE Reef Marina boardwalk will come alive this Saturday for the much-loved Porttoberfest. German dancing girls, Bavarian costumes, live music and a stack of beers on tap will turn Hemingway’s Brewery - hosts of the event - into a mini…
THE Port Douglas State School launched its I Love My Library campaign this week as part of Book Month. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu addressed a huge turnout in the school’s basketball stadium and praised the initiative.
Leu, who also…
FOOD, shelter and clean water are needed urgently by people in southern Haiti following the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew last week. There are fears the current death toll of at least 800 will increase further if more action…
DOUGLAS Shire Mayor Julia Leu and councillor David Carey have butted heads over a proposed development of a Community Plan for the region. The implementation of a Community Plan was one of the main agenda items at a Council meeting…
