Published Thursday 21 April 2016
THE master plan for the Botanic Gardens in Mossman will be unveiled tonight with a special ‘fly through’ digital presentation and symbolic planting at the proposed site. Around 70 invited guests will…
Electricity hike for Far North small business disgusting
Published Wednesday 20 April 2016
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Advance Cairns and Cairns Chamber of Commerce in…
Port Douglas first pick for multi-million dollar superyachts
Published Wednesday 20 April 2016
PORT Douglas is fast becoming the port of choice for the most expensive superyachts in Australia. The multi-million dollar…
Published Wednesday 20 April 2016
PORT Douglas is experiencing another power outage. The cause is unknown and Ergon Energy are unable to give an estimated fix time at this stage.
Affected areas include:
Opal St,…
By Crispin Hull
Published Wednesday 20 April 2016
THE 20th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre this month invites assessment of leadership in Australia and leadership in general. The response by Prime Minister John Howard,…
Published Tuesday 19 April 2016
THE Douglas Shire Council will seek $6.7million of federal government funding to ensure the proposed water reservoir for Port Douglas goes ahead. The council has already received a $5million…
Published Tuesday 19 April 2016
Six of the 10 prime golf course frontage lots overlooking the Palmer Sea Reef track remain following a highly visible auction last Saturday. Real estate agent Callum Jones, from The Pink Company,…
By Logan Marsh
Published Tuesday 19 April 2016
The Douglas United Dragons had an epic night at the KStar Charity Fundraiser at the Central Hotel last Wednesday night. Over $3000 was raised on the night with locals and tourists…
Published Tuesday 19 April 2016
PORT Douglas have set up a mouth-watering clash with reigning premier Cairns Saints this weekend with a convincing 89-point thumping of North Cairns on Saturday. The Crocs will meet their preliminary…
Published Monday 18 April 2016
OVER 110 women attended the inaugural Women Supporting Women luncheon at Salsa Bar and Grill on Friday to give assistance to Ruth’s Women Shelter in Cairns. The function, organised by Natalie Johnson,…
Published Monday 18 April 2016
VIVID sunsets, stunning beaches and tropical rainforests are just some of the winning scenes captured by photographers and videographers in Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree’s Show Me Your Paradise…
Mossman Mill recognises region’s top farmers
Published Friday 15 April 2016
The Mossman region’s most outstanding farmers were recognised on Thursday night at Mackay Sugar’s Productivity Awards held at the Mossman Bowling Club. …
Published Friday 15 April 2016
OPINION: Douglas Shire residents need to be acutely aware that from July 1 this year, the government is eliminating the fee to bulk bill your blood tests. The bulk billing cuts will affect millions…
Published Friday 15 April 2016
A $12.6 million project to ensure the stability of the Kuranda Scenic Railway line kicked off yesterday to ensure the future of the 125-year-old icon. It is one of the most iconic railways in the…
Published Friday 15 April 2016
PORT Douglas will unleash Darwin midfielder Jack Riley tomorrow against North Cairns Tigers. Riley joins the Crocs from Northern Territory Football League powerhouse St Marys and will bolster an…
Published Friday 15 April 2016
PORT Douglas rockers Benny & The Clones will launch their highly anticipated third album The Clones this weekend. The laid back three-piece have been churning out original tunes in the Queensland…
More than a million viewed Sir David’s reef documentary
Published Thursday 14 April 2016
More than one million viewers across Australia witnessed the first part of Sir David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef documentary, with…
IN the end, it was his mate’s final sacrifice that saved Danny Gray’s life. There was a miraculous swim to shore in crocodile, shark and jellyfish infested waters. And a decision to follow a faint light under the cover of darkness, badly…
Mate's final sacrifice saved Danny's life
Published Thursday 14 April 2016
IN the end, it was his mate’s final sacrifice that saved Danny Gray’s life. There was a miraculous swim to shore in crocodile, shark and jellyfish…
Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef to showcase local filmmakers work
Published Wednesday 13 April 2016
PORT Douglas is fast becoming a centre of excellence for documentary filmmaking and research with Sir David Attenborough’s…
Interstate buyers express interest in Palmer’s land sale
Published Wednesday 13 April 2016
Land sales in the Port Douglas property market will be the focus of attention on the weekend when 10 prime golf course frontage lots…
Published Tuesday 12 April 2016
A SENSE of excitement and anticipation filled the air as the newly elected Douglas Shire Council was sworn in this morning. A packed house at the council chambers in Mossman witnessed…
By Crispin Hull
Published Tuesday 12 April 2016
ON TAX, Malcolm Turnbull has been a barrister, not an architect.
Upon taking office as Prime Minister, he promised tax reform and said everything was on the table. We thought he meant…
Published Tuesday 12 April 2016
A BRAVE second half fight-back wasn’t enough to see Port Douglas overcome South Cairns on Saturday with the Crocs going down by 17-points. The home-side trailed by 33 points at the main-break with…
Published Monday 11 April 2016
UPDATE: Missing helicopter pilot Brad Maisel is presumed dead after police and emergency services suspended their search this afternoon. Sergeant Scott Ezard from the Cairns police Forensic Crash…
