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1776. Feisty Billy Gordon says it from the heart  
Date: 22-02-2016
Published Monday 22 February 2016 Independent MP and Member for Cook Billy Gordon, who was on Saturday admitted to Cairns Base Hospital with a heart condition, has cautioned the Opposition not to try to take advantage of his absence…  
1777. Lake Eacham tree jumping banned  
Date: 22-02-2016
Published Monday 22 February 2016 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Senior Ranger Matt Wallace said QPWS had declared a restricted access area (RAA) around a tree used for jumping into the lake and erected fencing and signage…  
1778. CRISPIN HULL: The easiest way to relieve housing stress is to reduce population growth  
Date: 22-02-2016
By Crispin Hull Published Monday 22 February 2016 IT WAS a coincidence, but last week Australia’s population hit the 24 million mark  (doubling since 1968) and the Federal Opposition announced changes to the tax system that it hopes…  
1779. Wildlife Habitat makes way for Crocarena and Zipline Zoo  
Date: 22-02-2016
Published Monday 22 February 2016 Australia’s leading wildlife experience, Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, has announced two exciting new developments - Crocarena and Zipline Zoo Adventures. Crocarena will be the first of its kind in…  
1780. Roy Weavers steps forward to contest mayoral position  
Date: 19-02-2016
Published Friday 19 February 2016 Local Port Douglas resident Roy Weavers is the only mayoral candidate who has stepped up to the plate for the upcoming March local election. Mr Weavers was the former general manager of Carnivale and…  
1781. Under the shade of the River Cherry Tree  
Date: 19-02-2016
Published Friday 19 February 2016 The $100,000 streetscape upgrade on Front Street in Mossman is part of the Council’s 2014/2015 Capital Works Program. The Front Street streetscape project was developed as a much needed upgrade, while…  
1782. Vivienne Ruffles to run for Councillor in March election  
Date: 19-02-2016
Published Friday 19 February 2016 Port Douglas resident, Vivienne Ruffles has thrown her hat into the ring and will be running for Councillor in the upcoming 19 March election. Running for the first time as Councillor, Mrs Ruffles…  
1783. Local restaurant welcomes Michelin-star winning chef  
Date: 18-02-2016
Niramaya welcomes Michelin-star winning chef Published Thursday 18 February 2016 A badly injured ankle puts an end to one profession, but opened the door for another and today Trevor Furner is among the more accomplished chefs. And…  
1784. Local commercial fishing industry unanimous on relocation  
Date: 18-02-2016
Published Thursday 18 February 2016 Douglas Shire Council and local commercial fishing industry representatives from the Port Douglas Commercial Fishing Association came together Tuesday 9th February to sign off on the unanimous formal…  
1785. Motor vehicle incidents, a wake up call for drivers to take care on the roads  
Date: 17-02-2016
Published Wednesday 17 February 2016 Three recent motor vehicle incidents have occurred in the last two days, one fatal, which should be a warning to all drivers to be vigilant whilst driving on the road. On the evening of Monday…  
1786. Council nominations closed: Campaigning to begin in earnest  
Date: 16-02-2016
Published Tuesday 16 February 2016 Nominations have closed for the Douglas Shire Council elections on March 19 and the real work now begins as the candidates get into campaign mode. And the 11th-hour decision by Port Douglas…  
1787. Show Me Your Paradise campaign kicks off  
Date: 16-02-2016
Published Tuesday 16 February 2016 Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree is calling for budding and professional film makers and photographers to take part in its latest consumer campaign - Show Me Your Paradise. With a prize pool of…  
1788. Newsport founder resigns to stand for Mayor in election  
Date: 15-02-2016
Published Monday 15 February 2016 Today Newsport’s founder and Columnist, Roy Weavers, announced he intends to run for Mayor in the upcoming Douglas Shire Council 19 March election. Managing Director Sam Cullen has confirmed Mr…  
1789. Paul Snelgrove announces he will run as Councillor  
Date: 15-02-2016
Published Monday 15 February 2016 Daintree Village resident, Paul Snelgrove has said he is ready for the upcoming 19 March election and will run for Councillor as an independent candidate. Originally from Melbourne, Mr Snelgrove…  
1790. CRISPIN HULL: People earning below the average should pay very little income tax  
Date: 15-02-2016
By Crispin Hull Published Monday 15 February 2016 IT IS a pity that it is considered OK to say, “I’m no good at maths.” An ABC TV news presenter said it this week, for example. The pity is that the more people get turned off by any…  
1791. Non-suspicious boat fire, Trinity Park  
Date: 15-02-2016
Published Monday 15 February 2016 Police and emergency services were called to a boat fire yesterday afternoon at a marina in Trinity Park. At around 3:25pm police were advised that a 14.6 meter Cougar Cat full Cabin Catamaran…  
1792. What is a teenagers view of the workforce?  
Date: 12-02-2016
What is a teenager's view of the workforce? By Paulina Bernhardi. Age 15 Published Friday 12 February 2016 Paulina joined Newsport for a week's work experience at the end of January. She was a delight and gave us a new perspective…  
1793. CEO defends her decision to remove historic Mowbray Bridge  
Date: 12-02-2016
Published Friday 12 February 2016 The announcement by Council to immediately tear down the old Mowbray Bridge structure has caused a stir in the community and Council’s Chief Executive Officer Linda Cardew is adamant community safety is…  
1794. Reef Marina rejects Council's interpretation - Port Douglas Waterfront - Part 3  
Date: 11-02-2016
Reef Marina rejects Council's interpretation of Ministers freehold conditions - Port Douglas Waterfront - Part 3 Published Thursday 11 February 2016 The Reef Marina (TRM) today said it is thrilled with the overwhelming support it has…  
1795. Caretaker period for local government  
Date: 11-02-2016
Published Thursday 11 February 2016 The build up to a local government election involves multiple facets, none more important than the caretaker period. Our local government has now enacted its Caretaker provisions, in the lead-up to…  
1796. Councillors in the dark as old Mowbray Bridge comes down!  
Date: 11-02-2016
Published Thursday 11 February 2016 OPINION: Shock, horror and disgust has greeted Douglas Shire Council’s decision to immediately remove the old Mowbray Bridge structure and local fishing spot off the Captain Cook Highway. General…  
1797. Bomb threats at local schools being investigated  
Date: 11-02-2016
Published Thursday 11 February 2016 Earlier this morning police were dealing with bomb threats relating to Caravonica Primary School and Trinity Bay High School. Officers worked with school staff to evacuate the schools and ensure the…  
1798. Minister puts North Qld top of the Federal agenda  
Date: 10-02-2016
Published Wednesday 10 February 2016 Mayors across North Queensland travelled to Canberra on 2 February to discuss significant economic projects and opportunities presented in the Australian Government’s White Paper on Developing…  
1799. Old Mowbray Bridge structure to be removed immediately  
Date: 10-02-2016
Published Wednesday 10 February 2016 The old Mowbray Bridge structure and local fishing spot off the Captain Cook Highway will be removed immediately due to safety concerns. General Manager Operations Paul Hoye said Council has…  
1800. Muddies B Grade squash the Toads in a thriller  
Date: 09-02-2016
By Daniel Redfern Published Tuesday 9 February 2016 The Astute Financial Port Douglas Mud Crabs travelled down to Cairns to take on the Mulgrave Toads in the final of the one day games for the year before this week’s one day grand final.…  
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