Published Wednesday 6 January 2016
Following a complaint received early this morning regarding construction work taking place on the roof of a commercial building located on Macrossan Street, Newsport have investigated the matter…
Published Tuesday 5 January 2016
UPDATE: A deceased 2.25 m crocodile was reported to EHP on Sunday 3 January by a member of the public who saw the animal on the yacht club side of Port Douglas Marina. The member of the public dragged the…
Published Tuesday 5 January 2016
There are even more reasons to celebrate Australia Day in the Douglas Shire with Port Douglas chosen as one of only three locations throughout Queensland to feature a free Great Australian Bites…
Published Tuesday 5 January 2016
Home buyers in Port Douglas and Cooya Beach needed to be quick last month with two houses going under contract within two weeks of hitting the market. Interestingly, the buyers in both…
By Crispin Hull
Published Tuesday 5 January 2016
AN ASSERTION of judicial power to protect rights in Australia would not go amiss after a decade of onslaught by the legislature and executive against ordinary liberal-democratic…
Published Tuesday 5 January 2016
It was reported on social media January 3rd that a dead croc was found situated between the Port Douglas Yacht Club and The Reef Marina. Images were posted on social media of the dead croc…
Published Monday 4 January 2016
The proposed Mossman aged care facility will be holding a public information session on the development of the brand new residential aged care centre. The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus and…
Published Monday 4 January 2016
Free Information Sessions are to be held in the Mossman, Port Douglas and Cooktown for locals who currently receive disability support and those who will be brought into the National Disability Insurance…
Published Monday 4 January 2016
Douglas Integrated Riders & Trailbuilders Incorporated (D.I.R.T.) met before Christmas to discuss the requirements and conditions after Council granted a trustee permit to build a mountain bike family…
Published Wednesday 30 December 2015
As the curtain falls on another full and busy year, the hopes and dreams of a new year sit firmly on the horizon. A whole 365 days to fill, how will you fill yours? A new year always feels like a…
Published Tuesday 22 December 2015
Weather experts and popular cyclone observers Higgins Storm Chasers predict that the monsoonal trough is likely to pass down the east coast but cyclonic wind conditions are likely to…
Published Monday 21 December 2015
Weather guru's and BOM are predicting monsoonal rains and a likely category 2 cyclone to cross the coast as early as Christmas Eve.
What could possibly be named…
OPINION: Controversial Pietersen did not toe the line
Published Friday 18 December 2015
OPINION: It clearly is the silly season when even a magazine of the Economist's stature would venture into the world of appropriate or…
By Crispin Hull
Published Friday 18 December 2015
US Republican candidate Donald Trump’s call to prevent all Muslims from entering the United States gives rise to the question: what are the limits of toleration in a liberal…
By Daniel Redfern
Published Friday 18 December 2015
Heading down to Cairns for the first time in a few weeks for the Astute Financial Mud Crab,s the lads decided it was a good idea to hold a team meeting at Smithfield McDonalds…
By Steven Dobel
Published Friday 18 December 2015
The Astute Financial U16 Douglas Muddies played their second one dayer of the season against United travelling to Endeavour Park Cairns hoping to have another win for the…
Published Thursday 17 December 2015
With uninterrupted views of Dunk Island, the Millers Beach Bar and Grill offers a dining experience that was once only thought of in Mission Beach. Owners and chefs Mick Hannaford and Shane…
Published Thursday 17 December 2015
Council will support proposed amendments to the Integrated Resort Scheme deed of agreement which formalises the extensive negotiations with Sheraton Mirage owners the Fullshare Group. If…
Published Thursday 17 December 2015
While communities look at ways and means to incorporate greener technology into their infrastructure, five Douglas Shire residents have a vision for the future and it involves electric…
Published Wednesday 16 December 2015
Douglas Shire Council has advised developers of the Port Douglas Reef Marina to include suitable provisions for the commercial fishing industry and public access to the Waterfront foreshore before…
Published Wednesday 16 December 2015
Council has approved five hot food vendors to operate at the Port Douglas Markets in 2016. Council invited applications for hot food vendors that could deliver multicultural cuisine dishes for…
Published Wednesday 16 December 2015
Port Douglas Carnivale is set for a revamp in 2016 with a host of exciting new events and the added entertainment of Wonderland Spiegeltent as a feature festival hub venue. Council has announced…
Published Wednesday 16 December 2015
Douglas Shire Council has warned that anyone caught poisoning trees face a fine of up to $5890. Two mature trees in Davidson Street, Port Douglas, just north of Port Street, have been poisoned…
Council and Douglas Chamber’s inaugural NYE celebrations
Published Tuesday 15 December 2015
With additional funding contributed by Council to Douglas Chamber of Commerce DCC for NYE festivities, 2015 is shaping up to end with a…
Published Tuesday 15 December 2015
At the next Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on December 16th (tomorrow), The Reef Marina Regeneration Master Plan is on the Agenda to be presented for Pre Lodgement Enquiry (PLE) for…
