2016



December
01/12/2016
Great Barrier Reef marathon injects $2.5 million into local economy
02/12/2016
Cornetts to launch new $1 million store fit-out
Lowly thieves target Surf Life Saving huts
Concerns over ‘irresponsible’ dog owners following another attack
Bodies in Motion’s ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ officially sold out
03/12/2016
WEEKEND READ: Court document shows how Queensland stole $500m in Indigenous wages
05/12/2016
CrocWise messaging to be discussed at crocodile roundtable
Legionella scare hits Mareeba Hospital
Police charge Mossman man with assault
Local artist wins top DAB award
Cairns Aquarium edging closer to completion
06/12/2016
Council’s ‘lame excuses’ slammed by The Tin Shed after land bid rejected
‘Why did the croc cross the road?’ Port Douglas driver stopped by two metre crocodile on Captain Cook Highway
Douglas patients getting dudded on unpaid travel claims
07/12/2016
Scam targets Far North Queensland businesses
Tougher water restrictions introduced to Douglas Shire
Do you know this man? Port Douglas police seek assistance over QT theft
Hooray for one hell of a Hollywood performance
Mayor Leu takes up Paws and Claws fight in Brisbane
08/12/2016
WATCH: Port Douglas and Mossman Gorge star in new virtual tourism campaign
Far North’s Test cricket credentials go under the microscope
OPEN LETTER: Welcome back Billy, we’ve missed you!
09/12/2016
Crafty kids join the Plastic Free Douglas campaign
Not everyone ‘has a right’ to own a dog: Vet
10/12/2016
WEEKEND READ: Remove welfare and pay everyone
12/12/2016
Mayor meets action star Van Damme before stoush with State Government
Courthouse Hotel to become new cultural precinct
WATCH: Move over Wiggles, these kids want the Dougie 5
13/12/2016
Jabalbina Ranger Program and local Council honoured at Wet Tropics awards
Young driver lucky to escape after car slams into ocean at Yule Point
Late night shopping and Chistmas window comp to bring Port Douglas and Mossman to life this Thursday
Muddies 3rd Grade almost pull off great escape in grand final replay
14/12/2016
Port Douglas business could boom on back of new backpacker visa
Billy Gordon questions legitimacy of Paws and Claws snub
Victim awakes to being sexually assaulted on Four Mile Beach
15/12/2016
Crematorium to ease travel burden for mourners
Give the Reef a Christmas present and dob in dodgy fishermen
Data reveals huge spike in dog attacks across Douglas Shire (copy 1)
16/12/2016
Cape Tribulation black spots could be a thing of the past
Port Douglas breast cancer retreats seek Christmas donors
New e-book available showcasing Council projects for the past year
17/12/2016
WEEKEND READ: What do iTunes and Malcolm Turnbull have in common?
19/12/2016
Port Douglas team making waves on the high seas
The old people are revolting!
20/12/2016
New fund delivers 1.2 million meals to Queenslanders in need this Christmas
Telstra outage affects Port Douglas Christmas trade
Council supports fight for Yule Point
21/12/2016
Mossman to benefit from natural disaster funding
Will 2017 bring approval for The Reef Marina?
Christmas road safety campaign focuses on festive memories
22/12/2016
Port Douglas inching closer to being plastic bag free
Support a call away over Christmas for FNQ cancer patients
Mossman Golf Club celebrates banner year
23/12/2016
Tropical Queenslanders among fattest in Australia
Reports of illegal croc catching in Douglas shire
Local invention in need of funding to ‘go anywhere’
$33 million for Great Barrier Reef pollution
24/12/2016
WEEKEND READ: 2016 biggest setback since Berlin Wall collapsed
25/12/2016
Fat Pizza & Housos – The Threesome
26/12/2016
Have your say on how to grow the Tourism Industry
27/12/2016
Six simple steps to beat the heat this summer
Far North Queensland disability housing tenders open
28/12/2016
Suns to head to Far North Queensland for AFL Community Camp
Boaties encouraged to have say on safety
29/12/2016
Get your pet summer ready with these top tips
Port Douglas welcomes 2017 with plenty of NYE parties!
From Mossman State High school captain to Film Producer
30/12/2016
Linen drive helping PNG women is steaming ahead
Bidding war on famous Far North Queensland hotel
31/12/2016
WEEKEND READ: Turnbull hammered by the over 50's
$5m high-end apartment development slated for Davidson Street
Carnage on CREB track; Newsport’s Top 10 story for 2016