2016



March
03/03/2016
Severe weather warning issued by BOM
Shire to benefit from $5b tourism injection
Douglas Shire’s great rates fiasco
Donations continue to pour in for our Fijian neighbours
04/03/2016
Council CEO responds to rate rise issue
Mossman Pool closed until further notice
Local young golfer has PGA career on his mind
07/03/2016
We must engage business, says mayoral hopeful Weavers
Melinda Cox to run for Councillor in upcoming March election
Kissed the Blarney Stone
Learn CPR to save a life
Mauling Mud Crabs march over Mareeba to grand final
08/03/2016
So what’s a referendum all about?
Budding stars compete at Douglas District Sports Trials
Grease production shaping up to be a world-class production
Local tennis club celebrates major local sponsorship
Top botanical artist still serves best ice cream
No change mayor says any rate rise will be limited
Mayoral candidates go head-to-head in first election forum
09/03/2016
Shire at delicate ‘cross road’, says Graham
The Constitution requires that senators be “chosen directly by the people”
10/03/2016
OPINION: Revenue raising should be an election issue
Sheraton unveils first phase of $40million redevelopment
Our community proves it has deep pockets when it comes to a worthy cause
Douglas croc ‘Babinda’ predicts election upset
11/03/2016
CEO says LGMA annual conference ‘a fantastic platform of sharing ideas and information’
Rate rise will be ‘responsible’, says Leu
Mayoral and Councillor Candidates respond to Q&A
Election forum heats up in Port Douglas
Port Douglas top of mind as tourism destination
13/03/2016
Raine & Horne State Awards highlights local achievement
14/03/2016
OPINION: Is there a plan moving forward?
OPINION: Do we deserve better?
Move over John Travolta
Pre-polling booths are open in Mossman and Port Douglas
Lights out at QT Port Douglas for Earth Hour 2016
15/03/2016
New 2Fish menu dishes up kaleidoscopic experience
Diane Cilento’s personal art collection to be exhibited at Carnivale
What to do with our coconuts?
16/03/2016
Port Douglas lands a big fish
Melchert breaks ranks at Mossman election forum
Local Ngarru Gallery invited to exhibit in Hong Kong at prestigious art fair
Nippers do our region proud at Youth State Championship
17/03/2016
Grand final day v Barron River - big game equals big show
Port Douglas turns green for St Patrick's Day
Muddies C Grade back-to-back premiers!
NDIS stalemate now resolved
New power plant key to business survival in Daintree, says O'Doherty
18/03/2016
OPINION: Can an underdog create a story for the ages?
Port Shorts screen theme announced for 2016
People of Port invited to ‘join in the party’
Mayoral candidates have their final say
Business innovation gets $10 million funding boost
21/03/2016
Mayor Leu triumphant in Douglas Shire election
Zammataro 'humbled' by public support
Mossman High celebrate Harmony Day
22/03/2016
Man charged with assault in Miallo
Crocs ready to bite ahead of AFL Cairns season launch
Douglas gears up for Easter boom
23/03/2016
Muddies B grade cap off wonderful year
Muddies the toast of town after back-to-back titles
Fury friends arrive at wildlife habitat
Postal votes to decide election cliffhanger
Port Douglas sixth hottest destination in Australia
24/03/2016
New e-book to enhance Bloomfield Track experience
Police plead for Easter road safety
Surf clothing giant Rip Curl opens store in Port Douglas
Barrier Reef coral bleaching threat raised to highest level, says Hunt
25/03/2016
Douglas campers and fishermen reminded to play by the rules
Imported Zika Virus case confirmed in Cairns
Share your piece of Port Douglas paradise
29/03/2016
Women of Douglas unite for domestic violence
Entsch persists with Daintree power struggle
Grease the Musical opens in Port Douglas tonight
30/03/2016
Melbourne International Comedy Festival flies north
Tourism spending continues to grow
Sunset Markets return to Reef Marina today
UPDATE: Kerr and Carey win last two Douglas Shire Council seats
Coral Bleaching reports on Great Barrier Reef misleading: Port Douglas Operators
31/03/2016
Grease the Musical proving the one everyone wants at Clink Theatre