2019



February
20/02/2019
Douglas Shire Councillors to get pay rise this year
21/02/2019
Investigations continue into Arabella's trading and assets
Government grants to support sustainable fishing
First look at new Marina as Ghassan Aboud comes to town
Mayor calls for increase to financial assistance grants
22/02/2019
Cook Shire Council tests waters for an electoral division
Far North Training creating local opportunities to upskill
Theatre company's new learning paths for Girl's Academy
Roy Zammataro to re-contest in 2020 council elections
23/02/2019
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi
Cyber privacy proving a two way street
24/02/2019
60,000 containers a week making a change as shire residents embrace recycling
25/02/2019
Citizen of the Year announced
New camp ground approved, interactive hub at Mossman Library, extension for outriggers storage
Michaela moves on and Mitch steps up at On The Inlet
26/02/2019
False perception of Port Douglas weather not helpful, says Chamber boss
Mossman man charged with drug offences
Mocka’s boss says you can’t go pastie on a Port Douglas holiday
It's done! Paws and Claws site approved
27/02/2019
Diggers Bridge replacement set to open this week
Nominations open for Wet Tropics protection awards
New soccer program for local children with disabilities
Julia Leu to run for a third term
28/02/2019
How you can help inform government's future jobs decisions
Apprenticeships create opportunity to further your education locally
March
01/03/2019
Boomerang Bags reducing plastic in the Douglas Shire
Will farmers be forced into unprofitability?
Repairs well underway after Australia day landslide
02/03/2019
New clue in 200-year-old Cassowary mystery
Suppression orders, the internet and George Pell
03/03/2019
Your say on Queensland's environmental protections
04/03/2019
Outstanding octogenarian pillar of Cooktown community
VIDEO | Residents of the Far North urged to check their poo
Ocean Safari continues winning streak with latest tourism award
Great Barrier Reef Legacy receive surprise $50k donation
05/03/2019
Paws and Claws gala partnership a sure funding winner
GALLERY | Port Douglas' king of burgers unveils new venue
New owners usher in fresh vibes for Port Douglas gym
Douglas Shire Council paves the way for more public art
06/03/2019
Indigenous youth leadership program taking applications
Leichhardt MP vows to fight for FNQ sugar producers
Raine and Horne Mossman/Port Douglas rake in awards
Council survey asks ratepayers about new Corporate Plan
07/03/2019
Douglas Netballers scoring goals against region’s best
Mayor Leu not interested in bringing back tourism levy
Win $10,000 in annual Neighbourhood Centre raffle
$15m clean up but rising water brings flood of generosity
08/03/2019
Disaster funding for Wujal Wujal to help tiny town
Cooktown gets $2 million boost to regional economy
Josephine Matthews: Fashionista, surf lifesaver and entrepreneur
Mossman Gorge brings home more awards for excellence
11/03/2019
OPINION | Pell's case highlights weaknesses in jury system
Green thumbs at the ready for Douglas Garden Awards
WIN | Double pass to intense new film 'Hotel Mumbai'
Tropical tourism strongest when regions work together
12/03/2019
Desexing improves health of your pets says veterinarian
Flagstaff Hill hopefully repaired by Easter holidays
Off-lead dog park trial ramping up in Port Gardens
13/03/2019
12 years handed down for abducting Port Douglas woman
State promises ratepayers won't feel cost of waste levy
From portables to premierships - 30 years of the Crocs
14/03/2019
Excellent response to Daintree Ferry call for interest
Fishing and croc-watching platform set to be re-built
Chamber breakfast had revitalisation on the menu
15/03/2019
Jo Dau: Outstanding citizen of the Douglas Shire
Students to take calls for climate acton to the street
How to complete the Council's corporate plan survey
Port Douglas mystery beer to be brewed for new festival
17/03/2019
OPINION | Pollies & media misunderstand the mood on population
18/03/2019
Vet warns heartworm infections increasing in Douglas
WIN | A family pass to latest Lego Movie
Cyclone Trevor to sweep across far north of Cape York
19/03/2019
Coalition promises millions for drug and alcohol services
Boat slips from trailer blocking Warner Street
Chinese flights stopped despite tourism delegation to region
Big crocodile spotted at Wonga Beach on the weekend
20/03/2019
Large vehicles banned from ferry during mild flooding
UC Reverend charged with Port Douglas sex offence
Mossman Pool transformation coming along swimmingly
VIDEO | Historic boat the first wreck removed from inlet