2019



March
21/03/2019
Large vehicles again banned from ferry in heavy rain
Aged Care Centre to grow from start of dry season
Woman seen wading through floodwaters at Finlayvale
More phone reception for Douglas and Cook Shires
22/03/2019
VIDEO | Ferry closed and buses cancelled in ongoing rain
Have your say on Douglas Shire's Coastline Resilience Plan
Two car smash blocks Captain Cook Highway
Mossman fire fighter recognised for outstanding leadership
Tourism drive in full swing enticing visitors to Douglas
23/03/2019
Reef Raiders on sponsorship drive and fixture announced
Tourism campaign so popular it's generated a competition
24/03/2019
OPINION | Policy on population needs more consideration
Maggie the wonder dog defies the odds to return home
25/03/2019
Young man charged with assault after main street fight
WIN | A family pass to Disney classic Dumbo reimagining
ON THE AGENDA | Tin Shed expansion, river bridge, and more
Reef management strategy draws on Indigenous knowledge
26/03/2019
Drunk learner driver gets stuck in the mud in Cooktown
Labor promises funding for environmental law service
Invasive ant species detected in Douglas Shire region
LETTER | Ideas to secure and improve Port Douglas' future
27/03/2019
Thieves steal drugs from Cooktown Veterinary Surgery
Tin Shed to soar with second storey to restaurant
IronBar to add new security measures to combat violence
28/03/2019
Men's Sheds to gain tax deductible donation status in 2020
LETTER | Family's warning after traumatic creek experience
Dog park bites the dust to allow public lighting to shine
29/03/2019
Future-proofing the Australian sugar industry globally
Lightning leaves thousands without power overnight
Community workshops to build Council's corporate plan
Community buzzes with new funding for Daintree Power
April
01/04/2019
BIG4 and The Wiggles team up to create holiday fun
May
01/05/2019
Mossman clinic to help cancer patients deal with stress
GALLERY | Port Douglas State School commemorates ANZACs
Cathay's decision to pull flights from Cairns 'devastating'
Box Jelly research breakthrough brings antidote closer
02/05/2019
Papillon Landscapes bring island dream gardens to life
Council looking for sponsors of annual garden awards
Mayor to take fight for Cathay Pacific to The Premier
GALLERY | Harriers descend on Port Douglas in a sea of red
03/05/2019
Queenslanders warned of scam using Police phone number
Wangetti Trail project receives $8m federal funding boost
Douglas Netball round three results and player awards
Port hotel prices reflect strong demand for paradise
04/05/2019
The Clink Theatre entertaining the locals for over 25 years
05/05/2019
OPINION | The two big questions this election period
06/05/2019
Daintree to be home to Australia's first power microgrid
07/05/2019
ON THE AGENDA | Marine Rescue, Judo Club and more
WIN | Double pass to new lady-led comedy 'The Hustle'
Positive community response to Daintree power funds
The off-lead dog park in Port Douglas is not dead yet
Judo Club gains new home at Mossman Showgrounds
Bats interrupt power supply in South Douglas towns
08/05/2019
Raiders continue their winning ways dunking the sharks
LETTER | Population control to save the Great Barrier Reef
Marine rescue in Douglas secure during transition period
EXCLUSIVE | Former Havana site to be Port's newest resort
Prawn farm ponds dry out to schlep shrimp to market
09/05/2019
Mayors unite calling for more government climate action
Walking hockey perfect for low-impact active fun
Pop art pop up to bring a pop of colour to carnivale
Police seeking help to locate missing Cow Bay man
Labor commits to funding major projects in Douglas
VIDEO | Council's hands full with major road repairs
10/05/2019
Taipans head coach to give Douglas Heat special training
Tourism and political leaders disappointed with Cathay
LETTER | Safety aspect ignored in Daintree power debate
Croc pit gets a splash of pink to support women's health
11/05/2019
Cane history to be brought to life at Mossman Library
OPINION | The loony-right have shot themselves in the foot
13/05/2019
DAB gives artists a chance to let their creativity shine
LETTER | The cost of a Daintree microgrid is far too high
WIN | Double pass to 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum'
Reef Raiders winning streak comes to halt in Southside
Saints left red-faced after Pink in the Tropics thrashing
DAB's funding improved by gambling community fund
14/05/2019
DSSG challenge political funding for Daintree microgrid
ETC Ann barely a meteorological fizzer for Douglas Shire
VIDEO | Wonderland Spiegeltent set to delight at Carnivale
Superyacht Sahana to give opulent taste of Port Douglas