2019



October
Tin Shed gifted Bally Hooley Steam Railway by John Morris
New style for 2019 Douglas Business and Tourism Awards night
One man in custody after break-in at Mossman Bendigo Bank
2019 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition open to entrants
VIDEO | Cassowary at FNQ Surf Lifesaving Championships
SOS week underway to support local Surf Lifesaving Clubs
Violent attack in Cape Tribulation leaves two people hospitalised
Great Barrier Reef tops the location bucket list for Australians
Indigenous Business Month | Mossman Custom Kitchens
OPINION | The not-so-private health and education
ON THE AGENDA | Capital works program, Operations, and more
Toyah memorial unveiling shows community will never give up
GALLERY | Annual Mossman motorshow gets locals revved up
Port Douglas Combined Clubs opens the lid on new name
Four Mile Beach plays backdrop for finale of Crocodile Trophy
Measles alert for Far Northern communities around Cairns
Traffic backed up on Captain Cook Highway after car crash
Halloween fundraiser to scare up money for local Gymnastics
Council satisfied with how financials and planning are tracking
Accident at Cape Trib attraction leaves one critically injured
Accident at Cape Trib attraction leaves one dead and one injured
REAL ESTATE | The perfect slice of paradise in Newell Beach
Jungle Surfing director speaks out after zip-lining death
Quicksilver tours managing director awarded for excellence
Port Douglas elite dining institution forced to shut up shop
Young film maker gearing up for Port Shorts Film Festival
Far North Mayor resigns after almost 40 years in public life
Chamber calls on local businesses to lend a helping hand
Long term local icon Nautilus opens doors to weddings
VIDEO | Chileans of Port Douglas show solidarity with protesters
Port Douglas tourism looking to tap into Indian market
Beechwoods Cafe turns pink for Pink in the Tropics
Alleged illegal operations shut down Port Douglas building site
OPINION | It is time to get rid of big donations
Full steam ahead for new Paws and Claws animal shelter
New Hydration stations steal the show at Port Shorts
Two teens killed in head on crash south of Cairns
New multi million dollar beachfront development hits Port Douglas
Wonga Beach fisherman jailed for rape of a minor
Business owners can get back on track at mentoring roadshow
Mossman art group brings Kuku Yalanji language to youths
As Cathay Pacific departs, tourism body to support Silk Air
Jungle Surfing Tours closed following tragic tourist death
Former councillor and long-time Douglas Shire identity dies
Historic flagstaff pole wins at heritage state awards
Economic development key issue at next Think Tank
Jungle Adventure Centre re-opens following zipline tragedy
Mossman State School receives Showcase Award for Excellence
Douglas Card to entice locals to explore the region
November
Member for Cook’s controversial move out of her electorate
Community consultations and survey add to confusion
More details revealed as final month of voting approaches
Our top picks for 2019 Melbourne Cup day
OPINION | Knee-jerk dismissal of tax proposal a wasted opportunity
Backpackers haven is up for sale
Think Tank work shops the big issues among community members
Lack of Chamber funding and Mayor's role in Economic Development taskforce challenged
Stinger nets rolled out on Four Mile Beach
Cook MP Cynthia Lui calls for roundtable over Cape Trib emergency services
GALLERY | All the Melbourne Cup action from around the Douglas Shire
BREAKING | Missing couple found dead in bushland
A trail of sheep supporting local businesses
Designer to present vision for proposed Port Douglas lagoon
Melbourne Cup-winning horse with local connections
The Leukaemia Foundation as important as ever after 20 years
Macrossan Street will shine as the switch is flipped on
GALLERY | Port Douglas Prep opens doors to help transition students
Mossman High Students selected among 22 big thinkers across Australia
Local Government candidates to complete online course
Douglas residents eligible for TAFE tourism scholarships
A Plastic Free Douglas is one step closer
OPINION | Leaders must have at least two of three things: trust, respect and likeability
Macrossan Street comes alive with its lighting celebration
Crocodile attack leaves man injured
Council planning for future generations
Business leaders sought for Economic Strategic Review Committee
Small vegetation fire burning in Killaloe
Golf club’s demise delaying Tin Shed’s deck extension
Micro-grid grant signed, sealed & delivered
Body found on Wonga Beach Esplanade