2020



October
07/10/2020
VIDEO | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: Mayor Michael
The Daintree Crossing Debate: An Explainer
Junior Crocs season wraps with two teams headed for the finals
Entsch: FNQ well supported in federal budget
08/10/2020
Tourism adaption grants up for grabs for struggling operators
Mayor’s Christmas appeal more important than ever
Canegrowers launch pre-election eight-point plan
Douglas golfers take honours at FNQ Champion of Champions
Port Douglas Daintree named in top 100 sustainable destinations again
Great Barrier Reef Census: Massive citizen science research fleet to survey the reef
09/10/2020
17-year drought ends as properties sell unseen
Who are the candidates for Cook?
COVID impact revealed as Council’s finances pass
Mayor full of praise for victorious Raiders
The best of the best for Port Shorts 2020 live and virtual
10/10/2020
The latest edition of the Port Douglas Magazine is out
11/10/2020
OPINION | An abdication of real government
12/10/2020
Boost for Port as Netflix commissions original documentary, ‘microworlds: reef’
Dragons hold on to snatch Minor Premiers
Shire’s water security concerns businesses
Crocs finish undefeated to take minor premiership in both grades
13/10/2020
VIDEO | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: Brett the Crocs Vice-Captain
Brown calls for stronger voice in Cook electorate
BOM outlook predicts increased cyclones and wet summer ahead
14/10/2020
One Nation’s ‘Beaver’ has the courage and conviction
Douglas Shire Meals on Wheels receives generous boost
Health alert issued in North QLD after woman tests positive in Melbourne
Young Douglas athletes get chance to learn from world champ
15/10/2020
Tayley’s focus is health in Cook electorate
Splash park could finally become a reality
How will your business survive when government assistance is gone?
New Cairns, Palm Cove locations added to COVID Health Alert
Pink in the Tropics marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
16/10/2020
Port outriggers hit the beach for Marlin Coast Relay Challenge
30-year tourism veteran new chair of TPDD
New Far North secondary schooling option open for enrolment
Labor commits funding for a Douglas Shire splash park
17/10/2020
OPINION | Australia’s losing mentality
18/10/2020
Cynthia Lui recontests with focus on stronger communities
LETTER | From the Douglas Shire Sustainability Group
19/10/2020
Mossman students donate Christmas gifts for children in need
LETTER | A third option to the Bridge/Ferry debate
UPDATE: Experienced hang glider recovering in hospital lucky to be alive
LETTER | LNP candidate responds to Labor's splash park announcement
Crocs have fifth straight premiership in sight
20/10/2020
Last chance for Dragons to make final
Tanika Parker to stand up for “under-resourced” Far North
Koko’s call for community involvement in Christmas countdown
21/10/2020
Save Our Voices: You wouldn’t let them take away your pub, so why let them take away your news?
Meet the Cook candidates forum to be held in Port Douglas
Video | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: Julie and her new school
Independent Yodie Batzke will not be bullied by party politics
22/10/2020
Coastal rehabilitation works across Shire
Health, schools and jobs at top of list for Greens’ Deby Ruddell
Prizes up for grabs from flood snaps
Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival locked in for 2021
Funding major issue on Beaver’s wish list
23/10/2020
TPDD’S Bennett appointed to TTNQ board
LNP candidate ‘Nipper’ Brown’s funding wish list
Australian netball legend mentors players in Port Douglas
Local activist creating a safe place for young people to improve life
24/10/2020
OPINION | Environment: Labor must get off the fence
Watch live: Meet the candidates event today
26/10/2020
Mayor Kerr stresses importance of state election
Watch replay of Cook candidate forum in Port Douglas
COUNCIL MEETING | Popular Port Shorts on Council agenda
Dragons bow out gracefully in semi-final
Police appeal for help to find missing Far North man
Douglas Shire Accommodation Co-Op gets candidate backing
27/10/2020
Malone’s Butchery under new leadership
VIDEO | G'day Port Douglas & Daintree: Meet Anthony the Segway Tour Operator
Council and local golfers secure Mossman golf club's future
ATV use allowed under Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan
28/10/2020
Giddy up Douglas for 2020 Melbourne Cup
Where to vote in the Douglas Shire this election day
Water charges cut will be a boon for Canegrowers
29/10/2020
Designs revealed for Living Coral Biobank in Port Douglas
Queensland’s top bowlers set to compete in Mossman
Stinger nets rolled out in Port Douglas
30/10/2020
Queensland borders open to regional New South Wales