2020



August
Man intercepted at Cairns Airport after deliberately breaching border restrictions
Sky’s the limit for new Habitat attraction
Two Douglas icons get a little bit of love
Croc Pit turns pink for breast cancer awareness
Police seek assistance for missing man in Far North
National Indigenous Music Awards reveal Hall Of Fame inductee
New drive-through COVID-19 testing opens in Mossman
OPINION | Cut the corporate stranglehold
Car catches alight in highway crash near Mowbray
Lucky to be alive: Man pulled from vehicle moments before it burst into flames
Council to sell controversial Daintree block to conservation groups
Three charged after police crackdown on Wangetti beach party attended by hundreds
Are we mask-ready?
Lifeguards to remain a Port Douglas feature after contract renewed
Traveller's Choice "Best of the Best" win for Port Douglas Motel
The AFL teams headed to the Far North revealed
VIDEO | Sunset croc sighting first for resident
New cosmetic nurse injects freshness into Port Douglas
New Hemingway’s lager a salute to the canecutters
Busby Marou new headliner at Port Douglas’ Wonderland Under the Stars
Local resident takes us inside her time in hotel quarantine
Have you seen this missing man?
Highs and lows for the Reef Raiders
Gazza challenges the Cassowary Coast to ‘Do It In Douglas’
Local artists on display at the 2020 Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair
Realtors respond to Council’s new online property report software
OPINION | Trump trapped by COVID stats
Hockey sticks and mountain bikes hit the beach in new event
Local school bus involved in three vehicle collision in Mossman
Touring skating workshops teaching locals to “drop-in” not “drop-out”
No date change for Ironman leaves Hartley’s and Mayor not happy
The CREB Track is back
Public consultation opens for Reef 2050 sustainability plan
New restaurant throws open its doors in Mossman
Local gymnastics holds ‘Bush Bingo’ fundraiser
Serial fraudster Peter Foster arrested in Port Douglas
Neighbourhood Centre celebrates Seniors Week with interview project
How an infamous conman was found hiding in Port Douglas
Annual Salsa Sorensen golf day ready for tee off
Ratepayers benefit from Council initiative
School further embraces Indigenous language through grant
Two seriously injured in horror smash at Rocky Point
OPINION | Quit ANZUS if Trump wins
ON THE AGENDA | Council expected to support local events
Teenager still critical after Rocky Point crash
VIDEO | A dozen people charged after police bust FNQ drug network
Love where you live: Photo comp to show off region’s beauty
Daintree bridge versus ferry debate to go to public consultation
Top of the table clash for Raiders
Residents urged to be water-wise as water restrictions loom
GALLERY | All the surf and sand action at Far North’s first surf carnival of 2020
Cairns records first active COVID-19 case since May
Dream job living and working on Low Isles up for grabs
Raiders top table after dominant display against JCU
Nick Gibson recognised for contribution to local basketball
Have your say: Daintree Crossing options report released to public
Kerr’s energy after 120 days clearly evident
OPINION | More pro-population growth propaganda
FNQ front and centre as state Cabinet touches down in Cairns
Level one water restrictions now in effect across Douglas Shire
Tourism lifeline: Port Douglas attraction amongst those set to cash in
September
Douglas dancers make a return to the stage
Marina restaurant is luring in the foodies
It's official Queensland will host the AFL Grand Final
Surf Lifesaving clubs are the heart of the beach
GALLERY | Family fun as local students celebrate Father’s Day
Fans ready as AFL bounce down in Cairns just hours away
Firefighters contain fire at Mossman Mill
Port's revival key discussion at premier’s roundtable
Farewell Kara: Turtle set for release from Four Mile Beach
Targa rally kicks off, find out which FNQ roads will be closed
Health warning: Surge in Q Fever infections in the Far North
Douglas Direct on a mission to keep dollars in Douglas
Detectives investigate deaths of man and child in small FNQ town
Daintree crossing debate: Postcards to hit every mailbox in Douglas
OPINION | Changing corporate malfeasance
Investigations continue into Rossville tragedy, father reported to police morning of deaths
Strategic mindset masterclass to feature at Chamber AGM
VIDEO | Police appeal for public assistance into father-son death
Mossman’s Kubirri Aged Care Centre welcomes first residents