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Australia’s leading marine show
THE Cairns Maritime Careers Expo 2025 will focus on opportunities to resolve labour and skills shortages that continue to challenge regional Australia, particularly across defence
6 November, 2025
General News
Tourism tax on agenda
A BED tax or tourism levy to take the burden off Douglas Shire ratepayers is being considered by council.
5 November, 2025
Men to be celebrated at Club Mossman
PORT Douglas Neighbourhood Centre is working in conjunction with Club...
Fare we go
A 20-year contract to design, construct, operate and maintain a new...
End of an era for Shire sugar industry
THE final truckload of sugar cane from Mossman to the Mulgrave mill at...
Entertainment
Four decades later and high school memories relived
NEARLY 40 people have celebrated Mossman State High School years of 1985-1989.
25 October, 2025
Tales of spirit and fortitude
AFTER 21 years in the making ‘Voices of Port Douglas and Shire – A Piece...
Gigantic garage sale
THE Shire’s ‘Community Garage Sale” is a shire-wide event that...
Dead rising to occasion
CAIRNS is set for a spine-tingling and music-packed celebration this...
Business
BMW leads way in luxury vehicle sales so far in 2025
BMW Australia has sold nearly 25,000 BMWs and Minis (24,585) from January to September 2025, marking a 10.2% increase...
4 November, 2025
24/7 fuel stop back on line
MOSSMAN’S 24-hour fuel outdoor payment terminal (OPT) in Pringle Street...
Cash splash for festival
PORT Douglas Carnivale is set to receive a $55,000 boost as part of...
QCWA hall repairs
THE Mossman branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA)...
Community
Life is paradise after 50 years of loving wedded bliss
PORT Douglas locals Sandra and Graeme Pimlott have recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. The couple originally...
1 November, 2025
Wild and wacky school teachers
MOSSMAN State High School staff have swapped their usual smart attire...
Danielle’s career change
MOSSMAN-born social worker Danielle Ejneberg was inspired to have a big...
Mums can do anything
MUMS Crystal Leonardi and Nicola Baker have returned home from the 2025...
Real Estate
Get loan confirmed
IN the fast-moving Cairns property market, securing a home often comes down to speed and confidence.
3 November, 2025
Thyme to relax
SERENITAS has officially opened the sales office for Thyme Lifestyle...
Local News
Southern highs good for FNQ
MELBOURNE’S housing market has just pushed through to record high...
Renos a big plus
RISING property values are driving demand for affordable ‘renovator’...
Sport
Rugby 7s scrumming down
CAIRNS Airport has teamed up with Fiji Airways to help grow one of Far North Queensland’s most vibrant sporting...
27 October, 2025
Local News
Marlin Coast wins annual Sellwood Girgenti Shield
MARLIN Coast has taken victory for the second year in a row in the...
Local News
Athletes do Shire proud at Queensland titles
THE Douglas Shire has had an abundance of young athletes recently...
Local News
Gold at Four Mile Beach
PORT Douglas surf lifesavers have been full of success, winning about 50...
