General News
Final edition of Gazette
THIS is the final edition of the Douglas Gazette as a standalone publication.
17 December, 2025
Port in top 10
PORT Douglas has been rated in the top 10 destinations by leading travel...
Making power more reliable
$50m Mossman electricity network upgrade and new substation almost done
Bin bought for history
Plans to make relic of sugarcane industry special feature in park
Entertainment
Silkwood on national map
FORMER Innisfail teacher Greg Bourke takes readers deep into the steamy, mysterious heart of Far North Queensland...
12 December, 2025
Hampers for many people in need
CHRISTMAS hampers are all about supporting individuals and families who...
Bringing cheer to families
Santa’s Toy Store offers affordable gifts and ease burden to those...
New-style Christmas party
Festive extravaganza will draw and delight hundreds of families and...
Business
Looking your very best in town
Menswear store has all the styles to make guys envy of all and sundry
13 December, 2025
New Reef cat ‘inspires’ all
Port tour operator launches ‘Voyager’
Nothing lazy about winning gold
A PORT Douglas motel has struck gold at the Queensland Tourism Awards.
Sailaway to new owners
A NATIONAL tour operator has taken over Sailaway Port Douglas.
Community
Hi-tech focus on rising creek levels to reassure
CUTTING-edge laser sensors will be used to assist in flood preparedness, with the Douglas Shire trialling the latest...
13 December, 2025
‘Apathy’ sad state of Shire
Ratepayers rep annoyed about council
New path yields legacy
$4.5m upgrade of Jindalba boardwalk makes it easy for everyone
Wildlife vollies needed very soon
THE Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC), run by Wildlife...
Real Estate
Stupid bedroom tax
AUSTRALIA’S so-called “spare bedroom tax” proposal is not a bold policy, it’s bureaucratic overreach dressed up as...
2 December, 2025
Local News
Reality motivates buyers
CAIRNS’ property market continues to show strong momentum, with median...
A hex of a place
A LUXURIOUS five-bedroom luxury Port Douglas home, described as a...
Local News
Get loan confirmed
IN the fast-moving Cairns property market, securing a home often comes...
Sport
Talented players to the fore
NQ shows southern team what it has to be best in regional Queensland cricket
11 December, 2025
Chieftains in nailbiting loss
Gaelic games exceed expectations as Gold Coast beats hosts in exciting game
Pro-wrestling to draw crowds to leagues club in Cairns
WRESTLING fans will have the chance to see international stars in action...
Local News
Junior boxer shows tenacious fighting spirit
UP-and-coming Port Douglas boxer Nate Martinelli was the only Douglas...
