Latest News
Students go extra mile
TWO students who have balanced their studies with extracurricular activities have jointly won Mossman State High School’s best all-rounder award.
21 December, 2025
General News
Christmas Markets brought joy, trade and celebrations
THE Christmas Markets at Market Park, Port Douglas, last Sunday provided a festive atmosphere and plenty of...
18 December, 2025
Final edition of Gazette
THIS is the final edition of the Douglas Gazette as a standalone...
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
Entertainment
Men encouraged to speak out
MEN of the Douglas Shire have been urged not to bottle things up and speak about their issues at the Shire’s annual...
19 December, 2025
Club members turn the pages over
A CLUB of book lovers, which was created when it was impossible to join...
Giving ‘Tinny’ a $6m polish
ONE of Port Douglas’ most popular entertainment venues and clubs is...
Skilled artist is a DAB hand
TALENTED creative Jayne LaGarde is the 2025 Ellen Terrell Award winner,...
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
First home buyers rivalry
AUSTRALIA’S first home buyer market is a fascinating and influential segment of the residential landscape.
16 December, 2025
Hot competition
53 parties spark lively auction for $2m storage centre
Local News
Stupid bedroom tax
AUSTRALIA’S so-called “spare bedroom tax” proposal is not a bold policy,...
Local News
Reality motivates buyers
CAIRNS’ property market continues to show strong momentum, with median...
Sport
Mossman Sharks rugby league started in 1955
WITH North Queensland often being regarded as rugby league country, Cairns and surrounds proves that point hosting a...
20 December, 2025
Local News
Jaw-dropping exploits
THE world’s best freestyle motocross and BMX riders will return to...
Local News
Muddies keep slogging away
THE Muddies have officially played their last games for 2025 as the...
Local News
New veteran sports venture
GALLIPOLI Medical Research has launched a new program that brings...
