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Mind your manners at shows
MIND your manners may sound more like the next stage performance at Port Douglas’s Clink Theatre, but it is actually a request from Douglas Theatre Arts Group president Michael
12 May, 2025
General News
New focus on Cenotaph
A MAJOR upgrade of the Mossman Cenotaph was completed just in time for the ANZAC Day service on April 25.
9 May, 2025
Subsidised training program on offer to parents
A SIX-week parent training program is being offered to residents of the...
Carnivale program launched
PORT Douglas Carnivale 2025's program has been officially launched.
4WD enthusiasts give new Mazda BT-50 utes ‘heaps’
A GROUP of four-wheel-drive enthusiasts gave Mazda’s new BT-50 dual cab...
Entertainment
Creativity will amaze kids
THE Cairns Children’s Festival is once again set to bring the joy of creativity to young minds, with an exciting...
10 May, 2025
Fun run aims to unite folk
THE Yalanji RAW 2025 reconciliation run is back after the inaugural...
Register Carnivale float now
PORT DOUGLAS is set to explode into a spectacle of colour and creativity...
Hilarious Troy-story
‘The Trojan War’, by New Zealand theatre company ‘A Slightly Isolated...
Business
New operators sought for island
EXPERIENCED tourism operators have just two days to respond to expressions of interest to transform run-down Double...
7 May, 2025
Ferry’s crucial stage
THE new Daintree River ferry has reached a critical stage with Douglas...
Shoring up their businesses
THREE Port Douglas business owners are confident they will be able to...
Domino’s shuts down in CBD
DOMINO’S Pizza outlet in Macrossan Street has permanently closed its...
Community
His 40 years behind the mic
IN over four years of producing the weekly Gazza’s Goss column, I’ve managed to avoid writing about myself.
9 May, 2025
Club‘s growth spurt
THE Port Douglas and District Probus Club has gone from strength to...
Fully staffed stations
EVERY police station in the Douglas Shire will be fully manned by the...
Colourful mural highlights Daintree fauna and flora
IN the lead-up to yesterday’s Earth Day, Rainforest Rescue and Down...
Real Estate
Luxury family retreat
SETTLED in the heart of the breathtaking Shannonvale Valley, this exceptional family retreat offers the perfect blend...
2 May, 2025
entertainer’s dream
THIS house has amazing views – possibly the best views a Port Douglas...
Touch of Bali in heart of Port
DISCOVER tropical living at its finest in this stunning...
In midst of nature
DISCOVER an exceptional hillside retreat nestled in the pristine...
Sport
Driving for more women golfers
MOSSMAN Golf Club has received a grant from Queensland ‘Active Women and Girls Funding’ to help provide four golf...
8 May, 2025
Local News
Reef Raiders fall short against NB Mud Crabs
AFTER two weeks of close wins in grit and grind matches, the Reef...
Local News
Mixed fortunes for Sharks
THE Mossman Sharks continued their hot start during the ANZAC round with...
Kobi sets his height on USA
THERE’S no denying that many children around the world can only dream of...