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Tasty menu to whet palates
TASTE Port Douglas food festival has unveiled its full line-up for 2025.
8 July, 2025
General News
‘Green’ rates rebate ditched
A RATE rebate of up to 50 per cent for property owners who own nature reserves in the Douglas Shire has been...
5 July, 2025
Beanies raise vital funds
KNITTED beanies were on sale again at the Mossman Support Services’...
Nightly road shuts on hold
THE Captain Cook Highway between Palm Cove and Port Douglas will not...
Look out for cane trucks
WITH the cane season running from June to December, the Department of...
Entertainment
City readies for festival
CAIRNS is set to come alive with colour, sound and spectacular performances as the 2025 Cairns Festival gets underway...
7 July, 2025
Exciting city art projects
CAIRNS’ thriving arts and cultural community has received a major...
Colour run lights up park
LIGHT Up The Park once again returned to George Davis Park, in Mossman,...
Ball’s comeback uplifts town
THE Mossman Show Ball returned two weeks ago after a hiatus of over 25...
Business
Over and out
THE future of the much-lauded $300 million Fairmont Resort at Port Douglas is all but over.
2 July, 2025
Local News
BMW unleashes 390kW M2 with top speed of 302km/h
BMW Australia will introduce the new BMW M2 CS to the local market this...
Tourism body ‘grateful’
TOURISM Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) has applauded Douglas Shire...
Local News
BMW unleashes 390kW M2
BMW Australia will introduce the all-new BMW M2 CS to the local market...
Community
Tourism legend farewelled
TOURISM legend Robbie Bastion has been remembered as a trailblazing promoter of the Far North, Port Douglas and the...
21 June, 2025
The fun hasn’t stopped yet
IT maybe natural to assume that things would be a little quieter in the...
Open day highlights neighbourhood centre’s services
A PORT Douglas Neighbourhood Centre open day has put the spotlight on...
Spotlight on rural ambassadors
THE main purpose of the returning Mossman Show Ball on June 21, 2025 is...
Real Estate
‘Beach bubble’ hits market
AUSTRALIAN stuntman Jimmy Christiansen is selling his beachside haven near Port Douglas after making the move with...
29 June, 2025
Acreage going to auction
IF you’ve been looking for a property with a bit more space and...
Last resort sites on sale
IMAGINE owning land within an exclusive, world-class resort that offers...
Luxury family retreat
SETTLED in the heart of the breathtaking Shannonvale Valley, this...
Sport
Big fortnight in Shire’s football, rugby league and rugby union clubs
THE Douglas Shire has seen another big fortnight in local sports.
4 July, 2025
Local News
Port Douglas Crocs at top of ladder after seven wins
THE Port Douglas Crocs, after a slow start to the season, have...
Local News
Sharks and Reef Raiders looking to return to premiership success
IT was a busy fortnight around the Douglas Shire with the Mossman...
Local News
Crocs dominate once again
THE Port Douglas Crocs, who are commonly known for their dominance and...
