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An artist’s impression of a safe harbour and lagoon at the northern end of the Palm Cove esplanade: Picture: Gary Hunt Design

Palm Cove upgrades will be ‘costly’

A CAIRNS Regional Council report has warned that a proposal for a safe harbour and lagoon at the northern end of Palm Cove would cost ratepayers “significantly” with several

24 July, 2025

Tree planting on a Rainforest Rescue property in the Daintree. Picture: Rainforest Rescue/Martin Stringer.

Daintree News

Cassowary Credits rolling out in Daintree wetlands

Master Reef guides on Moore Reef. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Great Barrier Reef News

One million back Reef

A new intake in the Mossman River will provide more secure water supplies for the Douglas Shire. Picture: iStock/Julia Gomina

Port Douglas News

Council’s $134m capex

More than 20 coconut palms will be axed in the Douglas Shire for safety reasons. Picture: iStock/ Belen B Massieu

Douglas Shire News

Palm trees get axed

A couple enjoy coconut water on the beach next to the Sugar Wharf at Port Douglas. Douglas Shire Council has allocated $350,000 towards repairs of the iconic building and jetty in this year’s budget. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Douglas Shire News

Pay more, get more

At the medal presentation were (from left) Wonga RFB members Jason Gutter, Peter Ross (15 years), Ruth Ross (15 years), Craig Brennan (15 years), David Price, Michelle Price, Georgia Moss, Mick Malley and first officer Stewart Yendle. Picture: Supplied

Port Douglas News

Firies thanked

Port Douglas coffee drinkers are being urged to use the blue re-usable cups. Picture: Supplied

Douglas Shire News

Coffee cup idea on trial

The flooded streets of Mossman after Cyclone Jasper. Picture: Harry Cobb

Douglas Shire News

Jasper costs hit $160m

The sun sets on Rex Smeal Park overlooking Dickson’s Inlet. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Port Douglas News

Seaside holiday town has sunsets to die for

State Treasurer David Janetzki (left) and Member for Cook David Kempton go through the budget papers at Parliament House. Picture: Supplied

Douglas Shire News

$41m-plus from budget

Ironman cyclists on the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas Picture: Korupt Vision

Far North News

No love to be shared

Properties such as Tranquility in the Dainbtree will not be eligible for a 50 per cent rates rebate anymore. Picture: Rainforest Rescue/Martin Stringer

Douglas Shire News

‘Green’ rates rebate ditched

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