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Ball’s comeback uplifts town
THE Mossman Show Ball returned two weeks ago after a hiatus of over 25 years.
5 July, 2025
General News
Nightly road shuts on hold
THE Captain Cook Highway between Palm Cove and Port Douglas will not have to close at night for road works in June or...
2 July, 2025
Look out for cane trucks
WITH the cane season running from June to December, the Department of...
Local News
Insurance expensive for EVs
AUSTRALIANS insuring electric vehicles continue to be slugged with...
Average rates to rise $2 a week in Douglas Shire
OWNER-occupiers in the Douglas Shire Council will pay an extra $2 a week...
Entertainment
Sounds liven up Stratford
THE normally sleepy streets of Stratford are set to come alive with the sound of music this Saturday, July 5, as the...
3 July, 2025
Authors galore for bookfest
UP to 50 local and NQ authors and hundreds of participants are set to...
Tantalising festival on menu
TASTE Port Douglas will be turning up the heat in August, returning to...
It’s just like visiting Greece
PREPARE to be transported to Greece for a day when the annual Cairns...
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
Port Douglas Crocs at top of ladder after seven wins
THE Port Douglas Crocs, after a slow start to the season, have completely turned their campaign around and now find...
3 July, 2025
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...
Local News
Ride raises $2m for cancer
TOUR de Cure, Australia’s biggest cycling charity for cancer research,...
