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You do realise they are NOT recyclable? It's a very bad idea in my opinion. I don’t see why not. We need to transition from fossil fuel generated power ASAP and solar panels on farms work really well ...
Leichhardt candidates and their parties have been receiving national publicity on several controversial fronts, but the Douglas Shire has otherwise been largely ignored by federal ...
Salsa Bar & Grill marks 30 years of serving Port Douglas with great food, vibrant atmosphere, and strong community spirit.
Behind the show is a group of passionate locals, united by their love for the arts and the natural beauty of our region. Formed in early 2024, Sea Circus has quickly become known ...
The Mossman Show Ball is being revived after decades in hiatus. Show Society president Matty Hatfield said the Mossman hall would be fully decorated for the show cabaret to be hel ...
Bodies in Motion’s senior dancers strike a pose in their vibrant Carnivale costumes as they prepare to wow crowds at this year’s Port Douglas Street Parade. Picture: Jamie Jansen, Newsport With ...
It is shaping up to be the first election at which minors out-poll each of the major parties. In this environment, how-to-vote cards are important, even decisive – despite a high percentage of voters ...
Douglas Shire Council has received offers to design, construct, deliver and operate the new Daintree ferry while more than $9 million has been committed to upgrading surrounding r ...
Tanya Murphy (AMCS) encourages voters who care about the Reef to look for science-grounded policies focused on cutting climate pollution this decade.Picture: Supplied by Tanya Murphy With Australians ...
After being named 2024 College Dux and receiving the prestigious Anthony Family Trophy, Douglas Shire local Tully Smith ...
Police have charged a 42-year-old Biboohra man with multiple offences in Mareeba, April 28. It will be alleged at around 3am, the man entered a Caterina Close address. The man refused to leave when ...