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OPINION / Our Threatened Littoral Forests, and Why They are so Important
COUNCIL’S recent actions in permitting quad bike and ATV traffic on Wonga Beach, and the inevitable impacts it will have on our important (and World…
Today’s News in COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Efficacy, Safety & Distribution
LOCAL specialist Dr Doug Quarry from International SOS shares the very latest insights on the development of COVID vaccine development, efficacy, safety and distribution
Douglas Shire Council supports Gran Forno Cycle Festival, awards $2.6 million contract to local company and levies development north of the Daintree
We take a look at today’s meeting outcomes for Douglas Shire residents and ratepayers. The topic of a cycling event that will inject millions of dollars into the local economy but also requires road closures of the Captain Cook Highway attracted the liveliest discussion and debate today.
Meet Port Douglas’ School Leaders for 2021
Port Douglas State School has inducted School Captains, Sports Captains and Reef Guardians into their positions for 2021.
Community Heritage Advocate’s Clash with Cairns Council Heads to Court
Cairns community advocate Geoff Holland will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow Tuesday 23 February, 2021 at 9am to face charges of Wilful Damage and Police Obstruct.
Douglas Shire Council & Indigenous Rangers Build Rainforest Resilience at Wangetti Beach
CASSOWARY habitat at Wangetti Beach will be rehabilitated in a collaboration between Terrain NRM, Douglas Shire council and indigenous rangers.
Australia Commits to Ocean Protection by Joining the Global Oceans Alliance
The Australian Federal Government joins almost 40 other countries in the Global Oceans Alliance to drive urgent action towards global ocean protection.
On The Agenda at Douglas Shire Council’s Meeting This Week
An Ordinary Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council will be held on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 at 10:00a.m. at the Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman.
Report / Regenerative Cane Farming Forum Cairns February 2021
Over one hundred and thirty cane farmers, agronomists, scientists and advocates attended a two-day Regenerative Cane Farming Forum in Cairns this week from all cane growing districts, including a strong contingent from Mossman.
Former Bandidos Enforcer and Port Douglas Identity, Lee Undy, Meets His Maker
Former Port Douglas resident Lee Undy, 49, has been sentenced for the supply of cocaine.