Category: All News
Environment / Rainforest Rescue and Converse join forces in Sydney’s latest sustainable public art project
Converse has teamed up with local Sydney artist, Elliott Routledge, to paint a mural in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, that not only cleans the air but also helps plant trees in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest. The design for the mural was created in collaboration with Rainforest Rescue
and draws inspiration from the fauna and flora of the Daintree, promoting the message that ‘Trees are the Answer’.
Local Sport / Douglas United Dragons battle for the Final!
On Friday night the Douglas United Dragons hosted the Mareeba Bulls in a qualifying final, the winner going directly to the Grand Final in two weeks, the loser having to face the winner of third v fourth this week.
The Weekend Sports Re/Port
A breakdown of weekend sporting events around the region, from Douglas United footy action, Port Douglas Crocs AFL victories in the qualifying finals, Mossman and District Rifle Club shoot results, reef angling action, and the latest update on the Cairns AFL medal count for the 2020 season…
Crispin Hull / Australia’s loser choices
The Chinese Government has now put Australia on notice that it will source whatever increasingly smaller amount of coal it needs, from any other source than Australia unless Australia bends to its political will.
Corporate whizz appointed as new TPDD Chairman
A senior business advisor who specialises in regional development and improving tourism destinations will help lead a post-COVID tourism recovery in Douglas Shire.
Restaurant Review / Inn Front
Today called for a long overdue lunch to try Inn Front, Mossman. Located on the premises of the former Mojo’s at the Demi View Motel, Inn Front opened in late August with some fresh, and some familiar faces.
Douglas Shire Council / Fast-tracking a safe public swimming location in Port Douglas
A PLAN to fast track a year-round safe swimming spot in Port Douglas will leave the blocks next week.
Douglas Shire Council will test the waters with a short survey to gauge how much the community wants a splash park and recreational pool in Port Douglas.
Summer of football for families in the Douglas Shire
Summer football is on the horizon bringing chill vibes, good times and a whole lot of football fun for everyone.
Dr Doug Quarry / COVID Immunity and Vaccine Development
In this edition, Dr Doug from International SOS shares the very latest insights on the development of COVID immunity and vaccine development:
Local Sport / Douglas United Dragons showdown
On Friday night, the Douglas United Dragons played the Mareeba Bulls in front of a very large crowd at the Port Douglas Sporting Complex. The Raiders, Crocs and Junior Dragons, as well as lots of other supporters had come along to cheer the Dragons on. This was the last game of the regular season and a showdown between top-of-the-table Dragons and second placed Bulls.