Category: Breaking News
Crispin Hull / Support and Aspirations for the Voice
❝The recent comments by Nationals frontbencher Barnaby Joyce likening the Voice proposal to a law enacted in Nazi Germany show what a difficult task it will be to get the Voice referendum passed.❞
Community / Nominate a Local Legend
Douglas Shire Council has announced nominations are open for the 2023 Australia Day Awards.
Have Your Say / Boating Facilities in the Douglas Shire
Maritime Safety Queensland, a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, is seeking your feedback on the demand for recreational boating facilities, feedback on current facilities and suggestions about new facilities in the region.
Gallery | Child Protection Family Fun Day
Port Douglas Community Service Network Inc held an event earlier this month for Child Protection Week, promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair | A Cultural and Sensorial Feast
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair has kicked off in in style, in a cultural and sensorial feast showcasing across the city’s arts hubs.
POLICE REPORT / Unlawful Killing of Stock in Cape York – Can You Help Stop It?
Police have received several reports this year from station owners in relation to alleged offenders entering their properties or cattle located on the side of the roadways that have been unlawfully killed and butchered.
NEWS IN 5 / Thursday 9 June 2022
IN BRIEF / The latest news affecting the Douglas Shire
$4 million budget boost for Indigenous Tourism
Queensland’s vibrant Indigenous tourism sector will receive a $4 million boost in the next State Budget to grow the number of First Nations tourism experiences in Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.










