Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts has unveiled the first much-awaited image of their proposed development at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas. The release of the image coincided with the owner of Crystalbrook Collection, Ghassan Aboud, travelling to the...

Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu officially granted Australian citizenship to 17 new citizens at the Port Douglas Community Hall today. Our tropical paradise, laid-back character and fantastic lifestyle were some reasons highlighted by new citizens for sticking around in...

Cape Tribulation campsite approved A TOURIST park containing 15 campsites in Cape Tribulation has received development approval from Douglas Shire Council. The park has a 60-person capacity and is located on land next to Cape Tribulation Rd. The development seeks to complement...

COUNCIL has invited expressions of interest to gauge market appetite and solicit ideas for managing one of the last cable ferry crossings in tropical Australia. Douglas Shire Council, which takes in the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and popular resort town Port...

A VISION to develop an eco-tourism visitor hub for the Wangetti Trail and create local jobs has received in-principle support from Douglas Shire Council. The “Trail Hub” would be located on the western side of the Captain Cook Highway at Wangetti and could include cafes, shops,...

The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting king tides in Douglas Shire from Sunday, February 17. A  3.38-metre high is expected in Port Douglas on Tuesday, February 19. Salt water is expected to rise onto low-lying roads during this time. Some roads in particular that may be impacted...

BreastScreen Queensland is coming to Mossman Screening commences on Tuesday 26 February and concludes on Wednesday 17 April. The mobile service will be located at the Mossman Hospital, accessed via Johnston Road. The FREE screening service that visits the region every second...

Miconia is a small rainforest tree (<15m high) that is native to tropical parts of America. Miconia is a serious weed outside of its natural range and has the potential to cause substantial damage to biodiversity in the rainforests of northern Australia. Miconia can quickly...

Council would like to remind residents that cutting down coconut palms or planting on council-controlled land is an offence under the Local Laws. Both practices are strictly prohibited and council will be monitoring areas to ensure our beaches are protected from this unlawful...