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Goodbye to a true Great Barrier Reef icon

Port Douglas locals are mourning the loss of a pioneer of the diving industry, Kerry Eckersley.

Traders tackle Mossman mayhem head on

Broken windows, abuse and a business at breaking point is what fuelled Beechwoods Cafe owner Sharon Beechey to champion the Mossman community to come together to tackle spiralling mayhem and vandalism after dark in Mossman.

Is an Aussie and American alliance worth it?

Australia can now either grimace and bear it for four years pretending nothing has happened; or face reality and question whether AUKUS and the US alliance more generally are worth it.

UPDATE: Port power issues resolved

UPDATE: Power has been restored to almost all of the 1350 Port Douglas properties that had been in the dark without power when outages started from around 6:50am on Wednesday, February 12, with Ergon Energy crews working to make an emergency fix and search for faults.

HEALTH WARNING: Melioidosis cases rise to 30 and two deaths

FAR North Queenslanders are being reminded to stay alert to symptoms of a dangerous seasonal disease, with cases of melioidosis taking a fatal toll.

Gymnastics club springing back into action following extensive flood repairs

Mossman's gymnastics club has finally reopened after being flooded out by the rains that followed Cyclone Jasper in December 2023.

Thala Beach Nature Reserve shares the love with locals

Love is in the air and there is no better air and atmosphere than Thala Beach Nature Reserve to soak it up in.

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THIS WEEK 5 YEARS AGO

GALLERY | Hot and Steamy gets off to a cracking start

Day one of the inaugural Hot and Steamy Festival kicked off yesterday with the Salsa Bar & Grill Taste In The Tropics lunch.

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Join Us at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden!

Every Tuesday afternoon from 1:15 to 3.45, immerse yourself in the joy of gardening and community at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. We're cultivating a garden of love and care for all to share.

Experience the satisfaction of growing, harvesting, and providing for ourselves and our community. Learn the art of nurturing from seed to plant, and discover the value of collaborative creation.

Join us to create a beautiful space where we learn from the Earth's wisdom, support each other, and foster a sense of togetherness. Let's sow the seeds of a brighter, more connected future together.

For more information, visit us at the Neighbourhood Centre or contact Tanya on 40995518 for more information. Tanya Morris [email protected]

Changes Mossman Support Services Constitution:

11th of February 5.00 pm to 5.15 pm 20/22 Mill Street, Mossman Location: The Cottage

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