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New child bail laws passed despite expert warnings

Laws to make 10-17-year-olds on bail wear home-detention bracelets have been passed by the State Government despite warnings from experts about the move.

Carnivale parade float theme is out of this world

The theme for this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale Friday night Macrossan Street Parade has today been announced.

SPORTS DIGEST: McTaggart gunning for his first district bowls championship

Mossman young gun Malachy McTaggart is through to the Tropical Far North Queensland District Singles Championship final after a come-from behind victory against Atherton nemesis Ivon Spletter in the semi-final on Sunday at Club Mossman.

Police seek help on Mareeba armed robbery

Officers from Mareeba Station the Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are appealing for public assistance following an incident in Mareeba on February 6.

Port Douglas earns national spotlight

Port Douglas has once again drawn national attention as one of Queensland’s best beachside places to live, with luxury estate BeCHé Port Douglas featured in Real Estate Australia’s latest roundup.

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COMMISSIONING SERVICE FOR RI INSTRUCTORS & CHAPLAINS

Sunday 22nd Feb Douglas Shire Combined Churches invite you to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Alchera Drive, Mossman to bless our schools and families.
This is followed by a light supper.
Contact: 0408 774091

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026 - NIGERIA
Friday 6th Mar 9:30am Mossman Assembly of God Church, 41 Mossman Gorge Road, Mossman followed by morning tea.
Contact Martine 0408 744091

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