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Douglas construction projects face further squeeze on workers

A construction worker shortfall expected to peak at up to 35,000 in just 12 months is expected to bite hard on Douglas Shire where already construction costs and timelines are blamed for stalling progress of the region.

It's proving popular to post a protest vote

The South Australian election proves that One Nation is a far greater threat to the Liberal and National Parties than it is to Labor. We should ask why, and why One Nation poses such a threat to good government in Australia generally.

POLICE NEWS: Mossman arrest after man bashed with metal bar in his home

A 20-year-old Mossman man was yesterday arrested after a 32-year-old was hospitalised by an intruder while at home in February.

AFL great Dusty Martin set to pull on the blue and white guernsey for one game

Former AFL footy great Dustin Martin will play a one-off game for the Port Douglas Crocs on May 2 against South Cairns Cutters.

Reef drones, turtle rescues and frog-and-bird-counting camps win science cash

Daintree Rainforest camping expeditions for school children, mock turtle rescues and reef drone mapping are three local projects to win funding in the latest State Government science grants.

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