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New era for Eastern Kuku Yalanji tourism at Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation’s tourism landscape entered a transformative new chapter on Thursday, April 23, with the official opening of the Bamanga Muruku Tourism Hub visitor centre. 

Daintree ferry price set for new high, with costs of gravesites, dump fees and dog regos also revealed

A return ferry trip to the Daintree is set to reach close to the $60 mark from the start of the new financial year, with most Douglas Shire Council fees and charges rising by up to 4 per cent in July.

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina set for a sediment cleanout

Dredging at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is set to soon take place with work by the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads setting off in the channel entrance this week.

Tourism industry to receive emergency-measure boost to help bring more visitors to Shire

More Far-North-Queensland-based tourists will be able to ride on the Daintree ferry and visit Mossman Gorge for free from this Friday until the end of June after Douglas Shire Council voted to temporarily reinstate the Douglas Card discount-travel system.

Council's trailer and boat blitz raises questions

Douglas Shire residents have questioned the council’s “crackdown” on trailers, caravans and boats parked in suburban streets, saying some streets are being targeted and council is potentially overstepping its authority.

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BOOK LAUNCH — MOTIVATIONS BY WILD RUSS

Celebrate the launch of Motivations by Wild Russ

Friday 1 May 6pm - 9pm at Babal, Port Douglas

Come dressed as your alter ego — Wild ____ [fill in your name or alter ego name or spirit aminal]

• Welcoming drink

• Signed 2nd Edition for yours truly

• MC the Big G

• DJ Guest

• Surprises on the night

• After party TBA

• Catered with canapés from Dan and Brendan at Babal

Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Arancini
Paperbark Smoked Barra Rillette.
Boomer Bay Oysters ŵ Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Granita.
Beef Tartare Miang.
Confit Truffle Chicken Croquettes.

$65 for signed book; $40 event only LTD to 60 pax

Ticket sales CLOSE Midnight Wednesday 29 April. Limited to 60 pax.

Come ready to meet amazing people, drink and enjoy some culinary delights... some epic mystery on the night and also the unplanned and inspired. It's going to be WILD.

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