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More eyes in the sky on the way if the cash to buy them comes through

The council’s security surveillance will be beefed up across Douglas Shire if a pair of State Government grant applications are successful.

Ferry fees to top off most expensive trips to The Tip ever

A trip to The Tip at any time is a huge undertaking, but sky high fuel prices - if you can even get it - and an out of action ferry which will return to service as the most expensive ferry in the world for distance covered, makes a 2026 trip to The Tip an impossible adventure for most families.

Tourism body calls for accuracy in relation to latest cyclone forecasts

Far North Queensland is a big place, and those discussing approaching cyclones should keep that in mind so as not to cause any unnecessary impact on visitations, bookings and business confidence, Douglas Shire’s peak tourism body says.

Environmental project shelved after council knockback

Plans to reforest a large tract of inactive farmland on the southern side of the Daintree River have been rejected by Douglas Shire Council, which has voted to keep most of the land available for agriculture in case a viable crop can be found.

Coen looks like copping a cyclonic "one-two"

Coen family the Jacksons are preparing for another direct cyclone hit just weeks after Tropical Cyclone Narelle tore apart sheds and brought down trees across their station. Ups N Downs, as forecasts indicate Tropical Cyclone Maila is on the same path.

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Community Notices

In Loving Memory of
Dr Louise Bleier
4pm Saturday 11th April 2026,
Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas

Family, friends and patients of Dr Louise are invited to attend a memorial service to remember and celebrate her life, and her contribution to our community.

For comfort, please bring a picnic rug or chair. Umbrella or gazebo if light rain.

In the event of very wet weather, the venue will be Port Douglas Community Hall, Mowbray St (opposite Clink Theatre). Please check New Horizons for Health messages in Port Douglas, Mossman and Douglas Shire News and Views face book site for last minute updates.

There will be an opportunity speak a few words if you wish, or to ask our lovely host Anna Soltwedel to share them on your behalf. Please give your words to Anna before the service in person or by email at [email protected].

No flowers necessary on the day, thank you. Optional donation in lieu to KIND (at Kind.org.au) in recognition of Louise’s love of children.

We thank you all for your support at this time.

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Facing transport challenges?

Our Community Transport Service is here to help!

Where can we take you?
We offer transport outside of Port Douglas, including destinations across the wider Douglas Shire and Cairns.

Cost:
Our service is FREE, though gold coin donations are always appreciated to help keep this community initiative running.

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Call us on 4099 5518 or email [email protected]

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