Author: DouglasNews.Network

From karaoke to cruise ships, Argentinian cuisine to country folk at Coral Lodge, another food and wine festival, trivia, surf lifesaving, beachside markets and lots of live and loud local music…there are plenty of events and activities plenty on offer all weekend!

Early works have started on the first section of the Wangetti Trail!
These early works pave the way for the 94km trail and a world class ecotourism offering for our region.

The Trail’s first section is a 7,850m multi-use mountain biking and hiking trail from Palm Cove Jetty to Ellis Beach foreshore….

Renowned conservation organisation Rainforest Rescue has announced the winners of the sophomore year of their international rainforest photography competition, The Canopy Awards 2023.

We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.

The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival is back for another year. Held between 8-10 September, the event has expanded for 2023, and organisers are putting together a volunteer army to support cyclists on and off-road.

With the Airtime FMX Freestyle Motocross, pig racing, snake shows, fat cattle and a wood chop display to name a few, this year’s Mossman Show really has everyone covered.

A heartless act of violence has left the Daintree community in shock and sorrow as two majestic crocodiles were brutally killed in the Douglas Shire but a collaborative community effort between newly formed Community Representation of Crocodiles (CROC) and Crime Stoppers has resulted in the establishment of a staggering $10,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of the killer.

We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.

We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.

Pop down to George Davis Park in Mossman tomorrow from 10.30am to take home your own copy of Jinkalmu, a collaborative expression of Indigenous language and art, and the significance it plays in our community’s culture.