General News

SUCCESS, setbacks, and all out vulnerability is the stuff of startups, and many business owners of Douglas have experienced it all first-hand. It’s long been...

If you’re looking for new restaurants that both define and capture Port Douglas’s culinary spirit, stop right here. The chaos of last year has had...

After Dark Adventures Arrive in the Forest AN AFTER Dark guided tour through remote parts of the Daintree Rainforest is like a real-life documentary for...

TEN years on from studying veterinary science together at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, good mates, Harry and Cameron are on the verge of...

Sit, share, and enjoy – that’s the philosophy behind Port Douglas’ new eatery, Epicurean. After selling up in regional Western Victoria, Rohan and Marlene hit...

A WET season adventure is just one scoop away for our backyard tourists. Tropical fruit farms, rainforest ice-cream shops and cultural tours are the focus...

LOCAL tradies are proving they are the ultimate ‘Toolbox for the Tropics.’  From pools to gardens, to fans to home renovations, our expert tradies make...

A LITTLE boutique in the heart of Port Douglas is doing BIG things to support our talented local artists. The latest Buy Douglas: Build Douglas...

THE story of the big breakfast is serving up the next chapter of the Buy Douglas: Build Douglas campaign to encourage people to ‘Do It...

A passion for keeping dollars in Douglas has sparked an innovative idea aimed at helping accommodation businesses in the Shire financially recover from COVID-19. Douglas...

Grant Street Kitchen is a little artisan bakery located in the heart of Port Douglas. Co-owner Scott leads the small team that make everything from...

NEWELL Beach local Kate Bellman became a celebrant in mid-2018 after a few people pointed out it would a great fit for her, and it...

A new website and food trail celebrating the people and produce of the Douglas Shire has launched. The trail is designed to enhance visitors’ experience...

THE only radio station in Douglas Shire is giving a voice to local businesses. Fab FM Radio, located at the historic Bally Hooley Station at...

While COVID restrictions stopped almost everything that was fun in the world, by some small mercy, fishing and golfing were excluded. Phew!. This was great...

LADY Douglas River Cruise operator Kate Agrums can’t wait to welcome passengers back on her vessel. The small business owner is now offering locals a...

TS Print and Embroidery is a local silk screen printing and embroidery company which has been operating in Port Douglas for the last ten years....

With a large percentage of East Coast Angling’s customers flying in from South East Queensland, owner Nick Milford said the COVID-19 restrictions hit the sport...

THE LOCAL wedding industry is bracing for a rush of loved up couple’s keen to tie the knot in the Douglas Shire next year. While...