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Douglas Shire

The final edition of the Douglas Gazette as a standalone paper. Picture: Douglas Gazette

Final edition of Gazette

THIS is the final edition of the Douglas Gazette as a standalone publication.

17 December, 2025

Douglas Shire Council’s Shane Brumby working on a new flood sensor. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Douglas Shire News

Hi-tech focus on rising creek levels to reassure

Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association president John Sullivan

Douglas Shire News

‘Apathy’ sad state of Shire

Paws and Claws Refuge manager Chris Barber appears in the video promoting responsible dog ownership. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Douglas Shire News

Looking after dogs video

The Douglas Gazette will become a weekly liftout in Cairns Local News.

Douglas Shire News

Future of Douglas Gazette

Millions of dollars have been spent on the Noah Range in the Daintree. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Douglas Shire News

Jasper shame

Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie (left), Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin and State Member for Cook David Kempton at the regional plan launch. Picture: Supplied.

Douglas Shire News

Plan gives councils certainty

Flood team lead Eoghain O’Hanlon from JP Pacific presented flood mitigation options at a public meeting in Mossman. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Douglas Shire News

$4m to fix flood woes

Funding of $4 million will be needed to prevent more flooding in Mossman. Picture: Harry Cobb.

Douglas Shire News

Due to hefty flood grants

Hammocks are part of the relaxing environment at Silky Oaks Lodge. Picture: Silky Oaks Lodge

Douglas Shire News

Two keys open the Lodge

The Snapper Island Drive raised crossing which the Shire Council is seeking funds for. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Douglas Shire News

Funding for new footpaths

Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree is targeting US and Canadian tourists who love the unspoilt areas of the Douglas Shire, including Four Mile Beach. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland.

Douglas Shire News

Shire needs Uncle Sam

Port Douglas resident Graeme Pimlot, who regularly commutes between the tourism town and Mossman Gorge, is fed up with the rusting cane bins tangled in weeds along the Captain Cook Highway since the sugar mill closed. He is calling for their removal as they paint a bleak picture of the area renowned for its scenic beauty. Picture: Gary 'Gazza' McIlroy

Douglas Shire News

Bins blight on highway

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