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The infamous CREB track is currently closed after wet weather. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

CREB track closed

OFF-roaders risk on-the-spot fines and rescue recovery costs if they attempt to drive the CREB Track while it is currently closed.

19 January, 2026

Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon (right) with deputy mayor Roy Zammataro are looking forward to the new Daintree River ferry. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Ferry good times

A design plan of the riverside works for the new Daintree River ferry. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Ferry reaches critical stage

Gondwana Rainforest Trust has been accused of misleading donors about the potential development of land in the Daintree.

Green group blasted by MP

‘Seems unsafe’ - feature photo

‘Seems unsafe’

Daintree ferry sparks flurry - feature photo

Daintree ferry sparks flurry

This Daintree treehouse has a private pontoon and a permit for fishing or croc tours. Picture: Raine and Horne

Treehouse rainforest escape

An artist’s impression of the aerial view of the proposed training centre from the south east in the Daintree. Picture: Hunt Design

Centre for at-risk youth

Micro-grid scuppered - feature photo

Micro-grid scuppered

CREB track re-opens - feature photo

CREB track re-opens

Daintree State School students Tia Welham (left), Chase Mulley, Harlex Weier, Thea Mulley, Bailee Weier, Braxton Wilkins, Lara Mulley, Emily Torenbeek, Rayna Wilkins and Ayana Toth posing in front of the centenary mural. Picture: Supplied

Tiny school, big heart

Moon-like radar equipment is monitoring landslides. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Rainforest track opens

The Daintree Discovery Centre is welcoming visitors after the road to Thornton Beach re-opened following the ex-Cyclone Jasper flooding disaster. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Daintree rainforest re-opens for visitors

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