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Douglas Shire

Origin Espresso owner Neo Yang. Picture: Supplied

Relying on backpackers

FOR many backpackers, Port Douglas is a stop on an Australian adventure.

29 October, 2026

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A severely-flooded road in Douglas Shire. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Flood studies survey launched

Dr Barry Kitchen (left) and Tim Davies are both keen to see cocoa nurseries in Douglas: Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Cocoa stacks up as sweet alternative to sugarcane

TPDD executive officer Emma Tunnock. Picture: Supplied

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Focus on the Americas

Gus Peterson from Nimrod Resort Apartments believes the busy year will only continue. Pictures: Supplied

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Shire buzzing with tourists

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Local design for Douglas 150 logo

Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Council and newspaper to create Douglas 150 Magazine

Mayor Lisa Scomazzon with community development officer Bronte Phillips. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Christmas appeal begins

Cooya Beach resident Penelope Haberfeld. Picture: Supplied

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Calls for local CT scanner

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The Port Douglas splash park has won a major state award. Picture: Supplied

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Splash park wins eminent award

Smartphone and Tablet Solutions senior technician Chubb McGuire is disappointed with recent fake Google reviews. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Google review attacks

Mayor Lisa Scomazzon is encouraging everyone to embrace 150 Years of Douglas history. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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150 year logo contest

Bruce Belcher recently on his boat. Pictures: Supplied

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Tribute to Shire ‘river man’

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