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How to be an investigative journalist
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (1125+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism "How do you become an investigative journalist?" It's a question I'm often asked. My response is usually the same: every journalist should be investigative in their daily work. Being investigative doesn't necessarily mean crime…...
Illegal foreign fishing targeted through national cash injection
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (289+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Border security is a strong focus of this year's Federal Budget, with illegal foreign fishing, border patrols and increased background checking all receiving millions in funding." Close to $56m has been allocated to address "border…...
More Commonwealth cash for illicit tobacco crackdown
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (356+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism The Federal Government will continue to commit more money to trying to stamp out the multiple spotfires of illegal tobacco importation and sales. This includes $14m to "boost the states' and territories' capabilities to disrupt…...
Vote 1 for Port Douglas in race to top tourist town
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (517+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Tourism Port Douglas Daintree and Douglas Shire Council are calling on locals, visitors and industry to rally behind Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation following the announcement that both destinations have been named finalists in…...
Unleash the chainsaws for the off-leash dogs
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (418+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Tempers are fraying on Four Mile Beach over off-lead dogs. At present the off-lead area is restricted to the beach south of Four Mile Park. The beach north of the park to the end…...
Why Australia shouldn't go to war
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (994+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Australia is expected to consider this week a request from the US to join a coalition of allies in a military effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz " called the "Maritime Freedom Construct. Australia…...
Cook Highway works end is in sight. .. maybe!
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (343+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Updates on the status of works on the Cook Highway are coming in almost as slowly as the trip down the range, but Member for Cook David Kempton expects to be briefed this week…...
Endless tropical event possibilities showcased at Oaks Resort
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (376+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Local industry people were invited at Oaks Port Douglas Resort last Wednesday, May 6, for an immersive showcase designed to highlight the venue's expansive event capabilities." As businesses increasingly seek out unique off-site experiences, the…...
Funding boost to help FNQ women escape violence
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (151+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism More than $18 million has been invested by the Commonwealth Government to help women in regional Queensland to get the help they need to safely leave violent relationships. The Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in…...
Port Douglas knocks on the door of top tourist town
1+ week, 2+ day ago (635+ words) Help preserve Douglas Shire's local journalism Port Douglas has been recognised as one of Australia's premier tourism destinations, ranked No. 2 overall in Australian Traveller's 2026 100 Best Towns in Australia to visit. Port Douglas also secured the title of Australia's top Adventure…...