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Port Douglas composer David Pyke is composing a string orchestra work themed on the Mowbray River. Picture: Supplied

David’s singing Douglas Shire a river

COMPOSER David Pyke is currently writing a string orchestra work themed on the Mowbray River, funded by a Douglas Shire Regional Arts Development Fund grant.

22 December, 2024

Mossman’s Christmas tree, a symbol of hope for the sugar town. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Mossman, Port Douglas News

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year

The northern end of Williams Esplanade at Palm Cove features a bright array of Christmas lights. Picture: Ross Palm

Palm Cove News

Colourful trees set the mood

Enjoying a spread of Australian cuisine, the event recognised and celebrated the cultural diversity of inbound exchange students (from left, surnames withheld) Honoka (Japan), Reiya (Japan), Emma (Italy), Isa (Finland), Alix (Belgium), Deny (Czechia), Chema (Spain). Annibale (Italy) and Emil (Denmark).

Cairns News

Students on exchange

The 4m crocodile that showed no fear of people was caught in a trap and loaded onto a truck near Boar Creek at Tully. Pictures: Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Tully News

‘No fear’ croc moved

Captain Peter Robinson and flight attendant Bridgette Harrison hand out gifts at Mossman State School. Picture: Supplied

Mossman, Port Douglas News

Qantas comes bearing gifts

Ergon Energy says don’t let children play with Christmas tree lights. Picture: iStock/EvgeniiAnd

Far North News

Take care with festive lights

Backing for COUCH campaign - feature photo

Far North News

Backing for COUCH campaign

Master reef guide Michelle Barry, Pure Snorkelling director Alan Wallish and TTNQ CEO Mark Olsen with the new Pure Snorkelling boat at the Cairns Marina. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

Cairns News

It’s just for snorkelling

Micro-grid scuppered - feature photo

Daintree News

Micro-grid scuppered

A range of memories of Cyclone Jasper and its aftermath. Main: Trees down in Port Douglas. Insets, above from left: Two flooded businesses in Front St, Mossman, road damage in South Mossman, a power pole down at Four Mile Beach and Jessica Alexandratos receives her certificate of appreciation from Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy and supplied.

Mossman, Port Douglas News

What a year to remember

‘Senseless vandalism’ - feature photo

Cairns News

‘Senseless vandalism’

Mayor Teresa Millwood, Josie Mooka (Mamu Health Services), Alyce Haack (CCRC community development), Julie Mansfield (CCRC regulatory services, Tracey Dickinson (Community Support Centre Innisfail) and Joanne Hughes (Corrections) at the housing forum. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

Housing point of talks

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