Community & Business
30 July, 2024
Local newspaper returns to Douglas
A PRINTED newspaper is returning to the Douglas Shire after four years.
The Douglas Gazette’s first edition will be published today and initially will be produced fortnightly with the aim of it being a weekly publication in the future.
It will be a sister paper to Cairns Local News and The Express on the Tablelands.
Publisher Carl Portella, who is also involved with Sentinel News in southeast Queensland, understands the importance of community-driven journalism.
“Under the new masthead of the Douglas Gazette, this publication marks a resurgence of local journalism in an area once bereft of its own dedicated news source.
“For years, the region had relied on news from afar, disconnected from the immediate concerns and triumphs of its residents. But now, The Gazette promises to fill that void.
“I believe passionately in the power of local news to inform, unite, and empower residents.
“Every community deserves a voice, which reflects my decision to bring The Gazette back to life. (The previous weekly newspaper was the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette).
“Local residents have expressed enthusiasm and anticipation at the prospect of having a dedicated newspaper once again.
“People are eager to see their stories told, their voices heard, and their concerns addressed.
“The Gazette will be more than just headlines, it will be a platform for community stories, local events, and issues that matter most to the people of Douglas Shire.”
Nick Dalton will edit the publication, supported by a dedicated team of journalists and contributors, including journalist Peter Jackson and columnist Garry “Gazza” McIlroy.
The newspaper will be home delivered to properties and businesses in the greater Port Douglas and Mossman region for free in the first week. Subsequent editions will cost $2.50 and be available throughout Port Douglas, Mossman and the Daintree every Wednesday.
