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Douglas Shire

Young rural ambassador winner Mia Scomazzon (left) and runner up Ella Bellman.

A colourful July in Douglas

IT’S been a colourful couple of weeks in the Douglas Shire with the NAIDOC celebrations, Jeanie Haydon’s glamourous clothing sale and the Mossman Show.

3 August, 2025

Douglas Shire Book Festival president Crystal Leonardi. Picture: Supplied

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Fifty authors to spin yarns

Proud Wildlife Habitat general manager Clare Hunt stands below newest joey Jarrah and mum Lulu. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Music and koala raise spirits

The flooded streets of Mossman after Cyclone Jasper. Picture: Harry Cobb Work continues rebuilding the Captain Cook Highway between Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Picture: DTMR

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Jasper costs hit $160m

Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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The fun hasn’t stopped yet

Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy currently on Douglas FM. Pictures: Supplied

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His 40 years behind the mic

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