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Officials at the Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Douglas Shire Council on Monday. Picture: Tracey Jones Photography

As the bagpipes played a solemn tune, well-wishers from across the region turned out to honour those Australians who have served in conflicts across more than a century at Remembrance Day commemorations in Mossman on Monday, November 11.

Up to 100 people attended the service at the Douglas Shire administration building, with Mayor Lisa Scomazzon addressing the crowd before Mossman RSL president Ron Savage took to the podium.

A minute’s silence was observed to honour the fallen at the Armistice Day function, which marked the 106th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Other attendees included RSL secretary Wally Gray, deputy mayor Roy Zammataro and councillor Damian Meadows.

 

A bagpiper was part of the ceremonies on Monday. Picture: Tracey Jones Photography
Scenes at Remembrance Day, Mossman. Picture: Tracey Jones Photography

Council "de-nuts" more coconut palms

The number of coconut palms needing to be “de-nutted” to reduce the risk of a nut falling on someone’s head has increased by close to 9 per cent since July, a new Douglas Shire Council audit reveals.

Although the full results of the comprehensive survey have not yet been fully collated, at least 1600 coconut palms would likely now be undergoing the twice-yearly treatment across the district, based on figures from the 2015/16 financial year when the most recent audit was done. FULL STORY

 

Meet “Team Wolveridge”, Sotheby’s power duo

Amanda Haines, a well-known face at Queensland Sotheby’s Realty in Port Douglas, is kicking off an exciting new adventure alongside local real estate powerhouse Barbara Wolveridge. Together, they form Team Wolveridge, a dynamic duo set to elevate the high-end property experience across the region. FULL STORY

 

Lots of achievements for Mossman CWA

Mossman CWA has been busy in 2024. Take a look at what they have been up to. FULL STORY

 

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