Business migrants tour shire

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SOME of the shire’s most exciting eco, energy and tourism projects have been spruiked to a group of new Australians keen to invest in Far North Queensland.

The business migrants, predominantly from China and Taiwan, were part of a tour organised by Regional Development Australia North in conjunction with Migration Queensland.

Renewable energy experts Volt Advisory Group, Climate Force (rainforest regeneration), Far North Milling/Daintree Bio Precinct, battery producer Enserv Australia, Green Food Australia and Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas showcased their investment potential during the visit.

The business migrants’ tour extended across FNQ but Mayor Michael Kerr said the Douglas Shire was the place to support.

“We are close enough to Cairns to still be a thrilling location for businesses and enterprise,” he said.

“With Cairns International Airport to the south offering the gateway to Asia, high speed internet across key business centres, and a strong visitor market, the Douglas Shire is a gem for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors.

“Importantly this is a place where you can find the perfect lifestyle and livelihood.”

High achievers of a different kind were also recognised at the Far North Milling Coastal Productivity Awards

Far North Milling celebrates the winners of the highest tonnes of sugar per hectare across the seven different zones within the Mossman area.

“Congratulations to all the winners and fingers crossed for a successful harvest season,” Mayor Kerr said.

Hologram croc adds theatre to Daintree

A CROCODILE cruising through water and some nervous tree kangaroos scanning the night sky only metres from your seat; that’s part of the new hologram experience at the Daintree Discovery Centre theatre.

The theatre also has improved accessibility for visitors with a boardwalk ramp another new addition for 2023.

Both the revamped theatre and ramp were officially opened by Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr.

“In my other role as the president of the Clink Theatre in Port Douglas, I can really appreciate the dedication and hard work that goes into making a theatre a success,” he said.

“And by installing a new ramp the centre will improve visitor experience for years to come.

WHAT’S ON - JULY 2023

• Saturday 1st – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 2nd – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Saturday 8th – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 9th – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Sunday 9th – NAIDOC Church Service, Mossman Gorge, 5pm

• Monday 10th – NAIDOC Week Opening Ceremony, Council Administration Office, Mossman, 10am

• Monday 10th – Kubirriwarra Art & Culture Exhibtion Opening, Port Douglas Community Hall, 6pm

• Tuesday 11th – Goobidi Baby Show, Goobidi, Johnson Road, Mossman, 10am

• Tuesday 11th – Netball Fast 5, Port Douglas Sports Complex, 4:30pm been working hard to keep the immersive experience under wraps.

“To educate our visitors about First Nations culture, visitors from all over the world, is a huge part of the Daintree story,” Ms Ralph said.

“I don’t know how many times I’ve seen it but it still gives me goosebumps and I’m sure other people will get the same experience.”

Gulf Regional Economic Aboriginal Trust Fred Pascoe said his organisation had no hesitation supporting the upgrades.

“I guess when these guys brought this concept to my attention I jumped on it pretty quickly because it is an effective way of highlighting the importance of the original owners (of Daintree),” Mr Pascoe said.

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“This is yet another reminder that the tourism offered at the Daintree Rainforest just keeps getting better and better.”

Manager Abi Ralph said the centre had

“I wanted to give their perspective and education to every visitor that comes.”

The attraction allows visitors to go on country or ‘walkabout’ with Kuku Yalanji man Juan Walker of Walkabout Culture Adventures.

• Tuesday 11th – Special Council Meeting, 10am

• Wednesday 12th – Mossman Gorge Gateway Markets, Mossman Gorge, 10am – 2pm

• Thursday 13th – Elders Lunch, Mossman Shire Hall, 10:30am

• Friday 14th – NAIDOC Street Parade, Starting at Council Administration Office, 10am

• Friday 14th – NAIDOC Day in the Park, George Davis Park, Mossman, 10:30am

• Saturday 15th – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 16th – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Saturday 22nd – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 23rd – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Sunday 23rd – Monday 24th – Mossman Annual Show

• Tuesday 25th – Ordinary Council Meeting, 10am

• Saturday 29th – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 30th – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm