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Pain at the pump
Cheaper fuel in Cairns, while prices rise in Douglas HISTORIC
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paying up to 20c more Mossman is $1.88c per litre publication). we've increased snack and - P2
per litre for unleaded fuel compared to around $1.67 A Mossman service sta- drink prices, but we strive
Jules Foxlee than their counterparts in per litre in Cairns at the tion worker said customers to keep petrol prices stable
Journalist Cairns. cheapest outlets and a ‘fair were feeling the pinch.
DOUGLAS Shire residents The average price for un- fuel price’ of around $1.78 "People aren’t happy, she to support customers."
are asking why they are leaded in Port Douglas and per litre (figures accurate at said. "Due to rising costs, Continued on Page 5
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LOCAL
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Community Dougies
Community
Backpackers
shines at
shines at closure postponed
Light Up
Light Up Jamie Jansen
Journalist
The Park OVER a year ago, Newsport Part of the landscape
The Park
reported that Dougies Back-
COMMUNITY excitement filled packers Resort would close
the air on August 15 as the high-
ly anticipated ‘Light Up The Park’ in December 2024 to make
event returned to George Davis way for the planned Gurner
Park in Mossman after a previ- Development. As this dead-
ous cancellation. line nears, many in the Port
The free, family-friendly festiv- Douglas community have
ities brought together local busi- been preparing for the end
nesses and residents for a day of joy. of an era. However, recent
With jumping castles, face painting,
Sara Harris, Emma Travers
and even a “Spit the Dummy” con- Sara Harris, Emma T ravers updates have revealed an
and Robyn Perry at the
and Robyn Perry at the
test, there was something for ev- latest Light Up The Park unexpected twist, offering
latest Light Up The Park
eryone. Mark your calendars for the event. Picture: supplied Dougies a new lease on life,
event. Picture: supplied
next event on September 26. literally.
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