Douglas Shire Council is calling on locals and visitors to pre-register now for the Yalanji RAW 2025 Reconciliation Run, a free community event celebrating unity, culture, and reconciliation. This Saturday’s event at Mossman...
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Port Douglas was packed with colour, music and tropical good times as Carnivale wrapped up after three days of celebrations from May 23 to 25. From big-name acts at Rex...
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Douglas Shire Council is calling on the State and Federal Governments to support the next phase of the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct project – a transformative initiative designed to...
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Douglas Shire Council invites pensioner ratepayers who are not currently receiving a rate subsidy from the State Government on their half yearly rate notice to lodge an application for the...
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Though their talents have earned recognition across Australia, a group of remarkable artists remain hidden gems within the Douglas Shire. Now, they’re stepping into the spotlight — proudly flying the...
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Created by Broad Encounters, described by ARTSHUB as “the leading creator of exciting and thoroughly immersive theatre in Australia right now", MAHO MAGIC BAR is a unique immersive experience that...
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A jam-packed program of free family fun, adventure and entertainment will take centre stage during Port Douglas Carnivale from 23 to 25 May. The action kicks off on Friday afternoon...
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The countdown is on to one of Port Douglas’ most anticipated annual events, with the 2025 Port Douglas Carnivale program officially released today. Running from 16 to 25 May, Port...
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In a morale boost for the Douglas Shire’s agricultural sector, the Mossman Show Ball will be revived after decades in hiatus. This year’s cabaret will be held at the Mossman Shire...
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Significant milestones in Daintree Ferry replacement project Council has received offers to design, construct, deliver and operate the new Daintree ferry while more than $9 million has been committed to...
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Department of Transport and Main Roads will be resurfacing the ramp, reinstalling the floating walkway and undertaking some asphalt correction works at the approach. Work is set to begin on...
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The RSL has described a $150,000 upgrade at the Mossman cenotaph as a “tremendous” improvement ahead of this Friday’s ANZAC Day service. The revered Front Street site now has a...
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Get ready to turn Macrossan Street into a spectacle of colour and creativity as Port Douglas Carnivale’s Macrossan Street Parade returns on Friday, 23 May. This year’s theme, Tropical Treasures,...
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More than $700,000 has been spent replacing approximately 1.3km of ageing pipework at Miallo and Rocky Point. The water main upgrade, which saw ageing Asbestos Cement Pipe (ACP) replaced with...
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Anzac Day is a time for us to come together as a community to honour the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) who...
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Douglas Libraries invites you to participate in an online survey, How do You Library?. In just six minutes, you can share your thoughts and help enhance our services, programs, and resources to better serve...
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New post-Jasper recovery role in Council’s sights The rebuild following Cyclone Japer flooding continues, and while the recovery in roads and water is progressing well, the human and social recovery...
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Douglas Shire is backing a $163m plan to protect the iconic Great Barrier Reef, released by the Local Government Association on behalf of the 38 Reef catchment councils. The Reef...
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The shire remains a destination of choice for new Aussies, with 14 citizens making a pledge to our country in a ceremony at Port Douglas. The new citizens, from Germany,...
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A multi-million dollar expansion of a key Port Douglas reservoir is being considered by the major political parties in the lead-up to this year's federal election. Council wants to build...
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