NOW is the time to put a local legend up for a 2023 Australia Day Award. Nominations are now open across eight categories to celebrate Douglas locals who have gone...
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Douglas helps Wangetti Trail step ahead DOUGLAS Shire Council has reinforced its support for the State Government’s plans to progress the world-class Wangetti Trail. Councillors today resolved to provide a...
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DISASTERS impact all communities in Douglas Shire differently. That is why the Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is tapping into local knowledge through a series of workshops across the...
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Recreational boating continues to grow in Queensland with an additional 10,464 vessels registered over the 2 years from March 2020 (263,131 vessels) to March 2022 (273,595). Maritime Safety Queensland a branch of the...
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Douglas Shire is officially home to a group of new Australians. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr authorized the 8 new Australian Citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony held at the Port...
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The popular learn-to-swim program will return to the Mossman Pool for another lap this summer. Families can now register for the 10-week program which offers lessons for local children aged...
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The challenge has been set for Mossman locals to bring their own cup when getting their daily hit of caffeine. Plastic Free Cairns & Douglas is currently assisting local coffee...
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Register Your Interest Now! Douglas Shire Council is currently taking registrations of interest for local business representatives to attend the Mental Health First Aid course. The course requires attendance over...
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The speed limit on Mossman – Daintree Road will be lowered as part of safety upgrades north of Mossman. The final stages of the ongoing works on Mossman - Daintree...
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The 2023 dates for the biggest party in paradise have been announced. Douglas Shire Council is encouraging Port Douglas Carnivale revellers to put the weekend of May 19 to 21...
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New Developments For Resort Town HOSPITALITY and tourism workers will have a new place to stay in Port Douglas when a local hostel is upgraded. Douglas Shire Council approved a...
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INVESTORS will see Douglas Shire as the land of opportunity and prosperity under a new economic development initiative unveiled today. Douglas Shire Council has released the first Douglas Shire Investment...
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A NEW ferry and upgrades to approach roads will address the long-standing issue of lengthy waiting times at the Daintree Ferry in the peak tourism season. These measures will also...
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Transport and Main Roads is putting the call out to Queenslanders to have their say about current and future bike routes around the state. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark...
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Douglas Shire Council will start renewal of the kerb and channel in Mossman Street, directly behind Mossman Hardware starting Monday 8 August. Work is expected to take approximately six weeks...
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Each week, many of us put out our wheelie bin without much thought as to where the content ends up. Based on the total volume of household rubbish collected in...
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Daintreepedia is a 28-page guide which list all the tours, attractions and restaurants in the Daintree. With a high turnover of hospitality staff, travellers looking for advice on what to...
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The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival will be held over three days next month, 9 – 11 September. The 136km and 100km Gran Fondo courses, and the 48km Medio Fondo...
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A HUGE week of NAIDOC celebrations was wrapped up with a street parade in Mossman today. A family fun day is now being held at Bubu Kinkari, or George Davis...
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NAIDOC’s theme this year is a rallying call to all First Nation people to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! The origins of the theme are based on First Nation...
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