Register now for the Douglas Business Expo 2020. The Douglas Business Expo is a collaborative event organised by Douglas Chamber and Douglas Shire Council, bringing key government & industry representatives...
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We want to hear from children aged 5 – 18 about what they’d like to see by way of fun things and sporting facilities at the Port Douglas Sports Complex,…
PLAYGROUND equipment is set for a refresh with 10 popular sites earmarked for upgrades. Douglas Shire Council awarded the Playground Renewal tender for the supply and installation of new play...
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Council is considering ways to reduce the speed of vehicles in the area and we’d like your feedback to determine if installing raised platforms is welcomed by the community. This...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council has voted to ban the use of glyphosate in popular areas across the Shire and place a stronger emphasis on using chemical-free alternatives. The Glyphosate Reduction Strategy,...
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WATER wise behaviour and forecast rainfall have given Douglas Shire Council the confidence to turn off water restrictions. The intake level at Rex Creek continues to rise above 500mm with…
Nominations for Douglas Shire Council's Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee are now open. The committee assists in the delivery of RADF by voluntarily promoting the program, assessing grant applications...
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The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast severe intensity heatwave conditions and damaging winds in Douglas Shire this weekend. Heatwave conditions are expected to start today and stay until Monday with...
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Scientists, organisations and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $30,000 under the second round of the State Government’s Citizen Science Grants program with projects that…
YOUNG swimmers have a chance to improve their skills and confidence in the water when a new Learn-To-Swim program kicks off next month. Douglas Shire Council has announced a nine-week...
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The Clink Theatre is conducting a three-week workshop over the school holidays for 'The Wizard of Oz" - Young Performers' Edition. The production will be performed in front of an...
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As part of the First 5 Forever Community Literacy Projects, State Library of Queensland is seeking expressions of interest from Queensland writers and illustrators to help generate new Queensland stories...
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71 YEARS after its opening, a lookout on the Rex Range has been named in honour of Charles May, the original instigator of the connection between Mossman and Julatten. At...
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LOCAL legends will be celebrated and new citizens welcomed at a tropical Australia Day Awards ceremony in Port Douglas this month. Douglas Shire Council is encouraging locals to come down...
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MIDNIGHT thunder storms and solid rainfall has reduced pressure on water levels and Council is downgrading Water Restrictions to Level 1, effective Wednesday 8 January, 2020. Intake levels at Rex...
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A TWINKLING light display, tinsel covered bullbars and decorations throughout their workshop won K&M Auto Centre Mossman the Grand Prize in the Douglas Shire’s inaugural Christmas Retail Display Challenge: Merry...
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Due to popular demand, Council is very happy to announce the addition of TWO more Aquafit Classes at the Mossman Pool from Wednesday, 8 January. These classes are not offered…
Douglas Shire Council would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy new year. Please see our festive season operating hours below. Council Christmas Closures Office hours: Council...
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Douglas Shire Council supports Australian non-profit organisation GBR Legacy’s announcement that it will safeguard the biodiversity of all known hard coral species by creating the world’s first Living Coral Biobank …
EYES in the sky will soon be protecting Mossman from crime and antisocial behaviour. Douglas Shire Council has installed CCTV cameras and security lights at key spots in the township....
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