In a break from tradition, this year’s Australia Day Awards ceremony at Port Douglas will be held on Friday, January 24. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she welcomed the decision...
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𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟗.𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦, 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 Repairs are continuing on the damaged pipe on Johnston Road at Mossman but water has been restored to neighbouring properties. Thanks for your patience. +++ 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟓.𝟒𝟓𝐚𝐦,...
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Council has inspected this tree on Grant Street in Port Douglas, following reports it was hit by a vehicle. The inspection revealed the tree has sustained prior damage, resulting in...
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Collecting sandbags is now easier, with the new pick-up point at the Mossman Showgrounds. Enter the showgrounds via Jack Street, collect your sand and sandbags and exit via Grogan Street....
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After a year of meticulous geo-testing, working with agencies on approvals, earthmoving and road maintenance at Noah Range, Council and contractors will be downing tools over the festive season. However,...
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All wheelie bin services continue as normal over the holiday period, including public hoidays. On Christmas Day, Newell and the Four Mile area will receive an earlier than usual service,...
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Council will be replacing sections of water main in Port Douglas on Monday morning (December 23). It's part of Council's commitment to increase water security for our residents. Unfortunately the...
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The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments will provide more than $206 million in long-term disaster funding to Far North Queensland communities hit hard by ex-Tropical Cyclone (TC) Jasper. This is welcome...
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A training exercise is being held at the Port Douglas’ Cyclone Shelter on Friday December 13; on the one-year anniversary of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper making landfall in Far North Queensland....
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Disaster plan ready for cyclone season The latest version of Council’s Local Disaster Management Plan has been approved. The plan serves as a framework for the Douglas community’s strategies regarding...
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Dive into the Christmas spirit this festive season with the fourth annual Toy Dive at the Mossman Pool. This heartwarming event aims to fill the pool with toys for families...
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100 free DONUT WAIT donuts will be given away in Mossman to promote Douglas Shire Council’s cyclone preparedness message, “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late”. The December 6 promotion is...
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Foxes In Flight: New Plan To Keep Port Douglas Peaceful A new plan proposes methods of maintaining and managing flying fox roosts without causing ecological harm to the flying foxes....
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Changes to road conditions will take place during the Carols under the Raintrees. Hard closure between 5 PM to 9 PM at the south end of Mossman Street, encompassing the...
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Douglas Shire Council is undertaking proactive tree and vegetation management along Alexandra Range to minimize the potential of tree and branch failures during the upcoming wet season. A recent inspection...
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resurfacing works on sections of Mossman – Daintree Road. The works will involve asphalt resurfacing to extend the...
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There’s been a concerning spike in vandalism at Port Gardens and Craiglie and Council needs your help to stamp out this anti-social behaviour. Hutchings Park is a particular area of...
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Council has received several calls and complaints about odour from the Barramundi farm on the Captain Cook Highway at Killaloe. The farm managers have advised that the odours are a...
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A palm tree audit has recently been completed, with Council assessing the rising cost of maintaining the iconic tropical species. The last count of coconut palms occurred back in 2015...
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They won't win any beauty contests but these shipping containers are providing an increased safety buffer for those travelling along Noah Range. They'll be in place while a large vegetation...
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