General News

Douglas Shire Council is backing the National Cabinet’s advice for vulnerable residents to self-isolate at home as much as possible. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has more serious impacts on older Australians, those…

COUNCIL is helping Douglas Shire locals keep fit and stay active in isolation with three popular Active8 Free Fitness classes relaunching online as Active8 LIVE. Available via online meeting service...

The Mossman Administration Building has been closed to the public until further notice. This decision follows the Prime Minister’s advice for people to stay home except for essential trips. Residents...

Following the Prime Minister’s further restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Council is discouraging people from using the Shire’s public recreational areas. This applies to: Public BBQ areas...

Surf Life Saving Queensland will move all volunteer beach patrols and lifeguard services to surveillance patrols at Four Mile Beach from tomorrow (Saturday March 28). The change will mean lifesavers…

Due to the Federal Government’s advice against non-essential travel, the Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is restricting access at the Daintree Ferry to local residents and essential services only....

A LOCAL recovery group will monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and investigate ways to provide relief to businesses and residents in Douglas Shire. The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG)...

UPDATE (Saturday 21st March): Moist unstable easterly flow will bring heavy rain areas to the north tropical coast on Sunday and continue into early Monday. Widespread moderate to heavy falls...

PORT Douglas Carnivale 2020 has been postponed in line with recommendations from the Federal Government on non-essential mass gatherings. Douglas Shire Council will investigate the possibility of holding aspects of...

DOUGLAS Shire Council is prepared for any potential impacts of the COVID-19 virus. While no cases have been detected in our health district, Council is taking a precautionary approach and...

New mobile tower approved for Cape Tribulation  COUNCIL has approved a development application for a new mobile phone tower at PK’s Jungle Village in Cape Tribulation. The approval allows for...

Local business owners and key industry players swarmed the Port Douglas Community Hall for the Douglas Business Expo 2020. More than 100 people attended the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and...

LOCAL business owners will come together to be inspired when the Douglas Business Expo kicks off tomorrow morning. More than 100 people and 15 trade booths have registered to attend…

Cleaning up your yard? Drop off your domestic green waste for FREE at Council’s Killaloe or Newell Beach Transfer Stations from Saturday 7th March to Sunday 15th March 2020. Killaloe...

There will be double the prize money for winning floats and double the fun at this year’s ‘Tropic & Exotic’ themed Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade. Registrations are now open for…

The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) published a notice of election on Saturday, February 22. The Notice of Election and opening of candidate nominations also means Douglas Shire Council is…

Inspiring steps towards sustainable practices by eco- tourism champions will be celebrated in this year’s Show Me Your Paradise marketing campaign by Tourism Port Douglas Daintree. The tourism operators featured...

A FREE weekly Tai Chi class in Port Douglas is the best medicine for local Josephine Matthews. The charismatic retiree, who lives her life to the fullest despite suffering from...