WATER conservation measures will remain after Douglas Shire Council removed Level 1 Water Restrictions today. Douglas Shire will move to Level 0 community water conservation measures for the first time...
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Douglas Shire Council will write to the State Government to inform them about the negative effects the impending vaccine mandate will have on many small businesses, employers, employees, and our...
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The Mayor's Christmas Luncheon 2021 at Salsa Bar & Grill was another special day with $2600 raised for Christmas hampers. A fantastic crowd featuring local business identities and community members...
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Information Session: Tuesday 30 November 2021 Heritage Lodge, 96 Turpentine Road, Diwan. 4pm to 5pm Please RSVP to Gaye Scott, gaye.scott@douglas.qld.gov.au or call Gaye on 0418 793 009. Tea/coffee and...
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SWIM in the Christmas spirit at the Mossman Pool and help the team fill the pool with toys for families that may need a little extra support this festive season...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council will temporarily close the Daintree River Ferry for two days in March 2022 to replace the vessel’s southern loading ramp. The important repair work, which involves removing...
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CHRISTMAS is coming to Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council, Douglas Chamber of Commerce and community groups have again teamed up to prepare a program of festive events to boost spirits...
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RECYCLING right was the message for kids when Douglas Shire Council Officers visited Miallo State School this week Council is encouraging our communities to “Know Your Waste” by embracing National...
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A COTTER’S Christmas Hamper is shaping up to be the best Christmas prize in Douglas, and all you need to do is visit the Port Douglas markets for your chance...
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Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development The Honourable Di Farmer Small businesses in the Far North are set to benefit from less red...
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PREVENT - PREPARE - RESPOND - RECOVER - COMMUNICATE DON'T miss this important opportunity to get prepared for the disaster season and the opening of state borders. The program headlines...
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A DRIVE to attract Far North Queenslanders to the Daintree Rainforest before state borders re-open is underway. Douglas Shire Council and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) are re-igniting the regional...
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Water notices issued on November 2 2021 are due for payment on December 7 2021. To learn more about your water bill, including how to pay online and view payment...
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National Asbestos Awareness Month aims to alert Australians to the dangers of working with asbestos during home renovations and maintenance. Asbestos might be lurking in and around homes and on...
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Grab your copy of the first edition of Douglas Shire Council’s FREE community newsletter. The ‘Your Douglas’ newsletter is your new way to read about Council’s projects, decisions, events and...
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CLICK HERE FOR RESOURCES VOICES from across the Shire have come together to encourage us all to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community - and vaccinate against COVID-19....
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TICKETS to the best Christmas lunch in Port Douglas are now available. Douglas Shire Council has again teamed up with Salsa Bar and Grill to deliver the 2021 Mayor’s Christmas...
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Biosecurity Queensland’s team from the National Electric Ant Eradication Program are currently undertaking survey activities on properties in Newell Beach and they are asking for the community’s support and assistance...
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NEW activity books will be distributed to local primary schools as part of a pre-cyclone season push for Douglas to ‘Get Ready’. These books are designed to teach young children...
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Helipad approved at Yule Point HELICOPTERS will be used to help build the Wangetti Trail when construction takes off. Douglas Shire Council approved a development application for a helicopter pad...
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