The Douglas Shire Council is proud to deliver grant funded FREE fitness programs in the community. These entry level fitness programs encompass a wide range of work out options with...
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NATIVE coastal plants at the Mossman Nursery are getting ready to improve coastlines and grow jobs in Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council staff are carefully growing a variety of native...
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NEW outdoor lights will keep the Mossman Pool open for longer when upgrades are completed later this year. The lights, an all abilities access entrance to the pool building, pool...
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Attention Douglas Shire businesses! If you are a supplier of Road, Water & Sewerage works, this is a great opportunity to become a Local Buy supplier which allows local government...
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This year’s Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade will be a “Tropic & Exotic” celebration of life in the vibrant seaside community. Registrations are now being called for the much-loved annual...
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A NIGHT-TIME guided tour through the Daintree Rainforest, a veterinarian utopia, and a haven for food & wine lovers - the new business scene in Douglas is as exciting as...
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Read the Mayor's Happy Easter message Some Council facilities have different operating hours for the 2021 Easter long weekend. Please take time to read the opening hours below before attending...
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A new electric ant infestation has been discovered at Sorrento Crescent in Port Douglas and a restricted zone has been declared to reduce the risk of spreading this invasive pest...
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Douglas Shire Council would like to advise motorists travelling on the Daintree Ferry to take care and be mindful of surveyors who will be in the area from Wednesday 7...
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A KEY intersection in the main street of Port Douglas is getting a makeover. New tropical garden beds, better accessibility and improved traffic flow are among a suite of features...
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Sink your teeth into the below Douglas News Bites from the March Ordinary Council Meeting. For the full agenda items and meeting minutes, please visit the Council Meeting page of...
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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and QML have established a new pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic at Port Douglas Community Hall. The clinic, located at 13-29 Mowbray St, Port...
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The Daintree Ferry priority lane will re-open from Friday 2 April to make it easier for Douglas locals to cross the river during the upcoming Easter holidays. Douglas Shire Council and...
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DOUGLAS Shire is now preparing to remember the fallen at traditional ANZAC Day services on Sunday 25 April. Mossman The 106th Anniversary of the Anzac's landing at Gallipoli will start...
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BE INSPIRED. Get Creative. Put your best foot forward. We’re calling all Douglas retailers and market stall owners to join us for a free workshop with celebrated Australian Visual Merchandiser,...
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Locals came out in force on Tuesday morning to meet the man widely regarded as the driving force behind the practise of Tai Chi for health and wellbeing. Dr Paul...
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A NEW illegal dumping campaign will encourage more people to report suspected offenders to Douglas Shire Council. The “If You See It, Report It” campaign follows increased reporting and enforcement...
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Don't forget to register for the important Free Workshop - Thrive In Work. The workshops are hosted by Mark Schmitt, Project Manager at Thrive In Work, and provide valuable tools...
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A TAI CHI king is coming to Port Douglas. Founder and Director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, Dr. Paul Lam, who is renowned in the global Tai Chi...
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MELBOURNE librarian Amy Inglis is turning the page to a new chapter at Douglas Libraries. Formerly with the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service, Amy has stepped into the role of...
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