National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements – and to explore how each of us can contribute to...
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200 athletes will be running laps of Macrossan street to compete in the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Championships Port Douglas on Saturday 27 May 2023. The Course includes a...
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Douglas Shire Council invites pensioner ratepayers who are not currently receiving a rate subsidy from the State Government on their half yearly rate notice to lodge an application for the rate...
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A permanent, outdoor water bottle refill station has been installed at the entrance to Market Park, home of the Sunday Port Douglas Markets. The contactless refill station will automatically track the...
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A TENDER to finish a shared pathway between the Mossman CBD and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre has been awarded to a FNQ local company. Douglas Shire Council today resolved to...
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Douglas Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to drive the Douglas Parkrun. The free community based activity is a weekly event held on Saturdays, featuring a...
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CONSTRUCTION has started on the Mossman Splash Park with excavation work now underway. Douglas Shire Councillors met at the Mossman Pool and Caravan Park to mark the start of construction....
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Works have resumed at the Sand Street pedestrian beach access track to Four Mile Beach. Douglas Shire Council will replace the old wooden stairs with composite fibre stairs and a...
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Fresh off the back of the Adelaide Fringe, the Wonderland Spiegeltent will once again make its way north to Port Douglas Carnivale for a showstopping season opening on Friday, May...
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A key upgrade is now complete on the Warners Bridge near Mossman, providing a welcome boost for farmers and heavy vehicle operators just in time for the 2023 sugarcane crush....
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SMART WATER METER – STAGE TWO ROLLOUT Council is currently installing Smart Water Meters throughout the Douglas Shire as part of Stage-Two, Smart Water Meter Program. Each property in the...
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ANZAC Day will be commemorated across the Shire on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Three locations throughout the Douglas Shire will host a Dawn service or Commemorative March to honour and...
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Port Douglas Carnivale floats will be parading their best life at this year’s Macrossan Street Parade. Registrations are now open for floats and walkers to take part in the popular...
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UPDATE Friday 10 March 4PM **Daintree Ferry on track for Tuesday re-opening** The Daintree Ferry is on track to re-open by 5am Tuesday with repairs to the vessel’s hull...
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A community tree planting will take place at two locations along Four Mile Beach. About 700 native plants will be planted across Port Street pedestrian beach access and Sand Street...
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will conduct an out-of-water safety inspection of the Daintree Ferry from Monday morning next week. Douglas Shire Council will close the vehicle ferry for...
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Three sections of rural unsealed roads will be turned into concrete pavements later this year. Douglas Shire Council has awarded a contract to Bissell Concreting Pty Ltd to upgrade sections...
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Douglas Shire Council will apply for grant funding from the State Government to act on complaints about a non-contiguous flying fox roost in Port Douglas and develop a long-term flying...
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A CHANCE to save hundreds of dollars on your annual water bill will be turned on for people living in Mossman and surrounds next month. Douglas Shire Council will start...
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*UPDATED - 12PM - 17 February 2023 The Daintree Ferry is currently closed. The service has been suspended due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The Daintree River is currently...
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