The images you see here show the extent of landslips across Cape Tribulation. Crews estimate there is a staggering 2,500 truckloads of debris to remove from this region in the...
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Please access important information here if you have any concerns regarding animals and their food or fodder.
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WASTE DISPOSAL UPDATE - 23/12/2023 ย Bin days are running as per usual over the Christmas period including all public holidays - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day....
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Management of personal hygiene in an emergency in a low water environment Unfortunately, post emergencies there are sometimes substantial damage to water infrastructure resulting in a significant water shortage. The...
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Your Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is meeting daily to support the community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all community members, authorities,ย agencies and everyone who...
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NOTE: The ferry is only available for use by emergency services, essential services and residents living north of Daintree River. We'll provide an update when the full ferry service is...
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ A non-potable water truck is at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. ย Bottled water is available too. ย Bring your containers and fill up! The truck...
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ We estimate water will be restored to Port Douglas in the next 24-48 hours (dependent on a reduction in water use within the network). Council is...
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Daintree Transfer Station will re-open tomorrow (Thursday, December 21) from 8.00am to 3.00pm. Council has waived tipping fees for residential disaster waste at the transfer station, which is waste generated...
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Cow Bay Transfer Station will resume normal operating hours as of tomorrow โ 10am to 4.45pm (Wednesday, December 20). Council has waived tipping fees at the Transfer Stations for residential...
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Douglas Shire Council has made a desperate plea for help to Canberra for military support as it experiences unprecedented rainfall and flooding. The Far North Queensland shire has been inundated...
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Drinking water supplied by your local council may not be available or safe to drink during or after a disaster. Making drinking water safe If your local council or...
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++UPDATE, Friday December 15++ Catch-up bin collection services, Saturday, December 16 (weather permitting). ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐: Miallo, Newell, Somerset, Rocky Point, Wonga (south arm) ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐: Rocky Point and Wonga (south arm)...
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Council is aware of some problems with Mossman's water infrastructure following Cyclone Jasper. Please use water sparingly - we'll be fixing the issue as soon as possible! Taking shorter showers,...
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Please stay in your places of shelter until directed it is safe to go outside. If you need help at your property please contact: Emergency - 000 Ergon - 13...
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+++UPDATE+++ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ People in the vicinity of Mossman River, and in particular Mossman and Hart Streets, are strongly urged to evacuate now. The Douglas Shire Council Library is currently...
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Kerbside waste and recycling collection:ย Bins to be collected on Tuesday 12thย December but there will be no kerbside bin service on Wednesday 13thย December. Services will recommence as soon as it is...
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STAY INFORMED โ Cape Melville to Townsville โ Tropical cyclone as at 11:00 AM Sunday, 10 December 2023 Warning Level: Advice Warning Area: Places between Cape Melville and Townsville, inland...
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The Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail at Port Douglas has been re-opened following upgrades to a stretch of the track. The upgrade, completed ahead of schedule, involved installing 14 new concrete...
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After more than a year of waiting, a much-needed support service for women and children impacted by domestic violence is about to become operational. Due to advocacy from the Douglas...
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