Douglas Shire Council has ordered an additional 5,000 sandbags to bolster local sandbag stations. Current stations remain stocked and the extra supply, due to arrive next week, is part of...
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Douglas Shire Council has outlined the next steps required to restore full operations of the Daintree Ferry, with several key repair activities now underway or nearing completion. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon...
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Major flooding of the Daintree River has caused the Daintree Ferry to come loose from its moorings. Council and emergency crews will work to recover the vessel as soon as...
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Flood‑impacted residents in targeted parts of Bundaberg and Douglas, and the shire of Banana can now access disaster assistance. Emergency payments will help eligible residents cover the cost of essentials...
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Douglas Shire Council has confirmed that an interim passenger ferry and bus service cannot begin until the northern landing area at the Daintree River is made safe, with engineers advising...
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It wasn't on the itinerary but this journey back to Port Douglas will provide these holiday makers with a travel story to share for years to come! The extraordinary flooding...
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Update 6/3 Due to the interruption to ferry services, the scheduled wheelie bin service for properties north of the Daintree River will not be completed this Monday. Collection services will...
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Douglas Shire Council will undertake a clean‑up across Cooya, Wonga and Newell Beaches to improve safety and preserve the natural beauty of the coastline. The operation follows repeated community concerns...
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A new Beach Clean Up Station will be officially opened at Four Mile Beach this Clean Up Australia Day, aiming to take the “ick factor” out of litter collection. The...
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Bruce Ferguson once organised transport for Bill Clinton during a visit to Port Douglas, built the first Australian‑made Kenworth truck, ran an egg farm and owned several local transport businesses....
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Douglas Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year, Sophie Hamilton, is emerging as a champion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) — a passion that mirrors the message shared nationally...
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One of Douglas Shire’s premier and most popular community spaces will stay green all year round thanks to a new irrigation system being installed as part of a series of...
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If you’ve ever visited the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre on a Wednesday or Thursday, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten something Terry has cooked. He first wandered into the Neighbourhood...
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Douglas Shire Council has secured a $100,000 Local Government Battery Collection Program grant — applied for on behalf of our neighbouring councils — to roll out new battery‑recycling bins across...
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The outstanding contributions of local residents were celebrated at the Douglas Australia Day Awards Ceremony, where individuals from across the region were recognised for their dedication, leadership and service to...
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A much-loved generational music teacher, and the 2025 Citizen of the Year, is encouraging the Douglas Shire community to get behind this year’s Australia Day Awards. The ceremony will be...
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A popular Douglas Shire beach will undergo rehabilitation and restoration works in 2026, with initial works scheduled to begin next week. The southern end of Newell Beach will receive sand...
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Douglas Shire Council is reminding residents to remain prepared this wet season after the recent weather system passed well south of the region. The Douglas Shire experienced no significant impacts...
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With more wet weather on the way, we’re asking everyone in the Douglas Shire to keep water conservation front of mind. While it might seem unusual to save water during...
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It’s a must-do for everyone from honeymooners to grey nomads but this Sunday the iconic Port Douglas Markets will have something extra special for its youngest visitors. The Christmas Markets...
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