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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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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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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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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A HIGHLY respected SES Leader has taken out top honours at the State Emergency Services (SES) Regional Award Ceremony for FNQ. Douglas Shire Council’s Team Leader for Civil Maintenance, Daryl...
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AN INDEPENDENT probity audit examining the three-year process for the Daintree River Ferry Service contract has been released to the public. At a Special Council meeting held today, the Council...
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GRAB your stick, puck, and snorkel? That’s right! Hockey is better when it's wetter, the Mossman Pool is putting an underwater twist on the classic game of hockey, and you...
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The 2020/21 Annual Financial Statements have revealed a $1.43 million improvement on budget for Douglas Shire Council. Councillors today adopted the statements, with the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) advising it...
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A SUBSIDISED Community Bus service will be trialled across Douglas this month to give community members greater access to local libraries, shopping, medical and community centres. The trial is a...
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A NEW partnership will help put an age-old waste management issue to bed. Douglas Shire Council will hit the hay with Endeavour Foundation to reduce the number of mattresses going...
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A LARGE multi-purpose Resource Recovery Centre will increase recycling rates and reduce waste going to landfill at the Killaloe Transfer Station. Contractors finished the final works to mark the end...
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A UNIQUE tropical isle located on the Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas has made a global list of the best destination sustainability stories. Low Isles, located 13km northeast of...
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LOCAL business heroes feature in a new video to promote the Plastic Free Places program across Douglas Shire. Grant St Kitchen, N17 Burger Co and Captain & Co Espresso have...
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A LARGE tipping trailer which can carry 21 tonnes of material will be used under a new waste management arrangement to be finalised with Springmount Management Facility at Mareeba. Douglas...
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Developer encouraged to work with Council COUNCILLORS have encouraged the developer of a proposed resort development on Port Douglas Road to work with Council to address its development application which...
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CALL of the Running Tide was back bigger and better than ever in 2021! The Environmental Sculpture and Multimedia Festival showcases artworks that put the spotlight on environmental issues. Artworks...
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DOUGLAS kids came out in force to learn about the importance of sustainable fishing at a fun-filled catch & release event at the Mossman Boat & Fishing Club on September...
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LOCAL dog owners are being asked to ‘Go Fetch’ this September. Douglas Shire Council is encouraging local dog owners to register their pets to help re-unite lost pooches with their...
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