LOCAL farms and golf courses are reaping the rewards of environmentally-friendly processes at the Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant. In the 2020/21 financial year, Douglas Shire Council re-purposed about 540ML...
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A NEW app and online resource to help small businesses prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters is now available to Douglas businesses. The Small Business Disaster Hub provides a...
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A NEW playground could bring a bite to the fig tree at Rex Smeal Park. Douglas Shire Council has released concept designs of a new Green Ant adventure play space...
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LOCAL builders are invited to lodge a tender submission to build a Safe Places Emergency Accommodation in Mossman. Douglas Shire Council has released the design and construction tender to Vendor...
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A SECTION of Oak Beach’s foreshore is getting a makeover with a weed control and tree planting project to get underway this week. Douglas Shire Council’s coastal maintenance and rehabilitation...
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A FRESH campaign has been launched by Douglas Shire Council to highlight the Vulnerable Persons Register and encourage those at risk to get on board. The Register is maintained by...
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TRADITIONAL hunting areas have been etched into new timber benches designed to create a yarning circle at George Davis Park in Mossman. The Bunday yarning benches are the creative work...
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Approval extended for residential estate expansion A DEVELOPER wishing to expand a residential estate in Mossman has been granted an extension by Douglas Shire Council. The land is located between...
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OVERNIGHT irrigation will be encouraged under a new, flexible water restriction schedule endorsed by Douglas Shire Council today. Councillors unanimously adopted an updated water restrictions schedule, featuring a new ‘Level...
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WOMEN’S Health to take priority in Douglas with a Free information session for women of peri and post-menopausal age. Aptly named Women’s Health Matters, the special Women’s Health Information Session...
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FROM expert gardeners to novice green thumbs, this year’s Open Gardens event in Douglas Shire is all about inspiring, sharing, and appreciating the art of growing and harvesting food in...
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NAIDOC Week 2021 Douglas: July 11-16 Calendar of Events JULLY 11 10AM NAIDOC Church Service CWA Hall, 28 Front St Mossman JULY 12 9AM NAIDOC Opening Ceremony and NAIDOC March...
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New charter locks in support for local businesses DOUGLAS Shire Council will formalise its commitment to the region’s 1377 locally owned businesses by signing the Small Business Friendly Charter. Councillors...
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HIGH value travellers and event revellers are firmly in the Port Douglas and Daintree region’s sights. Douglas Shire Council today endorsed Tourism Port Douglas Daintree’s (TPDD) strategies to lead the...
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LOCAL hospitality businesses will become Plastic Free Champions under a new program set to make Douglas Shire a leader in the state-wide ban on single-use plastics. Douglas Shire will join...
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A WATER education campaign has been launched ahead of the 2021 dry season to help increase public understanding of the delicate water situation in Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council has...
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Douglas Shire Council today endorsed a $50 million operating budget and a $16.047 million capital works program in the 2021/22 Annual Budget. Across the next 12 months, Council will spend...
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A MILLION-dollar investment in trunk infrastructure will help build more houses in Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council will spend $1 million in the 2021/22 Annual Budget to help unlock the...
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THE most viable option for securing a more reliable water supply for Port Douglas and Mossman communities will be determined this year. Douglas Shire Council is conducting a feasibility analysis...
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REVERED and thought-provoking artwork will be on exhibition at the Port Douglas Community Hall from next week with the launch of the Retrospective Past – Present – Future exhibition hosted...
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