A COMMUNITY beach monitoring project will help scientists better understand and forecast how coastlines will change at five popular beaches in Douglas Shire. CoastSnap encourages residents and visitors to participate...
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LOCAL businesses have an opportunity to improve the way they Do It In Douglas next month. Douglas Shire Council is hosting a meet and greet at the Port Douglas Community...
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NEW digital smart water meters will be installed at 900 houses in Port Douglas from next week. Douglas Shire Council has engaged meter installation company, Data Right, to fit the...
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Douglas Libraries have added a new service, which allows library members to live-stream for free! With Beamafilm you can stream unlimited ad-free on-demand movies, documentaries and series straight from your...
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CONNECTING local talent, promoting small business, and proving that shoes are optional in the quest for success are all at the heart of the new Do It In Douglas platform....
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SAFELY riding your bike to the beach from Mossman will soon become a reality. Wonga Beach-based company, Colpo Constructions, will start work on stage two of the Mossman-Cooya Beach Cycleway...
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**HAVE YOUR SAY** Douglas Shire Council is currently seeking submissions about the 2022-25 Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan. Read the plan and have your say here. STAFF are taking responsibility...
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A MAINTENANCE program for Warri Park in Port Douglas will seek to preserve the serenity and sustainability of the public space. Douglas Shire Council today adopted the Warri Park Maintenance...
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A FORMER local high school principal who volunteers to care for palliative care patients and provide support for people diagnosed with cancer is Douglas Shire’s Citizen of the Year. Former...
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AUSTRALIA Day Award recipients in Douglas Shire will be recognised in front of an online audience for the first time. Due to current health advice around the predicted Queensland COVID-19...
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A DIGITAL catalogue of online resources such as e-books, music and online learning are helping Douglas residents overcome isolation. With the wet season in full swing and COVID-19 spreading across...
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A LEADING local government Chief Executive Officer has been appointed to the top job at Douglas Shire Council. Highly qualified executive, Ms Rachel Brophy (nee Cooper), will start work at...
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The Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club enjoys a well-deserved summer break after an action packed season. The Volunteer Patrolling Members cover Sundays and Public Holidays from Easter until the...
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Hundreds of people attended the Douglas Christmas Street Party in Mossman on Friday night last week. The biggest street party of the year was the ultimate festive celebration with plenty...
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KEEPING hydrated when you visit Douglas Shire just got easier thanks to a map of local water refill locations where you can refill your personal water bottle. Just in time...
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TAI Chi, beach restoration and historic photo posts were among eight community projects to receive funding from Douglas Shire Council. Council awarded $52,000 towards projects which provide a community benefit...
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Douglas Shire Council will write to the State Government to inform them about the negative effects the impending vaccine mandate will have on many small businesses, employers, employees, and our...
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The Mayor's Christmas Luncheon 2021 at Salsa Bar & Grill was another special day with $2600 raised for Christmas hampers. A fantastic crowd featuring local business identities and community members...
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RECYCLING right was the message for kids when Douglas Shire Council Officers visited Miallo State School this week Council is encouraging our communities to “Know Your Waste” by embracing National...
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A COTTER’S Christmas Hamper is shaping up to be the best Christmas prize in Douglas, and all you need to do is visit the Port Douglas markets for your chance...
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