Rummage around for that tartan rug and wicker basket…Port Douglas Carnivale has a picnic to beat all picnics. Plantation Picnic in the Park is a free family event with a...
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Douglas Shire Council is nearing the final stages of securing the Daintree River crossing after holding a constructive Special Council Meeting in Mossman today. Councillors have asked the CEO to...
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BRING on the flamboyant attacks, huge egos, incredible athleticism and high action drama – pro wrestling is coming to Port Douglas Carnivale. The family-friendly show from Pro Wrestling Power will...
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TWO events have been included in the Port Douglas Carnivale line up – Dogs’ Day Out and a Gala Luncheon – which are special fundraisers to help build a new...
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AUSTRALIA Author and Respected Beekeeper, Julia Toft is returning to Douglas Libraries this month to host her celebrated Beekeeping workshops. The free workshops are for anyone considering keeping a hive...
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LOCAL FIRST Nations community and local dignitaries will come together for an official breakfast when the most significant National Reconciliation Week (NRW) program in Douglas Shire’s history gets underway later...
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Excitement is building as Port Douglas Carnivale officially launches its 2021 program today. The 16-page go to guide is now available for download with the printed version available from next…
Douglas Shire Council will be celebrating Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) from May 3-9 this year. We are committed to protecting and respecting personal information, while embedding a privacy-aware work culture....
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A PICTURESQUE beach run will meet all-terrain cross country in the Douglas Dash, with registrations now open for the popular running event. The Douglas Dash is a 5km run taking...
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Capital Works keeps delivering for Douglas Shire MORE than $22 million worth of projects are expected to be completed by June 30 this year. The latest Capital Works Progress Report...
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COACHES and senior players from Cairns Water Polo are coming to Mossman for a free come and try water polo session on Saturday May 8, 9-10am. Take a splash in...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council together with Water by Design are hosted a community Erosion & Sediment Control workshop on Thursday April 29, 4:00pm -5:00pm at the Port Douglas Community Hall. Facilitated...
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THE wheels are in motion for a community ride to celebrate local mums this Mother’s Day. Douglas Shire Council has proudly partnered with Wildlife Habitat and Bike Shop & Hire...
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The Douglas Shire Council is proud to deliver grant funded FREE fitness programs in the community. These entry level fitness programs encompass a wide range of work out options with...
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NATIVE coastal plants at the Mossman Nursery are getting ready to improve coastlines and grow jobs in Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council staff are carefully growing a variety of native...
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NEW outdoor lights will keep the Mossman Pool open for longer when upgrades are completed later this year. The lights, an all abilities access entrance to the pool building, pool...
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Attention Douglas Shire businesses! If you are a supplier of Road, Water & Sewerage works, this is a great opportunity to become a Local Buy supplier which allows local government...
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This year’s Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade will be a “Tropic & Exotic” celebration of life in the vibrant seaside community. Registrations are now being called for the much-loved annual...
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A NIGHT-TIME guided tour through the Daintree Rainforest, a veterinarian utopia, and a haven for food & wine lovers - the new business scene in Douglas is as exciting as...
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A new electric ant infestation has been discovered at Sorrento Crescent in Port Douglas and a restricted zone has been declared to reduce the risk of spreading this invasive pest...
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