Douglas Shire Community Groups are gearing up to Clean-up this weekend, and they are calling on the community to get behind their efforts. Two Clean-Up sites have been officially registered...
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A FREE workshop for small business owners and community groups will give Douglas Shire an edge in grant funding applications. Douglas Shire Council is partnering with the National Drought and...
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A collaboration between Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Douglas Shire Council, the Douglas Business Expo connects business with Government and industry experts to share knowledge and discuss ideas for the...
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Port Douglas Carnivale 2021 is on and Australian rock greats Spiderbait will headline this year’s event in Australia’s Paradise. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said Port Douglas was ready to...
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INDIGENOUS artwork featuring native animals and iconic Douglas locations star on new town entry signs at Mossman and Daintree Village. Platypuses, Ulysses butterflies and dragonflies are depicted on the new...
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THE next stages of a dedicated cycleway connecting the new Kubirri Aged Care Centre to the Mossman Gorge Centre is one of eight funding submissions to be put forward to...
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CASSOWARY habitat at Wangetti Beach will be rehabilitated when more than 1000 native trees are planted later this year. Douglas Shire Council started preparation work at the site using a...
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DOUGLAS Hockey will welcome a new Clubhouse at Coronation Park in Mossman by the end of the month as it gears up for an exciting season in 2021. Douglas Hockey...
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LOW Intensity Aquafit classes will continue at Mossman Pool due to the popularity of the initial six-week program. The FREE classes, held every Wednesday at 10am, will continue until the...
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MARINE biologist Phil Laycock believes Douglas Shire has some of the most diverse and special fishing experiences in remote Australia. Phil is hosting the Fishing for the Future community workshop...
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THE dream job for boaties and fishing fanatics who want to operate a caravan park is here. Douglas Shire Council is now accepting expressions of interest for caretaker services at...
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A DRAFT Economic Development Strategy designed to leverage sensible economic drivers and diversify the economy has been released for public consultation. Douglas Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the...
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Business and School Survey SPORTS vouchers are up for grabs as Douglas Shire Council seeks feedback about parks, trails, and public sporting facilities in Douglas Shire. Council has started initial...
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DAINTREE blacksmith Victoria Park can now forge metal art at her workshop in the rainforest. The local artist recently completed a six-week blacksmithing course through TAFE thanks to a Regional...
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A PRIORITY lane for locals at the northern side of the Daintree River crossing has jumped the queue. Douglas Shire Council is starting work on a feasibility study into constructing...
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Mossman to get new boutique wine bar DOUGLAS Shire Council has approved a development application for a boutique wine bar at the old Mossman Cycle Sports shop on Front Street....
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A FREE family fun day at the Mossman pool on Australia Day was all thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Mossman. Families were served up an epic...
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THE founder of a breast cancer support group in Douglas Shire is our Citizen of the Year. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr awarded the prestigious honour to Maria Atkinson, a...
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A NEW town entry sign is giving visitors a friendly welcome to Port Douglas. Douglas Shire Council recently installed a ‘Welcome to Port Douglas’ sign, showcasing the beautiful Four Mile...
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Local Jobs Program Tuesday 9 February, 2021 Mossman Shire Hall - 9:30 – 11:30am Book your spot here Tuesday 9 February, 2021 Port Douglas Community Hall - 1-3pm Book your...
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