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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A DRAFT action plan to sustain local fisheries is out for public comment. In a significant move forward to promote sustainable fishing practises across Douglas Shire, Council has joined forces…
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YALANJI artist Lenice Shonenberger has proven even the humble toilet block can be transformed into a colourful work of art. Lenice and her team of artists painted a mural of…
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NEW lights, grandstands and recreational areas will greet swimmers when a more inclusive Mossman Pool re-opens on Monday next week. Douglas Shire Council has completed a raft of upgrades and…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmKejv7X46M COVID grace period for late payments RATEPAYERS who pay their latest rates notice before 26 September 2021 won’t be charged interest. Douglas Shire Council has extended the interest grace…
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DOUGLAS Shire Council will be reviewing the condition of existing water meters in coming weeks as it prepares for the planned Smart Water Meter Program. Councillors this week awarded a…
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CONSTRUCTION of a new bridge near Mossman which will improve access for the local sugarcane industry is now underway. Douglas Shire Council has finished building a bypass at Anichs Bridge,…
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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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