A PROBITY auditor will review and provide detailed reports about the processes behind the Daintree Ferry Contract Renewal. Douglas Shire Council today unanimously resolved to request the Chief Executive Officer,...
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REX Smeal Park will be brighter than ever when a Colour Fun Run ignites the scene for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrations in Port Douglas this Friday. The Colour Fun...
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Dear Douglas Shire, I am writing to you to talk about the significant investment made by Douglas Shire Council to lock in the continuation of the Daintree Ferry service, ensuring...
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GREAT Barrier Reef tour company Divers Den will operate the Daintree Ferry from 1 July 2021. Douglas Shire Council today awarded a multi-year ferry services tender for the Daintree River...
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Small town life has been given a pop art overhaul in the large-scale works of painter Tim Ellis. His exhibition Folk Stories is shaping up as one of the must-sees...
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DISCOUNTED Microchipping will help keep Douglas pets and their owners united. Douglas Shire Council has joined forces with Port Douglas Vets to offer the discounted service at the Paws and...
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A DEDICATED van for delivering the COVID-19 vaccination will be visiting Mossman and Cow Bay in coming weeks. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service has hired a motorhome,...
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NEW and improved kerbside collection trucks are rolling around Douglas Shire. Local photographer Dean Jewell provided images of a sunbird, mantis, Ulysses butterfly and cassowary which feature on the new...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council will purchase the Daintree Ferry vessel, ensuring an uninterrupted continuation of service across the Daintree River beyond 30 June 2021. At a Special Council Meeting in Mossman...
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(Please note due to Sorry Business related to a death in the Community, the Sea of Hands art exhibition will not proceed at George Davis Park in Mossman on Thursday...
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PORT DOUGLAS - Sunday 6 June 2021 Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns will involve changed traffic conditions in Douglas Shire. Please read the important information below outlining these changed...
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BreastScreen Queensland Cairns Mobile Service is currently in Mossman, and providing free breast screens to the Douglas Community. The Service is located at the Mossman Hospital until May 28, before...
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WITH more events, activities and initiatives in place than ever, Douglas Libraries is keenly focused on shaking up library stereotypes, and showcasing an offering that is far more than books...
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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…
