DOUGLAS Shire Council has voted down a 2% pay increase recommended by the Local Government Remuneration Commission. After adopting the 2020-21 Annual Budget, Councillors unanimously agreed to knock back their...
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A GREEN vibe is growing at the Mossman Nursery with further investment on improving parks, gardens and streetscapes in the Douglas Shire. A $750,000 spend on renewing parks, improving gardens...
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FOUR key moves are setting the scene for the development of an economic strategy to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and stimulate the economy. Developing new revenue streams, destination...
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AQUA fitness classes, increased usage during winter months and more learn to swim opportunities are all in the pipeline for the Mossman Pool. Douglas Shire Council has earmarked almost $350,000...
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AN EARLY bird discount will be available for Douglas Shire ratepayers who pay their general rates on time. Douglas Shire Council today adopted the 2020-21 Annual Budget featuring a $48.27...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council has budgeted for its largest ever capital works program with a focus on renewing and upgrading critical infrastructure to help build the region out of COVID-19. The...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council will address ratepayer confusion about carbon offsetting and ask the public to decide on the best way to manage Council’s carbon footprint during comprehensive consultation later this…
THE POPULAR Active8 Free Fitness classes will continue for the next six months with plans to take a beachfront Tai Chi class to Cow Bay later this year. Douglas Shire...
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THE Port Douglas Markets will be back for the first time in three months when stallholders descend onto Market Park on Sunday. Local businesses, regular stallholders and market-lovers are rejoicing...
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Douglas Shire Council will bidd farewell to water stalwart Mark Howarth, who is retiring from Council after 42 years of dedicated service. Born and bred in the Douglas Shire, Mark...
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DOUGLAS Shire Council is taking a citizen science approach to measuring coastline changes by installing five CoastSnap phone cradles at key beachfront locations across the Shire. The monitoring program encourages...
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NEW bi-lingual place signage featuring Kuku Yalanji language at 25 locations across Douglas Shire is helping the local community recognise the rich Indigenous culture. The first bi-lingual place signs are...
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To enable the installation of the new bridge deck, the temporary side track currently in place on Whyanbeel Road at Causeway No. 1 will be closed to all vehicles and...
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Council crews have been busy with a variety works across the Douglas Shire. Here are a few highlights below: Maintenance Slashing in the Mowbray area heading north. Trimming trees in...
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DOUGLAS business owners can get free face-to-face professional workforce advice and tune into a webinar program over the next eight weeks. The Douglas Economic Recovery Group is working with local...
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Kubirri Aged Care Centre is located against a backdrop of the Mossman River with views over farmlands and mountains. Douglas Shire Council has invested heavily in the project including securing...
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A JUNIOR play unit, new plants and an off-leash zone will add a fresh look to George Davis Park, located on the northern edge of Mossman. Douglas Shire Council staff...
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HOLDING an event at Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas just got more affordable. Douglas Shire Council today adopted the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21, which features a...
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The Port Douglas Markets will re-open with restrictions on Sunday, June 28. Douglas Shire Council has sent a ‘Stage A’ guide to regular stallholders to encourage appropriate social distancing and...
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As the weather starts to cool and social distancing restrictions ease, it's likely you're missing camp trips and the opportunity to keep warm around a good camp fire with family...
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