A masterplan for the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct has set the scene for new investment and security for existing marine industries. The masterplan aims to fulfil the growing demand…
Does something feel different? Douglas Shire Council has rolled out a new design for its official website! The new, cleaner version is more mobile-friendly with improved navigation and functionality. The…
Queensland Government’s Back on Track roadshow is coming to the Douglas Shire to support all small businesses to adapt and grow following the devastating floods earlier this year. The roadshow…
Artwork by the late Douglas Shire artist Alison Gotts features in a captivating retrospective exhibition on display in the Foyer of the Council Chambers in Mossman. The paintings and travel…
DOUGLAS Shire Council has announced two public workshops to gather input into and build on Council’s environmental initiatives. The workshops are designed to muster community feedback on initiatives listed in…
A $2.8 MILLION contract to repair roads in the Douglas Shire damaged during the 2019 flood events has been awarded to HEH Civil Pty Ltd. Douglas Shire Council today resolved…
The band guaranteed to “bring it” to their live performances with smash hits like Black Betty, Calypso, and Buy Me a Pony will headline Port Douglas Carnivale’s Tropic Rock Concert…
TARGETED marketing activities with a focus on boosting the domestic shoulder season helped stabilise visitor numbers to the Douglas Shire last financial year. The 2018-19 Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD)…
From 11 to 29 November, 2019, Council is urging ratepayers and residents of the Douglas region to ‘Know Your Risk’. Before the cyclone season, you should make every effort to…
DOUGLAS Shire Council has capped off the financial year by pumping more than $800,000 into external organisations and delivering 56 capital works projects. The 2018-19 Annual Report and Financial Statements…
Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu and Douglas Chamber of Commerce President Liz Ross officially illuminated nine trees in Macrossan Street on Friday night last week. The lighting project was completed…
TENS of thousands of decorative fairy lights will illuminate the main street of Port Douglas when the switch is officially flicked for the Light Up Port project tomorrow night. Douglas…
Council crews have been making the most of great weather in recent weeks working on a multitude of projects across the Shire. Here’s a few of the major projects keeping…
NEW signs featuring eye-catching illustrations by local artist Anna Curtis were installed at the Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail this week. A colourful map of Port Douglas, highlighting iconic locations like…
A HISTORIC flagstaff pole that was preserved and reinstated at a lookout in Port Douglas has been recognised at State Awards. The 139-year-old flagstaff, which was re-installed at Island Point…
Small businesses hit by monsoonal flooding in the Douglas Shire earlier this year will get free mentoring and advice with face-to-face access to business advisors, support networks and government agencies….
NEW reef and rainforest themed portable water re-filling stations and drinking fountains will make their debut at Port Shorts this weekend in a bid to reduce single use plastics and…
Sunshine and a well-equipped team is the recipe for success according to Douglas Shire Council CEO Mark Stoermer who presented his quarterly report to Councillors at today’s Ordinary Meeting. The…