Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers have hauled a raft of illegal crab pots from Douglas waterways in their latest clean-up operation. Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said 70 unmarked…
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Council crews have been luring electric ants at the Killaloe Transfer Station for the past few days. This is to prepare for green waste piles to be turned into mulch....
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Queensland small businesses and their employees now have access to a free online training library thanks to a new partnership between the Queensland Government and globally successful, local online training...
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FOUR wheel drive enthusiasts are revved up at the full re-opening of the popular Bloomfield Track. In line with the State Government’s easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions, road blocks located...
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A DRAFT plan to capitalise on a growing sports tourism market and improve facilities for the local community is now open for public comment. Douglas Shire Council is seeking feedback...
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Douglas business owners can get free face-to-face professional workforce advice and tune into a webinar program. The Douglas Economic Recovery Group is working with local Human Resources Specialists, HR Dynamics,...
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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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