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Grab some takeaway or head to your local bakery because family picnics are back on in the Douglas Shire with the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions this weekend. From Saturday, Douglas…

Financial burden lifted for Mossman RSL MOSSMAN RSL can continue their important community work with Council approving a reduction of water charges, caused by an unknown water leak. Following the…

DOUGLAS Shire Council has announced a relief package designed to alleviate pressure on businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19 over the next two months. Council endorsed the $179,000 suite of…

A MICROGRID that will use solar power and hydrogen technology to provide clean and reliable energy north of the Daintree River has received support from the Douglas Shire Council. Council...

Council staff will inspect a privately owned swimming pool next to Oaks Resort in Port Douglas to determine the feasibility of buying the site. Douglas Shire Council resolved to allocate...

THE projected costs of a two-ferry solution at the Daintree River will be revealed at public consultation sessions before negotiations for the next contract continue. Douglas Shire Council resolved to...

Douglas Shire Council will receive more than $5.2 million to deliver local infrastructure projects in areas impacted by the 2019 monsoon trough event. These projects are being delivered through the…

Growing Up in Queensland gives children and young people from across the state the opportunity to share their experiences on growing up in 2020. Through surveys, postcards and art activities,…

LOCAL radio station Fab FM will broadcast a Douglas Shire Anzac Day Service on their website for residents this Saturday. Starting at 5.30am, a podcast featuring local speakers, such as...

DOUGLAS neighbourhoods are encouraged to support each other by forming a Street Bank in their street. Street Bank is a community-run initiative that came about at the start of the...

NEWELL Beach business owner Lisa Scomazzon was unanimously elected Douglas Shire Council’s Deputy Mayor during the Declaration of Office ceremony in Mossman today. Cr Scomazzon was one of four Councillors...

DOUGLAS Shire Council’s new Mayor is wasting no time getting his team together after an extraordinary swearing-in ceremony on Easter Sunday. Mayor Michael Kerr, who officially became Douglas Shire’s 21st…

This year, stand in your driveway, on your balcony or in your living room to remember all those who have served and sacrificed. Just imagine how special it would be…

Through its two COVID-19 recovery group committees – the Economic Recovery Group; and Social and Human Recovery Group – Council is backing the community and its local businesses with the...

Mobile CCTV cameras and increased street lighting have been installed at key locations in the Shire as part of ongoing program to ensure safety for locals and visitors. Four new...

A LOCAL recovery group will monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and investigate ways to provide relief to businesses and residents in Douglas Shire. The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG)...

PORT Douglas Carnivale 2020 has been postponed in line with recommendations from the Federal Government on non-essential mass gatherings. Douglas Shire Council will investigate the possibility of holding aspects of...

DOUGLAS Shire Council is prepared for any potential impacts of the COVID-19 virus. While no cases have been detected in our health district, Council is taking a precautionary approach and...