Asphalt repair work is being carried out on Old Port Road from Tuesday 14 April - Wednesday 22 April, 2020 requiring a temporary road closure of the through road between...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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New mobile tower approved for Cape Tribulation COUNCIL has approved a development application for a new mobile phone tower at PK’s Jungle Village in Cape Tribulation. The approval allows for...
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Local business owners and key industry players swarmed the Port Douglas Community Hall for the Douglas Business Expo 2020. More than 100 people attended the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and...
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LOCAL business owners will come together to be inspired when the Douglas Business Expo kicks off tomorrow morning. More than 100 people and 15 trade booths have registered to attend…
There will be double the prize money for winning floats and double the fun at this year’s ‘Tropic & Exotic’ themed Port Douglas Carnivale Street Parade. Registrations are now open for…
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) published a notice of election on Saturday, February 22. The Notice of Election and opening of candidate nominations also means Douglas Shire Council is…
Inspiring steps towards sustainable practices by eco- tourism champions will be celebrated in this year’s Show Me Your Paradise marketing campaign by Tourism Port Douglas Daintree. The tourism operators featured...
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A FREE weekly Tai Chi class in Port Douglas is the best medicine for local Josephine Matthews. The charismatic retiree, who lives her life to the fullest despite suffering from...
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Streambank on the Daintree’s Stewart Creek has been repaired as part of a $2.1 million disaster recovery project at nine sites across the Wet Tropics. Terrain NRM is managing the...
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Be on the lookout and report signs to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or contact the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. Early detection and reporting are...
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TWO local small business owners who handcraft gourmet spices in the Daintree Rainforest have signed the new lease for the Thornton Beach Café. Douglas Shire Council handed the keys of...
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Sponsorship opportunities for community A DOCUMENT outlining annual sponsorship opportunities in Douglas Shire will help businesses plan for their future community involvement. The Douglas Shire Council Sponsorship Prospectus has been...
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AN EXTENSION to the off-leash area at Four Mile Beach and a new zone at a popular park in Mossman are just some initiatives listed in the new Local Laws....
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The Bureau of Meteorology's Heatwave Service has forecast severe intensity heatwave conditions in Douglas Shire from tomorrow. Low intensity heatwave conditions are expected to start today before increasing to severe...
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A COMMUNITY reference group will be formed to ensure projects billeted for a block of land, located north of the Daintree River, complement existing Daintree Rainforest experiences and products. Douglas...
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