Having completed a trip across the Nullarbor to Perth last year, author Jenn J. McLeod has made her way to The Far North where she’s putting down roots long enough…
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A GRAND vision to build Australia’s first chemical-free public swimming hole next to Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas has been unveiled by Douglas Shire Council. World-renowned landscape designer Phillip...
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Douglas Shire Council has received approval from the Department of Transport and Main Roads to complete the asphalt resurfacing work at the intersection of the Captain Cook Highway and Bonnie…
REMOVING debris and sand from the Rex Creek Intake during the wet season just got a little easier for Douglas Shire Council crews. Council recently completed $785,000 worth of upgrades…
DOUGLAS Shire Council has announced plans to invest in a local carbon offset project as part of its Healthy Reef initiative. Councillors yesterday resolved to buy land in Douglas Shire…
The State Government has re-opened the Mardja Botanical Walk in the Daintree Rainforest. The $1.3 million upgrade includes new and upgraded boardwalks, refurbishing the concrete paths, new interpretive signage and…
A FITNESS program tailored for beginners and older residents will return to Port Douglas and Mossman later this year. Douglas Shire Council has received $14,040 in funding through the North…
Council is on the lookout for staff to dive in and operate a 50-metre swimming pool in Mossman. From September 1, the Mossman Pool will be closed due to the…
ONE of the biggest art events the Douglas Shire has ever seen will highlight the region’s environmental significance when it takes place next month. The Call of the Running Tide…
Council approves radio towers THREE new radio towers will be built at the Mossman Gorge to improve communications and visitor safety at the popular tourist site. Douglas Shire Council yesterday…
A PROPOSED operational model for crisis accommodation in Douglas Shire that helps women and children rebuild their lives after escaping domestic violence will be used to advocate for State and…
CONTRACTORS have started replacing the roof at the old Craiglie Reservoir as an exciting period of capital works investment kicks into gear. Douglas Shire Council is fixing roof structural issues…
THE coolest film festival in the tropics just got a warm reception at Council chambers. Douglas Shire Council has moved to support the Port Shorts Film Festival, approving annual funding…
Council crews have commenced the upgrade of Warner Street, a project likely to take three to four months, with completion well before Christmas this year. Work will start on the…
DOUGLAS Shire Council hopes a community survey will help lift the lid on ways to improve its wheelie bin service. Residents, businesses and visitors have been asked to complete a…
Douglas Shire Council helped pull together a jam-packed and diverse program for Seniors Week 2019. Thank you to our partners for bringing Senior’s Week celebrations to the residents of the…
Douglas Shire Council is hosting a colouring-in competition to celebrate National Science Week. Competition closes 19th August at 4pm. The National Science Week theme is Destination Moon: more missions, more…
Complete a survey for your chance to win one of three $50 fuel vouchers! These surveys have been developed to determine the level of satisfaction with Council’s kerbside service including…
BEAUTIFUL tropical gardens were celebrated by the country’s most recognisable green thumb in Douglas Shire this month. The 2019 Douglas Garden Awards was a huge success, drawing about 60 people…
