LOCAL tradies and suppliers are encouraged to register online to receive updates about upcoming projects and business opportunities with Douglas Shire Council. Council is calling on local business owners to…
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A BUY local campaign called Buy Douglas: Build Douglas is encouraging people to spend their money in Douglas Shire and build the economy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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DAY-TRIPPERS will get free travel on the Daintree Ferry when Douglas Shire Council lifts visitor travel restrictions on Saturday, May 16. Council will waive the usual ferry fees until June…
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The Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre is working with Mossman Support Services, Mossman Youth Centre, Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service, Mossman Elders Justice Group and Douglas Shire Council to coordinate a…
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AN EXCAVATOR was used to dig up a large root system of a Thunbergia weed site in the Whyanbeel Valley. Douglas Shire Council’s Biosecurity team recently revisited the 2500 square…
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised the Mossman – Mt Molloy Road (Rex Range) will be temporarily closed for night works from Sunday May 10 to Wednesday,…
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The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LMDG) is encouraging residents to follow the QLD Chief Health Officer’s direction, allowing recreational travel within a 50km radius of the person’s home. The…
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Your Douglas Shire Council crews have been working hard in the past few days. Check out some of their work here. Mossman and surrounds Pressure cleaning all bins Hand weeding…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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With social distancing restrictions in place, more people than usual are taking their daily exercise to the streets for walks around the community. Council has recorded a notable increase in…
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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…
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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…
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