Council has received several calls and complaints about odour from the Barramundi farm on the Captain Cook Highway at Killaloe. The farm managers have advised that the odours are a...
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A palm tree audit has recently been completed, with Council assessing the rising cost of maintaining the iconic tropical species. The last count of coconut palms occurred back in 2015...
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They won't win any beauty contests but these shipping containers are providing an increased safety buffer for those travelling along Noah Range. They'll be in place while a large vegetation...
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A regional push to holiday in the Daintree Rainforest this summer is underway, with unlimited ferry rides, free entry to Mossman Gorge and discounted deals on offer for local residents....
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will reduce the speed limit on a section of Port Douglas Road (Macrossan Street), Port Douglas, to improve safety. The speed limit...
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The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal has officially begun, with the goal of assisting numerous families facing hardships during the holiday season. This year, the initiative aims to provide Christmas hampers that...
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Jasper flooding impacts on Council's finances The delayed payment transaction of a vital Federal Government grant and the enduring impacts of Cyclone Jasper has seen Douglas Shire Council record a...
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We all know that water is one of the most precious resources on this planet, but did you know that approximately 65 per cent of the high-quality drinking water produced...
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Residents that currently utilise the Direct Debit service through Council will need to setup with Payble if they wish to continue paying a regular nominated amount towards their Rates and/...
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Douglas Shire residents will have the opportunity to pound the pavement and enjoy a free healthy breakfast at a family fun run and walk at Mossman Gorge next month. Yalanji...
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Council is offering free mulch at Killaloe Transfer station to help with water conservation. Starting Tuesday 29th October, free mulch will be available to domestic customers only at Killaloe Transfer...
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Review of Line Marking at Ashford Street Parking Area Background The Ashford Street parking area caters for cars, car and boat trailers as well as motorcycles. There are three rows...
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Ten months on from Cyclone Jasper and the floods that followed, Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has improved water security for its community. To mark Get Ready Week, DSC is providing...
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MENTAL HEALTH 24/7 crisis services Lifeline 13 11 14 (text and chat also available) Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 (online chat and video chat also available) Beyond Blue1300...
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Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has appointed Scott Osman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Osman joins DSC from the Scenic Rim Regional Council (about 45-minutes west of the Gold...
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The new Daintree River Ferry will be privately owned and operated, with predictions that the larger vessel, along with new landside infrastructure for loading and unloading will dramatically reduce waiting...
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Two vital post-Tropical Cyclone Jasper recovery projects are due to begin next month after Douglas Shire Council this week awarded major contracts to FNQ companies. These projects are jointly funded...
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Next week, enough sand to fill the Mossman swimming pool will be trucked from near the Daintree Ferry to Newell Beach as part of emergency beach nourishment works. Starting Monday,...
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Turf-rific! Lawn expert to tend our fields The shire’s key sporting venues are set to receive some tender loving care. A Trinity Beach lawn expert has been awarded a three-year,...
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Douglas Shire Council has welcomed 11 new citizens at a ceremony in Port Douglas today as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations. The new citizens are from Lebanon, the Philippines,...
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