Update 6/3 Due to the interruption to ferry services, the scheduled wheelie bin service for properties north of the Daintree River will not be completed this Monday. Collection services will…
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Douglas Shire Council will undertake a clean‑up across Cooya, Wonga and Newell Beaches to improve safety and preserve the natural beauty of the coastline. The operation follows repeated community concerns…
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A new Beach Clean Up Station will be officially opened at Four Mile Beach this Clean Up Australia Day, aiming to take the “ick factor” out of litter collection. The…
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Bruce Ferguson once organised transport for Bill Clinton during a visit to Port Douglas, built the first Australian‑made Kenworth truck, ran an egg farm and owned several local transport businesses.…
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Douglas Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year, Sophie Hamilton, is emerging as a champion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) — a passion that mirrors the message shared nationally…
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One of Douglas Shire’s premier and most popular community spaces will stay green all year round thanks to a new irrigation system being installed as part of a series of…
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If you’ve ever visited the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre on a Wednesday or Thursday, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten something Terry has cooked. He first wandered into the Neighbourhood…
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Douglas Shire Council has secured a $100,000 Local Government Battery Collection Program grant — applied for on behalf of our neighbouring councils — to roll out new battery‑recycling bins across…
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The outstanding contributions of local residents were celebrated at the Douglas Australia Day Awards Ceremony, where individuals from across the region were recognised for their dedication, leadership and service to…
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A much-loved generational music teacher, and the 2025 Citizen of the Year, is encouraging the Douglas Shire community to get behind this year’s Australia Day Awards. The ceremony will be…
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A popular Douglas Shire beach will undergo rehabilitation and restoration works in 2026, with initial works scheduled to begin next week. The southern end of Newell Beach will receive sand…
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Douglas Shire Council is reminding residents to remain prepared this wet season after the recent weather system passed well south of the region. The Douglas Shire experienced no significant impacts…
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With more wet weather on the way, we’re asking everyone in the Douglas Shire to keep water conservation front of mind. While it might seem unusual to save water during…
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It’s a must-do for everyone from honeymooners to grey nomads but this Sunday the iconic Port Douglas Markets will have something extra special for its youngest visitors. The Christmas Markets…
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With more than 100 people turning out to the Mossman AgFutures Field Day held on Saturday morning at the Mossman Showgrounds, Member for Cook David Kempton says there is reason…
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Make a splash this festive season with the annual Toy Dive at the Mossman Pool! The event is already making a splash and there’s still plenty of time to get…
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Nearly 30 Daintree Coast residents have attended a community information session on the Daintree Ferry Replacement and Landside Infrastructure projects. The session featured a panel of representatives from Council, Durack…
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Ten years ago, Mossman Library embraced a bold new initiative that would transform early childhood literacy across Queensland. As the community gathers to celebrate a decade of First 5 Forever,…
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Douglas Shire Council has teamed up with an animal shelter manager, a veterinarian and a dog trainer to launch a new campaign aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership across the…
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Thousands of native seeds will be stuck to the walls of a vacant Mossman shop as part of an initiative aimed at breathing new life and encouraging activity in the…
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