SAND removed from the Daintree River Ferry channel will be spread across Newell Beach over the next few days to replenish the coast and help fight erosion. Douglas Shire Council…
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PRELIMINARY results from a community survey have revealed that Douglas Shire ratepayers value their roads the most. The results were crunched from 654 responses ahead of the first community workshops…
Earth Hour is on Saturday 30 March at 8:30 – 9:30pm What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is a global movement encouraging everyone to switch off all non-essential lights to…
THE nightlife is about to get a whole lot brighter in Port Douglas under new plans to bring a sparkle to the resort town by lighting up Macrossan Street. Douglas…
A REPRIEVE is in sight for Douglas Shire residents battling overgrown backyards, rogue palm fronds and out-of-control weeds after a wet season drenching. Douglas Shire Council will give residents the…
COUNCILLORS will embark on a tour of Douglas Shire next month for a series of hands-on community workshops that will give residents and key organisations a forum to influence Council’s…
A RECORD breaking wet season has tested the resolve of Douglas Shire roads, with about 30 tonnes of asphalt used for plugging pot holes in the past three months. Council…
Completing a simple survey could play an important part in strengthening Queenslander’s marine pest biosecurity. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said Biosecurity Queensland has released the…
Council approves new level on popular restaurant ANOTHER level that features a restaurant and deck could be coming to the Port Douglas and District Combined Club. Douglas Shire Council approved…
12PM – Daintree Ferry update: The ferry operator has restarted operations. Severe vibration due to the extreme river current has damaged the drive wheel and guide pulley components. The ferry…
A TEAM of coastal scientists, engineers and economists have become the first in Queensland to finish a 10-year scientific strategy that will give Douglas Shire the tools to proactively manage...
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DEGARRA fisherman Billy Dunn has never seen his cattle dog Maggie any cleaner. The 10-year-old hound spent about 48 hours paddling in the Bloomfield River after she was washed away…
THE Salvation Army is on track start construction on the much-anticipated Mossman Aged Care Centre once the wet season is finished. The company’s Aged Care National Director, Richard De Haast,…
POPULAR gardening personality Costa Georgiadis can’t wait to land in the tropics to check out the mix of gardens that Douglas Shire will toss up this year. The ABC Gardening…
REPUTABLE transport companies and established tourism enterprises are among those who have shown interest in the next Daintree River Ferry contract. Expressions of Interests for the high-profile contract are due…
DOUGLAS locals have a new reason to refill their tackle boxes with the return of a popular fishing and croc-spotting platform at the Mowbray River. The State Government today announced…
< Works update – March 13 > The grading crew is clearing drains in the Port Douglas area and then moving out to Syndicate Rd to repair gravel roads and…
AN estimated $15 million damage bill is expected to be tallied after a wet season soaking that saw monsoonal rainfall and a record-breaking flood in Douglas Shire. The figure is…
GREEN thumbs will have a chance to cultivate their love for TV gardening personality Costa Georgiadis when he returns for the Douglas Garden Awards this year. Douglas Shire Council has…
RATEPAYERS have a golden opportunity to tell Douglas Shire Council how they want their rates to be spent for the next five years. Council has delivered 4000 replied paid post…
