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Nov 29 2019

Heatwave predicted for Douglas

By Tarren Woodhams General News

The Bureau of Meteorology Heatwave Service is predicting low to severe intensity heatwave conditions over tropical north Queensland, including Douglas Shire from Sunday to Tuesday next week. http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/ Be prepared…

Nov 28 2019

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What have your Council crews been up to?

By Tarren Woodhams General News

Your Douglas Shire Council crews have been busy in the past few days. Port Douglas Regular grounds maintenance, amenities maintenance and street cleaning. Continue garden upgrades in Macrossan Street, Wharf/Warner…

Nov 26 2019

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Sky is the limit for the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct

By Tarren Woodhams General News

A masterplan for the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct has set the scene for new investment and security for existing marine industries. The masterplan aims to fulfil the growing demand…

Nov 25 2019

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New Council website is live!

By Tarren Woodhams General News

Does something feel different? Douglas Shire Council has rolled out a new design for its official website! The new, cleaner version is more mobile-friendly with improved navigation and functionality. The…

Nov 22 2019

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Back on Track Roadshow in town to support small business

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

Queensland Government’s Back on Track roadshow is coming to the Douglas Shire to support all small businesses to adapt and grow following the devastating floods earlier this year. The roadshow…

Nov 18 2019

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Alison Gotts retrospective exhibition now at Council

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

Artwork by the late Douglas Shire artist Alison Gotts features in a captivating retrospective exhibition on display in the Foyer of the Council Chambers in Mossman. The paintings and travel…

Nov 18 2019

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Dates for Environmental Workshops announced

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

DOUGLAS Shire Council has announced two public workshops to gather input into and build on Council’s environmental initiatives. The workshops are designed to muster community feedback on initiatives listed in…

Nov 14 2019

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Multi-million-dollar road tender awarded

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

A $2.8 MILLION contract to repair roads in the Douglas Shire damaged during the 2019 flood events has been awarded to HEH Civil Pty Ltd. Douglas Shire Council today resolved…

Nov 13 2019

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Spiderbait To Headline Carnivale 2020

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

The band guaranteed to “bring it” to their live performances with smash hits like Black Betty, Calypso, and Buy Me a Pony will headline Port Douglas Carnivale’s Tropic Rock Concert…

Nov 12 2019

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Marketing success for Tourism Port Douglas Daintree

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

TARGETED marketing activities with a focus on boosting the domestic shoulder season helped stabilise visitor numbers to the Douglas Shire last financial year. The 2018-19 Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD)…

Nov 12 2019

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Emergency Preparedness: Cyclone season is between November and April

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

From 11 to 29 November, 2019, Council is urging ratepayers and residents of the Douglas region to 'Know Your Risk'. Before the cyclone season, you should make every effort to…

Nov 11 2019

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Annual Report reveals strength through adversity

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

DOUGLAS Shire Council has capped off the financial year by pumping more than $800,000 into external organisations and delivering 56 capital works projects. The 2018-19 Annual Report and Financial Statements…

Nov 11 2019

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PHOTO GALLERY – New decorative lighting on Macrossan Street

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu and Douglas Chamber of Commerce President Liz Ross officially illuminated nine trees in Macrossan Street on Friday night last week. The lighting project was completed…

Nov 07 2019

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Mayor to switch on Macrossan St lights #LightUpPort

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

TENS of thousands of decorative fairy lights will illuminate the main street of Port Douglas when the switch is officially flicked for the Light Up Port project tomorrow night. Douglas…

Nov 06 2019

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Lagoon designer to present vision

By Tarren Woodhams General News

THE man behind a breathtaking design of Australia’s first chemical-free swimming hole in Port Douglas will present his vision to the community next month. Douglas Shire Council has announced three,…

Nov 06 2019

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What have your Council crews been working on?

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

Council crews have been making the most of great weather in recent weeks working on a multitude of projects across the Shire. Here's a few of the major projects keeping…

Oct 30 2019

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Picture paints a thousand steps at Port Douglas walking trail

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

NEW signs featuring eye-catching illustrations by local artist Anna Curtis were installed at the Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail this week. A colourful map of Port Douglas, highlighting iconic locations like…

Oct 30 2019

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Historic flagstaff recognised at Heritage Awards

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

A HISTORIC flagstaff pole that was preserved and reinstated at a lookout in Port Douglas has been recognised at State Awards. The 139-year-old flagstaff, which was re-installed at Island Point…

Oct 28 2019

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Getting small business back on track in the Douglas Shire

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

Small businesses hit by monsoonal flooding in the Douglas Shire earlier this year will get free mentoring and advice with face-to-face access to business advisors, support networks and government agencies.…

Oct 23 2019

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Hydration stations to steal the show at Port Shorts

By Douglas Shire Council Admin General News

NEW reef and rainforest themed portable water re-filling stations and drinking fountains will make their debut at Port Shorts this weekend in a bid to reduce single use plastics and…

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Heatwave predicted for Douglas

What have your Council crews been up to?

Sky is the limit for the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct

New Council website is live!

Back on Track Roadshow in town to support small business

Alison Gotts retrospective exhibition now at Council

Dates for Environmental Workshops announced

Multi-million-dollar road tender awarded

Spiderbait To Headline Carnivale 2020

Marketing success for Tourism Port Douglas Daintree

Emergency Preparedness: Cyclone season is between November and April

Annual Report reveals strength through adversity

PHOTO GALLERY – New decorative lighting on Macrossan Street

Mayor to switch on Macrossan St lights #LightUpPort

Lagoon designer to present vision

What have your Council crews been working on?

Picture paints a thousand steps at Port Douglas walking trail

Historic flagstaff recognised at Heritage Awards

Getting small business back on track in the Douglas Shire

Hydration stations to steal the show at Port Shorts

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