THE rise of successful public art projects in Douglas Shire has led to a greater focus on encouraging more community-boosting creativity in the region. Douglas Shire Council made the changes…
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Update (February 28) Contractors have drilled more than 75 specialised soil nails into the landslip slope at the Alexandra Range to help stabilize the damaged area. The emergency repairs are…
DOUGLAS Shire Council helped mediate a planning appeal against the Paws and Claws development, paving the way for the local charity to focus on fundraising and building the state-of-the-art animal…
A COMMUNITY stalwart who was instrumental in securing the Mossman Aged Care Facility development and building key projects is Douglas Shire’s Citizen of the Year. Mossman nurse Jo Dau, who…
Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts has unveiled the first much-awaited image of their proposed development at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas. The release of the image coincided with the owner…
Cape Tribulation campsite approved A TOURIST park containing 15 campsites in Cape Tribulation has received development approval from Douglas Shire Council. The park has a 60-person capacity and is located…
COUNCIL has invited expressions of interest to gauge market appetite and solicit ideas for managing one of the last cable ferry crossings in tropical Australia. Douglas Shire Council, which takes…
A VISION to develop an eco-tourism visitor hub for the Wangetti Trail and create local jobs has received in-principle support from Douglas Shire Council. The “Trail Hub” would be located…
BreastScreen Queensland is coming to Mossman Screening commences on Tuesday 26 February and concludes on Wednesday 17 April. The mobile service will be located at the Mossman Hospital, accessed via…
Miconia is a small rainforest tree (<15m high) that is native to tropical parts of America. Miconia is a serious weed outside of its natural range and has the potential…
Council would like to remind residents that cutting down coconut palms or planting on council-controlled land is an offence under the Local Laws. Both practices are strictly prohibited and council…
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Senator the Hon. Linda Reynolds today announced the activation of Category C recovery grants for primary producers left devastated by…
OUTSTANDING citizens of the Douglas Shire will be celebrated at a re-booted Australia Day Awards ceremony later this month. Douglas Shire Council is encouraging locals to come down to the…
DOUGLAS Shire Council engineers have moved quickly to organise urgent repairs to a damaged section of road on the Alexandra Range. Council could start the emergency repairs on Cape Tribulation…
EXCESS grant funding will be tipped into successful event and industry development projects in Douglas Shire. Council allocated more than $38,000 to a wide range of community projects earlier this…
DOUGLAS Shire Council is working hard to repair damage sustained to public infrastructure caused by recent monsoonal downpours. The road approaches at Diggers Bridge and Alexandra Range are just some…
THE DOUGLAS Local Disaster Management Group has urged residents to re-supply and be prepared for the possibility of further heavy rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast monsoonal rain to…
The ferry contractors have cleared debris from the Daintree Ferry cables and are now replacing a damaged cable. A full crew is working hard to get the ferry operating again….
MOTORIST safety is revving up after several guard rails were repaired by Douglas Shire Council. Damaged guard rails were fixed at key spots, such as St Crispins Avenue in Port…
CRYSTALBROOK Collection unveiled their architectural concept design for the landmark marina re-development to Douglas Shire Council this week. Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said the new designs were exciting and…
