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…
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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…
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…
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…
