The State Government has re-opened the Mardja Botanical Walk in the Daintree Rainforest. The $1.3 million upgrade includes new and upgraded boardwalks, refurbishing the concrete paths, new interpretive signage and…
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A FITNESS program tailored for beginners and older residents will return to Port Douglas and Mossman later this year. Douglas Shire Council has received $14,040 in funding through the North…
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Council is on the lookout for staff to dive in and operate a 50-metre swimming pool in Mossman. From September 1, the Mossman Pool will be closed due to the…
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ONE of the biggest art events the Douglas Shire has ever seen will highlight the region’s environmental significance when it takes place next month. The Call of the Running Tide…
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Council approves radio towers THREE new radio towers will be built at the Mossman Gorge to improve communications and visitor safety at the popular tourist site. Douglas Shire Council yesterday…
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A PROPOSED operational model for crisis accommodation in Douglas Shire that helps women and children rebuild their lives after escaping domestic violence will be used to advocate for State and…
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CONTRACTORS have started replacing the roof at the old Craiglie Reservoir as an exciting period of capital works investment kicks into gear. Douglas Shire Council is fixing roof structural issues…
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THE coolest film festival in the tropics just got a warm reception at Council chambers. Douglas Shire Council has moved to support the Port Shorts Film Festival, approving annual funding…
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Council crews have commenced the upgrade of Warner Street, a project likely to take three to four months, with completion well before Christmas this year. Work will start on the…
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DOUGLAS Shire Council hopes a community survey will help lift the lid on ways to improve its wheelie bin service. Residents, businesses and visitors have been asked to complete a…
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Douglas Shire Council helped pull together a jam-packed and diverse program for Seniors Week 2019. Thank you to our partners for bringing Senior's Week celebrations to the residents of the…
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Douglas Shire Council is hosting a colouring-in competition to celebrate National Science Week. Competition closes 19th August at 4pm. The National Science Week theme is Destination Moon: more missions, more…
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Complete a survey for your chance to win one of three $50 fuel vouchers! These surveys have been developed to determine the level of satisfaction with Council’s kerbside service including…
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BEAUTIFUL tropical gardens were celebrated by the country’s most recognisable green thumb in Douglas Shire this month. The 2019 Douglas Garden Awards was a huge success, drawing about 60 people…
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DOUGLAS Shire Council will help pedal an iconic mountain bike event that finishes with a picturesque cycle along Four Mile Beach. Council has backed Iron Man Australia’s 1-Day Triple-R with…
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LOCAL garden experts Ghost Gum Gardening have a few tricks up their sleeve when it comes to beautifying your tropical landscapes. The gardening and irrigation business is part of a…
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CONSTRUCTION on the Mossman Aged Care Centre has officially kicked off with machinery on site and earth works underway. The Salvation Army recently secured construction company, Total Construction, to build…
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A HUGE week of NAIDOC celebrations was wrapped up with a street parade in Mossman today. A family fun day is now being held at Bubu Kinkari, or George Davis…
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SHOW-goers will be able to eat hot chips and fairy floss under an upgraded food court at the 68th Annual Mighty Mossman Show this weekend. Douglas Shire Council provided $20,000…
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