A POPULAR wedding venue in Port Douglas received a $130,000 makeover to cap off the best-delivered Capital Works program in recent years. Douglas Shire Council has installed a new concrete…
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Council approves extension to residential development A PROPOSED residential estate development in Port Douglas had its approval period extended. Douglas Shire Council approved an extension to the combined development approval,…
MIGHTY Mossman Show revellers had the opportunity to snap a photo with a human-sized Nemo at Douglas Shire Council’s stall last weekend. Council has sought the help of the popular…
THE PUBLIC will play a pivotal role in the future of the Daintree Ferry when widespread community engagement begins next month. Douglas Shire Council endorsed a robust community engagement plan…
AN ICONIC timber bridge in the Mowbray Valley will be preserved as a pedestrian and cycle way after a $2.6 million replacement project is finished. Douglas Shire Council has successfully…
MIGHTY Mossman Show revellers will have an opportunity to snap a photo with a human-sized Nemo at Douglas Shire Council’s stall this weekend. Council has sought the help of the…
A TIMELINE detailing historical events and forces that have shaped the Douglas Shire coastline since 1770 has been released by the Resilient Coast project team. The “Douglas Shire Coastal Story”…
AN INDIGENOUS sculpture that aims to educate young generations about harvesting bush foods in Douglas Shire rainforests will be unveiled in Mossman next week. Janbal Gallery artist Brian “Binna” Swindley…
A STRONG group of Eastern Kuku Yalanji women and the profound impact they have had on Douglas Shire will be recognised during 2018 NAIDOC Week celebrations next week. Yalanji women Larissa Walker…
Want to get involved in the 2018 Mossman Show? The Secretary’s Office will be open as of 16th July from 9am until 4pm. Secretary: Ann Baldwin PO Box 71 MOSSMAN…
Have you ever wanted to hit the catwalk? Well now you can do so on our international runways for Eco Fashion Week Australia. The EFWA team is heading to Port…
DOUGLAS tots will be belting out tunes when an enriching sing-a-long program hits Mossman and Port Douglas next week. Local musician Rosina Santarossa will play piano while children sing their…
Council wins two awards for asbestos awareness DOUGLAS Shire Council has received national recognition for their raising awareness about asbestos. Council was voted the best Queensland Regional Council and most…
COUNCIL will lodge a submission to protect Douglas Shire ratepayers from proposed levies in the State Government’s new waste management strategy. Douglas Shire Council has made several comments on the…
YOUNG Cooya Beach scooter rider Colby Taylor’s budget wish has been granted. Douglas Shire Council has committed $150,000 in the 2018/19 Annual Budget to extend and renovate the Mossman Skate…
COUNCIL will investigate the feasibility of a solar farm at the Killaloe Landfill site.The commitment is listed in Douglas Shire Council’s 2018/19 Operational Plan announced at a Special Budget Meeting…
NEW timber bridge decking will be installed across a creek north of the Daintree River under a bumper $6.8 million in Civil Works spending. Douglas Shire Council has committed $115,000…
Council began installing a sculpture by Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley from Janbal Gallery, on Johnston Road today. This artwork will be unveiled on Monday 16 July as part of the NAIDOC…
Good morning everyone. I am delighted to present the Douglas Shire Council Budget – my sixth as Mayor of Douglas. Douglas continues to be a great place to live, work,...
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COUNCIL’s vision to create a popular kids’ water park in Port Douglas will be investigated after funding was allocated in the 2018/19 Annual Budget. Douglas Shire Council has committed $30,000…
