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…
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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…
AN IMPRESSIVE suite of fresh projects heads a strong $16.49 million capital works injection in Douglas Shire Council’s 2018/19 Annual Budget. The capital works program is Council’s second highest on…
A BUNCH of new Aussies officially call Douglas Shire home today. Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu welcomed 15 new Australian Citizens during a ceremony at Mossman Shire Hall today….
AN ECO-tourism wave could help Douglas Shire businesses and tourism operators tap into rapidly growing international markets. Douglas Shire Council has called on local operators to become eco-certified and further…
AN EXPERIENCED corporate executive who fell in love with the natural beauty of Douglas Shire 20 years ago has been appointed Council’s new Chief Executive Officer. Douglas Shire Council Mayor…
DOUGLAS Shire Council has ordered a detailed review of Port Douglas Carnivale to improve the event for 25th Anniversary celebrations next year. Carnivale revellers, local businesses and residents have been…
IRONMAN athletes will have a front row seat to one of the best coastlines in the world when they cycle up the spectacular Great Barrier Reef Drive this weekend. Thousands…
*QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT MEDIA RELEASE* Queensland filmmakers could share in funding of up to $100,000 to be daring and present positive images of ageing and older people and tackle out-dated negative…
A FRESH tourism boom is one step closer for Douglas Shire after the State Government approved funding to complete a detailed design and business case for the Wangetti Trail. Douglas…
A NEW ramp will allow people with disabilities and mobility issues to roll onto one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Douglas Shire Council has completed the $140,000 project…
A 138-YEAR-OLD story will enter a new chapter when Port Douglas’s historic flagstaff is officially handed back to the Douglas Shire community tomorrow. Douglas Shire Council and Douglas Shire Historical…
HUMANOID robots will help the Mossman Youth Centre reach out to youngsters. Douglas Shire Council has gifted two IPads and two Jimu robots to the centre to help close the…
Historical Society gets old shed AN old SES Shed in Port Douglas will now store historical artefacts and records. Douglas Shire Historical Society was granted a trustee lease to use…
A HUGE step towards future-proofing Douglas Shire’s water supply will be taken when crews ramp up works on two critical projects in the next two months. The major effort has…
