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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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*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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The popularity of tennis in Australia continues to grow alongside the introduction of different programs and options that provide options for people of all ages and abilities to participate in…
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A TREE kangaroo, cassowary and a rifle bird are among a mob of native animals featured on a fresh look for rubbish trucks in the Douglas Shire. Council’s five waste…
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A FORMAL submission will be made to the State Government to seek funding for a detailed assessment of traffic travelling across the Daintree River. Douglas Shire Council will make a…
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DOUGLAS Shire Council’s role in enabling future development has been detailed in a draft Local Government Infrastructure Plan. The proposed plan, which will be amended into the Douglas Shire Planning…
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DOUGLAS Shire children have an opportunity to hit the ground running. A FREE Come & Try Day at Mossman High Oval will be held on Friday afternoon to encourage youngsters…
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