A training exercise is being held at the Port Douglas’ Cyclone Shelter on Friday December 13; on the one-year anniversary of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper making landfall in Far North Queensland....
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Disaster plan ready for cyclone season The latest version of Council’s Local Disaster Management Plan has been approved. The plan serves as a framework for the Douglas community’s strategies regarding...
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Dive into the Christmas spirit this festive season with the fourth annual Toy Dive at the Mossman Pool. This heartwarming event aims to fill the pool with toys for families...
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100 free DONUT WAIT donuts will be given away in Mossman to promote Douglas Shire Council’s cyclone preparedness message, “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late”. The December 6 promotion is...
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Foxes In Flight: New Plan To Keep Port Douglas Peaceful A new plan proposes methods of maintaining and managing flying fox roosts without causing ecological harm to the flying foxes....
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Changes to road conditions will take place during the Carols under the Raintrees. Hard closure between 5 PM to 9 PM at the south end of Mossman Street, encompassing the...
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Douglas Shire Council is undertaking proactive tree and vegetation management along Alexandra Range to minimize the potential of tree and branch failures during the upcoming wet season. A recent inspection...
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resurfacing works on sections of Mossman – Daintree Road. The works will involve asphalt resurfacing to extend the...
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There’s been a concerning spike in vandalism at Port Gardens and Craiglie and Council needs your help to stamp out this anti-social behaviour. Hutchings Park is a particular area of...
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Council has received several calls and complaints about odour from the Barramundi farm on the Captain Cook Highway at Killaloe. The farm managers have advised that the odours are a...
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A palm tree audit has recently been completed, with Council assessing the rising cost of maintaining the iconic tropical species. The last count of coconut palms occurred back in 2015...
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They won't win any beauty contests but these shipping containers are providing an increased safety buffer for those travelling along Noah Range. They'll be in place while a large vegetation...
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A regional push to holiday in the Daintree Rainforest this summer is underway, with unlimited ferry rides, free entry to Mossman Gorge and discounted deals on offer for local residents....
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will reduce the speed limit on a section of Port Douglas Road (Macrossan Street), Port Douglas, to improve safety. The speed limit...
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The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal has officially begun, with the goal of assisting numerous families facing hardships during the holiday season. This year, the initiative aims to provide Christmas hampers that...
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Jasper flooding impacts on Council's finances The delayed payment transaction of a vital Federal Government grant and the enduring impacts of Cyclone Jasper has seen Douglas Shire Council record a...
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We all know that water is one of the most precious resources on this planet, but did you know that approximately 65 per cent of the high-quality drinking water produced...
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Residents that currently utilise the Direct Debit service through Council will need to setup with Payble if they wish to continue paying a regular nominated amount towards their Rates and/...
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Douglas Shire residents will have the opportunity to pound the pavement and enjoy a free healthy breakfast at a family fun run and walk at Mossman Gorge next month. Yalanji...
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Review of Line Marking at Ashford Street Parking Area Background The Ashford Street parking area caters for cars, car and boat trailers as well as motorcycles. There are three rows...
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