Alexandra Range is set to be reopened to the public from Monday, 19 February. The new road conditions for Alexandra Range on Cape Tribulation Road will be as follows: Single...
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Douglas Shire Council has endorsed a range of financial relief measures including rates assistance to support ratepayers who have been impacted by Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent flooding disaster event....
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On Saturday, 16 March 2024 local government elections will be held throughout Queensland. Today, Douglas Shire Council, along with 76 other Councils, officially went into “caretaker” mode. For residents and...
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WATER UPDATE 8:15am 27/1/24 RESERVOIR LEVELS INCREASE BUT RESTRICTIONS REMAIN Some of the shire's reservoirs are nearing capacity after the water treatment plants ran consistently overnight. Thanks again for respecting...
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The coordinator of Mossman’s Elders Justice Group, Christine Lynch, has been named Douglas Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year. Douglas Shire Michael Kerr said Christine had a passion for people...
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LOCAL kids can jump on and splash around an inflatable obstacle course at the Mossman Pool this Australia Day. Douglas Shire Council is hosting a free community event featuring a...
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CAPE TRIBULATION ROAD UPDATE - 5:30pm Wednesday 24 January 2024 A massive 56-metre-high landslide on top of Noah’s Range along Cape Tribulation Road has been brought down to size thanks...
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More than one week after desperate pleas for help from Degarra residents made national headlines, temporary housing has finally arrived. Caravans were delivered to grateful locals today after the Department...
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Bottled drinking water and non-potable water is continuing to be supplied to Port Douglas and Wonga Beach residents as Douglas Shire Council crews work tirelessly to restore supply to the...
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𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐈𝐏𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐍 Water crews have located a broken pipe along the Mossman Gorge access road at the first creek crossing, but fear...
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The Captain Cook Highways between port Douglas and Cairns has reopened as planned this morning. Motorists are again being urged to plan ahead, expect delays, and keep a close eye...
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URGENT - PLEASE CONSERVE WATER.. ..and join the community effort to protect our current supply. Residents are once again being urged to conserve water and respect Level 4...
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We appreciate the kind and understanding responses from many locals who understand everyone involved is doing their best in challenging times to meet the needs of the majority. Again,...
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Degarra residents in Far North Queensland have welcomed news temporary housing is finally on the way after the community was left devastated in the wake of Cyclone Jasper and flooding...
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Cape Tribulation Road update Since recent wet weather, our crews are working hard to re-open the main road north of the Daintree River. We appreciate the kind responses from many...
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Locals in the town of Degarra are pleading for help fearing they’ve been forgotten after nearly two metres of rain swamped the community and destroyed their homes in the wake...
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Port Douglas, Mossman and Newell Beach residents must reduce water use immediately or potentially face more disruptions to supply. Significant water loss in reservoirs has occurred due to a water...
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Douglas Shire residents are being warned predicted heavy rainfall throughout the region in coming days could trigger more water restrictions. Locals are currently on Level 1 conditions but that could...
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As cyclone weary residents across the Douglas Shire brace themselves for more wild weather, community spirit has shone through to save one very lucky and much-loved pooch. Four-month-old pup, “Dotti”...
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As you travel on our roads in coming days, please spare a thought for the workers clearing access so we can reach our homes and places of work. It’s hard…
