Tourism operators in Far North Queensland are ramping up marketing to national and international travel agencies and tour companies after news the Captain Cook Highway will reopen later next week....
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Work continues to restore the Daintree Ferry schedule to normal times as quickly as possible. During the past week, no less than six agencies have been liaising closely with residents…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today promised more funding for Douglas Shire communities before taking part in an aerial tour with Mayor Michael Kerr and Queensland Premier Steven Miles to inspect…
A geo tech engineer will join local work crews surveying the best and safest way to clear a giant 56-metre-high landslide at the top of Noah’s range. Council teams have...
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Small business operators left struggling in the wake of Cyclone Jasper last month are welcoming visitors back to Daintree Village with open arms. Douglas Shire Mayor, Michael Kerr said it’s…
Our Degarra community remains a key focus for us as we continue to coordinate support and re-supplies for those residents. We are regularly delivering drinking water, food and fuel and...
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Please note, due to low demand the following Community Recovery Pop-Up Hubs will be closing permanently: Daintree Hall, Osbourne Street, Daintree is now closed permanently Wonga Beach State School, 48-74...
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The desperate plea made by Douglas Shire Mayor Cr Michael Kerr to State and Federal Governments for military support has gone ignored with some devastated communities now isolated for over...
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Our Degarra community remains a key focus for us as we continue to coordinate support and re-supplies for those residents. We were able to standup two temporary showers and two...
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Our teams have completed the hard waste cleanup on Front Street in Mossman and are expecting to finish in Mossman by the end of today. Crews have also begun the...
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Our staff has recognised a leak in the water system which is currently affecting the water supply in the Wonga Beach area. Staff are currently working to identify where this...
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The Port Douglas New Years Eve celebrations are ON! Join us tonight for a family-friendly evening of music, food, fireworks and more to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to...
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A barge is expected to arrive in Cape Tribulation tomorrow, Sunday 31 December 2023 with a re-supply of goods including fuel and food for residents. Last week, large white bags...
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+++UPDATE+++ Due to water supply returning to Newell, Cooya Beach and Mossman, the water bottle and non-potable water trucks will only operate in Port Douglas today from 9am to 5pm....
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++++UPDATE 5pm, December 29+++++++ After a hectic couple of days, Douglas Shire Council has managed to get water moving with sufficient pressure into the Mossman Water Treatment Plant to reinstate...
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Do your washing with Orange Sky tomorrow. Orange Sky Laundry will be at the Mossman Showgrounds tomorrow, Friday 29 December 2023 from 9.00 am! They are offering free laundry and...
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On December 21, Douglas Shire Council contacted the state government for additional support to complement its response strategy. An Urban Utilities, Mutual Aid Coordination Cell (MACC), was activated to support...
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Public notice: Temporary water disruption to Mossman Gorge community and residents between Marrs Creek. Please be advised that water will be temporarily disrupted tomorrow, Friday 29 December 2023 from 6.30...
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Residents in Degarra are invited to a community meeting at 12:00 noon on Friday (December 29) It's an opportunity to hear from all agencies involved in the recovery, share information,...
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) provides an after-hours telehealth service for rural, remote and regional residents of north Queensland needing urgent medical care. This service is normally...
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