National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements – and to explore how each of us can contribute to...
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200 athletes will be running laps of Macrossan street to compete in the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Championships Port Douglas on Saturday 27 May 2023. The Course includes a...
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Douglas Shire Council invites pensioner ratepayers who are not currently receiving a rate subsidy from the State Government on their half yearly rate notice to lodge an application for the rate...
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A permanent, outdoor water bottle refill station has been installed at the entrance to Market Park, home of the Sunday Port Douglas Markets. The contactless refill station will automatically track the...
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Iron Man 70.3 Cairns is scheduled for Sunday 18 June 2023. There will be road closures within Douglas Shire during this event. Please see a breakdown of road closures below....
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A TENDER to finish a shared pathway between the Mossman CBD and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre has been awarded to a FNQ local company. Douglas Shire Council today resolved to...
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Douglas Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to drive the Douglas Parkrun. The free community based activity is a weekly event held on Saturdays, featuring a...
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CONSTRUCTION has started on the Mossman Splash Park with excavation work now underway. Douglas Shire Councillors met at the Mossman Pool and Caravan Park to mark the start of construction....
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Works have resumed at the Sand Street pedestrian beach access track to Four Mile Beach. Douglas Shire Council will replace the old wooden stairs with composite fibre stairs and a...
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Corner of Grant Street & Macrossan Street Tree: Leopard Tree Work date: 05 April 2023 Description: The tree shows signs of pathogenic fungus, a disease that has no treatment. It...
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Fresh off the back of the Adelaide Fringe, the Wonderland Spiegeltent will once again make its way north to Port Douglas Carnivale for a showstopping season opening on Friday, May...
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the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will commence the second stage of culvert replacement works on Captain Cook Highway (CCH), at Parker Creek crossing, Mossman, from Monday 17...
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A key upgrade is now complete on the Warners Bridge near Mossman, providing a welcome boost for farmers and heavy vehicle operators just in time for the 2023 sugarcane crush....
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SMART WATER METER – STAGE TWO ROLLOUT Council is currently installing Smart Water Meters throughout the Douglas Shire as part of Stage-Two, Smart Water Meter Program. Each property in the...
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ANZAC Day will be commemorated across the Shire on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Three locations throughout the Douglas Shire will host a Dawn service or Commemorative March to honour and...
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Water notices were issued on Tuesday 7 March 2023. Ratepayers have until the close of business 11 April 2023 to pay their accounts. Payments can be made via different methods outlined…
Port Douglas Carnivale floats will be parading their best life at this year’s Macrossan Street Parade. Registrations are now open for floats and walkers to take part in the popular...
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The Daintree Ferry will be able to re-open today at 10:30am after a successful mandatory inspection and the extra repair works at the weekend. Douglas Shire Council staff and contractors...
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*UPDATED - 12PM - 17 February 2023 The Daintree Ferry is currently closed. The service has been suspended due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The Daintree River is currently...
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A NEW boardwalk and stairs will make it easier to get to Four Mile Beach via Sand Street in Port Douglas. Douglas Shire Council will replace the old wooden stairs...
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