The Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail will be partially closed at the Lookout Link on Monday July 27 and Tuesday July 28 from 6am to 6pm. A section of the track...
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Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday 15 June 2021 commencing at 10am at the Council Chambers,...
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Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 June 2021 commencing at 10am at the Council Chambers,...
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Pensioner ratepayers who are not currently receiving a rate subsidy from the State Government are invited to lodge an application with Douglas Shire Council. Approved pensioners who are owner-occupiers or…
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is progressing a $17.27 million program of road safety upgrades to be carried out at multiple locations across Far North District. The...
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The Carnivale Street Parade will take place on Friday 21 May 2021. There will be staggered road closures throughout the day from 11am through to 11:30pm, in the area bounded...
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Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Special Meeting will be held on Thursday 20 May 2021 commencing at 3.30pm at the Council Chambers,...
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From a championship for international triathletes to our iconic Macrossan Street Parade for Port Douglas Carnivale, we have so many fantastic events taking place in Douglas Shire in coming weeks....
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Electric ants were recently found within garden and plant waste materials at Newell Beach Transfer Station. This means that electric ants are present somewhere within the local area. Biosecurity Queensland...
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PORT DOUGLAS - Sunday 6 June 2021 Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns will involve changed traffic conditions in Douglas Shire. Please read the important information below outlining these changed...
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A toxicology report, commissioned by Douglas Shire Council, has confirmed a number of rosewood trees on Warner St were poisoned. The laboratory tests found concentrated traces of chemicals called dicamba...
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Douglas Shire Council is nearing the final stages of securing the Daintree River crossing after holding a constructive Special Council Meeting in Mossman today. Councillors have asked the CEO to...
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Douglas Shire Council recently engaged research company, Market Facts, to complete a 2021 Community Satisfaction and Attitudes Survey. The survey is a follow up to the previous report completed in…
Notice of Special Meeting of Council Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Special Meeting will be held on Friday 30 April…
Douglas Shire Council is replacing broken kerb and channels for the next few weeks. Starting in April 2021, crews will be on site from 7am to 4pm with traffic control…
As Douglas Shire prepares to remember the fallen with ANZAC Day Services across the Shire, there will be a hard road closure on the corner of Wharf and Macrossan St,...
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out works on Captain Cook Highway (CCH) at Mowbray River Bridge from Wednesday 28 April 2021, weather permitting. This…
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is commencing construction works on Captain Cook Highway (CCH) in Mossman from Monday 19 April 2021, weather permitting. These works are part…
NEW outdoor lights will keep the Mossman Pool open for longer when upgrades are completed later this year. The lights, an all abilities access entrance to the pool building, pool...
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Read the Mayor's Happy Easter message Some Council facilities have different operating hours for the 2021 Easter long weekend. Please take time to read the opening hours below before attending...
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