++TMR Media Release++ The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out deck wearing surfacing works on South Mossman River Bridge on Captain Cook Highway. These works...
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The excitement is building with only 150 days to go until the 4th edition of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival which will be held September 12-14th 2025. Festival Director...
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Council Customer Service Council offices will be CLOSED on the following Public Holidays: Friday 18 April – Good Friday – CLOSED Monday 21 April – Easter Monday – CLOSED Friday...
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This week, the Mayor and CEO met with the Minister for Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation - Andrew Powell, Member for Cook - David Kempton, representatives...
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The Douglas Shire Council has welcomed the LNP’s election commitment of $5 million dollars to construct a Disaster Coordination, Community Recovery and Resilience Centre in Mossman. Funding of a purpose-built...
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A trio of Port Douglas business owners are confident they’ll be able to keep the power and water on for days if the tourist town is smashed by a natural...
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The campaign posters have sprung up like mushrooms and the date has been set for the federal election; Douglas Shire residents will find out over the next four weeks how...
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Dredging operations at the Daintree River Ferry crossing will commence at 10 PM on Sunday, 6 April 2025. These operations will continue for four nights, from 10 PM to 5...
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Anzac Day is a time for us to come together as a community to honour the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) who...
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Travel restrictions at Noah Range have been lifted, granting motorists 24/7 access to the crucial stretch of Cape Tribulation Road for the first time in 15 months. Post-Jasper slip remediation...
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The contractor tasked with building Port Douglas’ new $4.75m Splash Park will be arriving next week, with work to begin on the highly-anticipated project by mid-March. Townsville-based JMac Constructions has...
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A vital new bridge and bypass, which will improve access to the Daintree community, has been put out to market. Council is calling for tenders for the Noah Creek project....
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The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) would like to encourage residents to be proactive and fill bags sooner rather than later. Please take a shovel to ensure you are...
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Port Douglas Carnivale will welcome an exciting new addition to its 2025 program, with the team behind Savannah in the Round curating a weekend of live music and entertainment at...
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Marine Rescue Queensland's future secured in Port The Queensland Police Service, in its capacity as the hosting agency for Marine Rescue Queensland, has now received approval to enter into a...
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A $650,000 water security project has been completed in Port Douglas. The recently-constructed Grant Street water main has been connected into the major Macrossan Street pipeline, which feeds up to...
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Exciting new twists and treasured traditions mark the return of Port Douglas Carnivale this May, featuring a lineup that promises a little magic, a whole lot of crazy and a...
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New Daintree River Ferry attracts interest The opportunity to supply and operate the next Daintree River Ferry has attracted significant interest. 51 suppliers have viewed a request for tender. To...
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A Daintree National Park boardwalk at Cow Bay is being replaced. The Jindalba day-use area, at the end of Tulip Oak Road, will be closed while construction works on the...
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In a break from tradition, this year’s Australia Day Awards ceremony at Port Douglas will be held on Friday, January 24. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she welcomed the decision...
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