Sew Sustainably Date: Saturday, 17 October Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Location: Port Douglas Community Hall Community Garage Sale Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026 Time: 8 AM - 12…
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Council Services, Updates & Advice Post Tropical Low 29U and TC Narelle weather events Daintree Ferry Latest InformationDisaster Impact SurveysAvailable grants assistanceRecovery & ResilienceRoads updateAccomm Support LetterCar Hire Letter Community…
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News Bites Ordinary Council Meeting | 30 September 2025 A new chapter for Mossman Youth CentreSavannah Sounds secured for three more yearsCouncil greenlights community re-sale events to boost sustainabilityFree mulch…
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Construction of a new Noah Creek Bridge is set to begin in July 2026, delivering a major boost to Daintree communities and the local tourism industry. The $12 million reconstruction…
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Clubs, community groups and event organisers have a golden opportunity to boost their impact, grow participation, make upgrades and bring fresh ideas to life. Funding is now available through Douglas…
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Douglas Shire Council is inviting residents to nominate exceptional individuals for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, with nominations now officially open. These annual awards celebrate the contributions of community members…
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Council are pleased to announce the launch of a Community Recycling Trial, aimed at making recycling more accessible and convenient for residents and visitors north of the Daintree River. As…
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The weekend of 13-14 September 2025 will see thousands of runners and cyclists travelling to Tropical North Queensland for the 4th running of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival, which…
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Douglas Shire Council has officially approved a recommendation to award the design, construction and operation of the new Daintree River ferry to a company which has previously designed, built and…
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Rate notices were issued on 29 July 2025. Ratepayers have until close of business on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 to settle their accounts. If you're in the Douglas Shire Council…
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New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and the Douglas Shire Council are hosting the annual fireworks at midnight to welcome 2026! Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, we were…
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Notice of Special Meeting, Wednesday, 5 August 2026 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 254 C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be…
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 254 C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be…
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday, 12 August 2025 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 258 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be…
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Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) will lead and co-ordinate a simulated oil spill response drill at Cairns and Port Douglas on 29 and 30 July Exercise Navarino will simulate a response…
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Water Notice: Due 4 December 2025 Water notices were issued on the 30 October 2025. Ratepayers have until the close of business 4 December 2025 to pay their accounts. Payments…
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday, 24 June 2025 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 258 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be…
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday, 1 July 2025 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be held…
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Dog registrations in the Douglas Shire are set to expire on 31 July 2026. Renewal notices have been mailed to all registered dog owners. Check your eligibility for free registration…
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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…
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