New Playground Four Mile Beach playground is getting a makeover. The old playground equipment will be removed and replaced with three new exciting pieces of equipment. The size and appearance…
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Overview Summary The purpose of the Douglas Shire Biosecurity Plan (DSBP) is to bring together all sectors of the local community together to manage invasive plants and animals. It does...
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Douglas Shire Council would like to remind members of the public that COVID restrictions and requirements remain in place for those attending tomorrow’s Ordinary Council Meeting. In line with QLD...
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Biosecurity Queensland’s team from the National Electric Ant Eradication Program are currently undertaking survey activities on properties in Newell Beach and they are asking for the community’s support and assistance...
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Douglas Shire Council has reviewed its operation of the South Mossman TV tower which currently transmits free to air channels to residents in Shannonvale and Cassowary, and also to some...
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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 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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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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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…
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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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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A new electric ant infestation has been discovered at Sorrento Crescent in Port Douglas and a restricted zone has been declared to reduce the risk of spreading this invasive pest...
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An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 February 2021, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below. Council Meetings are...
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Council wishes to advise that Request for Tender documentation is available at the Local Government Vendor Panel site. Opened: Tuesday 9 February 2021 Closes: 2PM, Tuesday 9 March 2021 Vendor…
THE dream job for boaties and fishing fanatics who want to operate a caravan park is here. Douglas Shire Council is now accepting expressions of interest for caretaker services at...
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Nominations are now open for Douglas Shire Council's RADF Committee. The RADF Committee assists in the delivery of RADF by voluntarily promoting the program, assessing grant applications and providing funding...
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