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 yearβs Australia Day Awards ceremony at Port Douglas will be held on Friday, January 24. Β Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she welcomed the decision...
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Collecting sandbags is now easier, with the new pick-up point at the Mossman Showgrounds. Enter the showgrounds via Jack Street, collect your sand and sandbags and exit via Grogan Street....
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After a year of meticulous geo-testing, working with agencies on approvals, earthmoving and road maintenance at Noah Range, Council and contractors will be downing tools over the festive season. However,...
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All wheelie bin services continue as normal over the holiday period, including public hoidays. On Christmas Day, Newell and the Four Mile area will receive an earlier than usual service,...
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The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments will provide more than $206 million in long-term disaster funding to Far North Queensland communities hit hard by ex-Tropical Cyclone (TC) Jasper. This is welcome...
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A training exercise is being held at the Port Douglasβ Cyclone Shelter on Friday December 13; on the one-year anniversary of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper making landfall in Far North Queensland....
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Foxes In Flight: New Plan To Keep Port Douglas Peaceful A new plan proposes methods of maintaining and managing flying fox roosts without causing ecological harm to the flying foxes....
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Changes to road conditions will take place during the Carols under the Raintrees. Hard closure between 5 PM to 9 PM at the south end of Mossman Street, encompassing the...
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resurfacing works on sections of Mossman β Daintree Road. The works will involve asphalt resurfacing to extend the...
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Waste Services North of the Daintree River Council is reviewing the waste services north of the Daintree River. Community feedback is essential to help Council understand which options are preferred....
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will reduce the speed limit on a section of Port Douglas Road (Macrossan Street), Port Douglas, to improve safety. The speed limit...
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Jasper flooding impacts on Council's finances The delayed payment transaction of a vital Federal Government grant and the enduring impacts of Cyclone Jasper has seen Douglas Shire Council record a...
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New Kerb & Guttering Douglas Shire Council will shortly be replacing the kerb and channelling along Warner Street, on the southern side, from Wharf Street through to Grant Street. Works...
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday 8 October 2024 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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Proposed Tree Replacement Program Mowbray St between Davidson & Garrick Background There are fourteen trees lining Mowbray Street between Davidson and Garrick Street. The species of tree is Calophyllum inophyllum...
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Turf-rific! Lawn expert to tend our fields The shireβs key sporting venues are set to receive some tender loving care. A Trinity Beach lawn expert has been awarded a three-year,...
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Council will be offering its commercial customers (landscapers, business owners etc) mulch at a discounted price next week. The mulch at the Killaloe Transfer Station will be on offer at...
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Council will be upgrading a water pipe in Mossman on ππππππ (πππ©πππ¦πππ« π). Unfortunately this will mean an ππππππππππππ ππ πππππ ππππππ for SIX nearby properties along ALCHERA DRIVE and...
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One of Australiaβs most challenging and picturesque four-wheel-drive tracks, which starts just north of the Daintree Village, is reopening for the first time in 2024! Douglas Shire Council is pleased...
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