This week's wet weather is a reminder to drive to the conditions on Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬. If you intend...
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In 1973 Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened, Crocodile Rock was a hit for Elton John AND Alan “Foxy” Fox’s life-long relationship with pipes,...
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Saved Funds Re-Allocated to Sports Master Plan Projects Yesterday Council endorsed to re-allocate unspent funds from the 2023-24 budget to alternative Sports Master Plan projects. The unspent funds come from...
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It gives me great pleasure to put forward the Douglas Shire Council’s budget for the financial year 2024/2025 which budgets for a 272 thousand dollar surplus. As your elected representatives,...
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Council's Mossman Administration Office will close for one hour on Wednesday, 26 June 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM. Council's Port Douglas Administration Office will open at 11:30am on...
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday, 25 June 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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Great news! Council is only weeks away from reconnecting a major water supply to Port Douglas. Once the pipe replacement project is complete (it will see water flow directly into...
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From family tragedies to surprise parties and everything in between, conversations between Home Library volunteer Judy Orban and her borrowers can be colourful and varied. An avid reader and library...
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In a time when minds have been racing and stress levels have been high, weekly Tai Chi sessions have provided a peaceful pastime for the community north of the Daintree...
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A Mossman artist, singer and conservationist has used her creative talents to share concerns about wind farms and their impact on native wildlife. Anastasia Klose’s exhibition For thy sake I...
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Radar equipment - which would look more at home on the moon’s surface rather than in the Daintree - is making a vital stretch of Cape Tribulation Road safer and...
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A boost for adventurous families, with a popular 4WD destination reopening in time the June/July school holidays. The Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road has been closed since mid-December due to extensive...
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Douglas Shire Council has secured $11.4 million in funding to repair some of its unsealed roads both north and south of the Daintree River. The assistance is provided through the...
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Bigger and Better - Splash Park plans revealed The highly-anticipated Splash Park at Port Douglas is a step closer. A 400m2 concept plan has been revealed for Jalunbu Park. The...
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The squeamish topic of septic tanks is the focus of a new program planned for the three coastal communities of Cooya, Newell and Wonga Beaches. The program will assess the...
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A highly-respected four-decade old First Nations service provider has been awarded a $2.2 million contract to operate a new domestic and family violence (DFV) shelter at Mossman. Warringu Aboriginal and...
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving...
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A new flow meter will be installed this week on the interconnection bypass along Mossman Daintree Road, at the turnoff to Scomazzon Road. This is an important step in increasing...
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You might notice a light aircraft flying at low levels across our region over the coming months (June to November). It's likely it'll be taking part in an extensive survey...
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Today the Douglas Shire Mayor and Councillors accepted the resignation of the Council’s CEO. Mayor Scomazzon thanked Rachel Brophy for her continued dedication, professionalism and commitment during good times and...
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