A number of changes to pool operating hours will occur during the upcoming swimming carnival season. The Pool will be closed during the following dates and times: Thursday, 19 October...
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Do something special for a friend and nominate them for a 2024 Australia Day Award. Nominations are now open across eight categories to celebrate Douglas locals who have gone above...
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Douglas Shire Council is introducing two new annual community grant funding streams. A maximum of $10,000 is available to each successful applicant in the following streams: Community Facilities Grant Community...
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Douglas Shire Council will soon be renewing the section footpath along the southern side of Macrossan Street between Davidson Street and Garrick Street. Refer image below. A new concrete pathway...
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Council will be upgrading the Hazardous Waste Storage Shed at the Cow Bay Transfer Station in September 2023. Hazardous wastes such as paint, batteries, spray paint cans, gas bottles and...
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Jill Chism, the woman behind Port Douglas’ environmental multimedia and sculpture event – Call of the Running Tide Festival – is encouraging artists and creatives from across the region to...
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There is a water main break on Davidson St adjacent 63 Macrossan St, Port Douglas. The water reticulation team will conduct repairs tonight, from 10pm. Macrossan Street is expected to...
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Sign up to MiWater Here Douglas Shire Council Water and Wastewater Department has installed Smart Water Meters on a significant majority of properties in the Douglas Shire. All residents are...
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Boat users will be able to park their cars and trailers with more confidence following an $82,000 security upgrade at Council boat ramps. CCTV cameras and improved lighting will be...
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The 136km and 100km Gran Fondo courses, the 60km Semi Fondo and 48km Medio Fondo (Medium Ride) will be held on Sunday 10 September. The Port Douglas Gran Fondo courses...
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When it comes to participation, chicken lovers are at the top of the pecking order but organisers of the Mossman Show are hoping other people share their agricultural flair at...
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Current dog registrations expire on 31 July 2023, and renewal notices will be posted to all registered dog owners on 30 June 2023. FREE registrations are available for: puppies under...
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Douglas Shire Council is in the midst of replacing critical water reticulation infrastructure in Port Douglas. This work will require four, 8-hour shutdowns of one of the water mains, over...
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Repair works on the northern end of Marine Parade, Newell Beach will commence Tuesday 20 June 2023. A bypass road will be created while the existing road is dug up...
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The Daintree River Ferry will be closed early on Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 for inspections and minor maintenance works. The essential works will take place between 9pm...
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There will be overnight power outages and limited access to a stretch of Macrossan Street footpath while a power box is repaired in Port Douglas. Ergon Energy crews will be...
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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services will be conducting hazard reduction burns near the CREB and Bloomfield tracks starting Monday June 5, and expected to take 2-3 days. The controlled burns...
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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...
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200 athletes will be running laps of Macrossan street to compete in the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Championships Port Douglas on Saturday 27 May 2023. The Course includes a...
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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 rate...
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