The Port Douglas New Years Eve celebrations are ON! Join us tonight for a family-friendly evening of music, food, fireworks and more to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to...
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A barge is expected to arrive in Cape Tribulation tomorrow, Sunday 31 December 2023 with a re-supply of goods including fuel and food for residents. Last week, large white bags...
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+++UPDATE+++ Due to water supply returning to Newell, Cooya Beach and Mossman, the water bottle and non-potable water trucks will only operate in Port Douglas today from 9am to 5pm....
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++++UPDATE 5pm, December 29+++++++ After a hectic couple of days, Douglas Shire Council has managed to get water moving with sufficient pressure into the Mossman Water Treatment Plant to reinstate...
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Do your washing with Orange Sky tomorrow. Orange Sky Laundry will be at the Mossman Showgrounds tomorrow, Friday 29 December 2023 from 9.00 am! They are offering free laundry and...
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On December 21, Douglas Shire Council contacted the state government for additional support to complement its response strategy. An Urban Utilities, Mutual Aid Coordination Cell (MACC), was activated to support...
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Public notice: Temporary water disruption to Mossman Gorge community and residents between Marrs Creek. Please be advised that water will be temporarily disrupted tomorrow, Friday 29 December 2023 from 6.30...
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Residents in Degarra are invited to a community meeting at 12:00 noon on Friday (December 29) It's an opportunity to hear from all agencies involved in the recovery, share information,...
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) provides an after-hours telehealth service for rural, remote and regional residents of north Queensland needing urgent medical care. This service is normally...
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Did your garbage get collected today? Thank you Cleanaway, for sending the trucks to Wangetti this morning for a much-needed collection. If you still have garbage that needs disposal, all...
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Water reservoir levels have improved over the last 24 hours but restrictions remain at level 4. Over the next few days, continued water conservation will help the community move to...
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The huge task of removing tonnes of hard rubbish from flood-affected homes begins tomorrow (December 27). Council will be collecting the event-damaged furniture and other household items which have been...
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Daintree Transfer Station is open 8am - 12 noon tomorrow (Wednesday, December 27) for Disaster Waste disposal from inside the house and immediately around the home. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/download/Fact-Sheet-removal-and-management-of-debris_3.pdf. Cow...
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A rubbish truck will be collecting wheelie bins (waste and recycling) from Wangetti at about 10am tomorrow (December 27). The truck will do a second round of emptying the...
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Council is continuing to provide escort vehicles for community members completing essential travel or supply runs to Alexandra Range. Restoring this route is a mammoth task and at times...
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The Douglas Shire community is being urged to reduce water use immediately or potentially face more disruptions to supply. Demand is outweighing the available supply of treated water, with some...
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Some of Far North Queensland’s most popular tourist destinations are back open for business in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Communities across the Douglas Shire have been working around the...
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A steady water supply has been restored to Port Douglas, Mossman and surrounding communities after week-long disruptions in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. ALL residents are being urged to play...
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Council crews and support are continuing to charge the water network in Port Douglas and surrounding communities. Water production is not yet at usual capacity but is gradually increasing...
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Visitors heading to Far North Queensland for holidays in coming days are being advised to plan ahead when using the roads in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Douglas Shire Council...
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