Council will soon release tenders for cleaning contracts for multiple facilities across Douglas Shire. All information is released via Council’s electronic tendering platform – VendorPanel. If you are interested in...
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Recreational boating continues to grow in Queensland with an additional 10,464 vessels registered over the 2 years from March 2020 (263,131 vessels) to March 2022 (273,595). Maritime Safety Queensland a branch of the...
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The speed limit on Mossman – Daintree Road will be lowered as part of safety upgrades north of Mossman. The final stages of the ongoing works on Mossman - Daintree...
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Each week, many of us put out our wheelie bin without much thought as to where the content ends up. Based on the total volume of household rubbish collected in...
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Daintreepedia is a 28-page guide which list all the tours, attractions and restaurants in the Daintree. With a high turnover of hospitality staff, travellers looking for advice on what to...
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Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 9 August 2022 commencing at 10.00am...
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The rain held off as Mossman celebrated its 70th Annual Show last month. The event ran over two sunny days and drew unexpected crowds from near and far. Mossman Show...
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PENSIONERS will get more help paying their Council rates under a revised rebates policy. Douglas Shire Council updated its Rates Pensioner Remission policy to allow rates assistance to be provided...
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The first round of travellers has rolled into Mossman Golf Club’s new RV camping area. Douglas Shire Council Mayor Michael Kerr visited the new 18-site RV park to officially tee...
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A PROPOSED nursery will seek to grow 150,000 native plants per year in Cow Bay to help restore and regenerate the Daintree Rainforest. Douglas Shire Council approved a Rainforest Rescue...
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FIVE foreshore management plans will help protect the environmental values and improve the liveability of coastlines in Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Council adopted foreshore management plans for Wonga Beach, Newell...
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PROBLEM sections of the Bloomfield Track are now safer and more resilient. Douglas Shire Council has completed more than $10 million worth of improvement works on the Cape Tribulation-Bloomfield Road...
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AN ELECTRIC ant incursion north of the Daintree River has triggered temporary restrictions on large waste items at the Cow Bay Transfer Station. Douglas Shire Council has worked with Biosecurity...
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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…
The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) would like to encourage residents to be proactive and fill bags sooner rather than later. Please take a shovel to ensure you are...
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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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