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Apr 11 2024
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Community Recovery Event – Mossman

By Gaye Scott
Community Recovery Event - Mossman Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall last December and the associated weather event that followed had devastating consequences. The entire Shire was impacted with major flooding,…
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Apr 11 2024
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Community Recovery Event – Daintree Village

By Gaye Scott
Community Recovery Event - Daintree Village Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall last December and the associated weather event that followed had devastating consequences. The entire Shire was impacted with major…
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Apr 11 2024
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Invitation to a Community Conversation – Degarra

By Gaye Scott
Invitation to a Community Conversation - Degarra This is an opportunity for residents to hear first-hand information about the progress of recovery arrangements. How road repairs are progressing, an update…
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Apr 11 2024
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Community Recovery Event – Port Douglas

By Gaye Scott
Community Recovery Event - Port Douglas Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall last December and the associated weather event that followed had devastating consequences. 3.2 metres of rain was recorded in…
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Apr 11 2024
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Community Recovery Event – Diwan

By Gaye Scott
Community Recovery Event - Diwan Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall last December and the associated weather event that followed had devastating consequences. The entire Shire was impacted with major flooding,…
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Apr 11 2024
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON FLYING FOXES

By Tarren Woodhams
They’re our divisive neighbours who feast on fruit, make a mess in your pool and trigger noise complaints.  On the other hand, they’re admired by many tourists and are contributors…
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Apr 10 2024
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Kids Fishing Day Event

By Tarren Woodhams
Kids Fishing Day Event Douglas Shire Council and the Douglas Shire Fishing for the Future Working Group will be hosting a free Fishing for the Future with kids day event…
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Mar 04 2024
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Symphony Under the Stars – Queensland Symphony Orchestra

By Paul Smyth
Symphony Under the Stars for Carnivale’s 30th Anniversary Douglas Shire Council is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Port Douglas Carnivale with a history-making performance by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra…
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Feb 12 2024
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Douglas Library – Author Talk: Ali Lee

By Tarren Woodhams
Author take with Ali Lee Ali Lee is a newly published author from Far North Qld, Australia, presenting her new romance An Maly novel, Blood Ties. Mossman Library | Thursday…
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Feb 12 2024
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Douglas Libraries Kinder Beat Storytime

By Tarren Woodhams
Kinder Beat at Storytime Step into the world of music with your little one at the Mossman Library with local music teacher Rebekah Ives. Kinder Beat is an outstanding music…
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Jan 31 2024
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Library Lovers Trivia Night 2024

By Tarren Woodhams
The Annual Library Lovers' Trivia Night Enjoy a fun filled evening with your friends and Trivia! Tables can be booked for teams for up to 6 members, bookings essential! Thursday…
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Jan 15 2024
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2024 Mossman Pool Australia Day

By Tarren Woodhams
Australia Day At Mossman Pool Free entry between 10 am – 3 pm Free sausage sizzle & drink 12 pm - 2 pm, community members are encouraged to bring picnic…
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Jan 15 2024
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2024 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony

By Tarren Woodhams
Douglas Shire Council will host the 2024 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at the Port Douglas Community Hall on Friday 26 January. The Rotary Club of Mossman will host…
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Nov 27 2023
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Australian Government Mobile Service Centre in Port Douglas

By Tarren Woodhams
Visit the Mobile Service Centre to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.…
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Nov 23 2023
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New Years Eve Celebrations – Welcome 2024

By Paul Smyth
A DUAL fireworks show will light up the waterfront on New Year’s Eve in Port Douglas. Family-friendly fireworks at 8pm and the popular midnight show at Dickson Inlet will see…
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Nov 20 2023
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Emergency Preparedness – Support Workers and Carers Forum

By Tarren Woodhams
Learn how to use a person-centred approach when developing emergency preparedness plans. In partnership with Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, Council is inviting people who work with or…
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Oct 24 2023
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Port Douglas Markets Christmas Spectacular.

By Tarren Woodhams
Special Markets with full Christmas cheer, Carols, entertainment and amazing hand-crafted gifts from local makers. 8am till 1 pm
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Oct 24 2023
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Carols by Candlelight

By Tarren Woodhams
The Douglas Theatre Arts Group present a night of Carols including all your singalong favourites. Featuring the Creative Souls Choir, a host of local artists and a special visit from…
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Oct 24 2023
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Douglas Christmas Street Party

By Tarren Woodhams
Front Street Mossman comes alive with stalls, fun activities and free entertainment. Grab a bite to eat, some last minute shopping and say hi to Santa. 5 till 9pm Photos…
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Oct 24 2023
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Christmas Carols under the Raintrees

By Tarren Woodhams
Sausage sizzle and drinks from 5pm with Carols from 6pm till 8pm. Join in a magical night of Carol singing. Bring along your rugs, chairs and candles. LED candles will…
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