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Apr 08 2021
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Strengthening Connections and Pastoral Care Workshop

By Tarren Woodhams
Lifeline Queensland are offering free training in Port Douglas to equip community members to respond to emotional, psychological and pastoral needs following a critical incident or disaster event. The intent of…
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Oct 26 2021
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Be The Voice of Local Professional Fishers

By Tarren Woodhams
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, East Coast Angling and Douglas Shire Council would like to invite all Port Douglas and Daintree Professional Fishing Guides and Captains to a working group development…
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Nov 16 2021
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Douglas Arts Studio Gallery – End of Year Exhibition

By Tarren Woodhams
DAB's End Of Year Exhibition is here! The Exhibition runs from Saturday 13 November until Saturday 11 December 2021.  The gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm and…
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Nov 19 2021
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Mossman Picture Framing & Gallery End of Year Exhibition

By Tarren Woodhams
Mossman Picture Framing & Gallery has a stunning exhibition featuring Karen Gibson, Tim Ellis, Brigid Holt and Suzanne Robson Exhibition runs from Monday 13 Dec to Tuesday 21 Dec 2021 Opening…
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Aug 03 2022
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Major Grants Program – Port Douglas Community Hall

By Tarren Woodhams
Douglas Shire Council's 2022 Grants Program Now Open  Individuals and community groups may apply for up to $10,000 for community projects. If you would like to learn more, you may…
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Sep 26 2022
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Seniors Month | Collage

By Tarren Woodhams
Collage When: Thursday 27 October, 1pm Where: Mossman Library Light refreshments provided | Bookings essential email: libraries@douglas.qld.gov.au or call 4099 9496
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Feb 02 2023
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Family Movie Night | Port Douglas Aquatic Precinct Engagement

By Tarren Woodhams
Family Movie Night | Port Douglas Aquatic Precinct Engagement Bring along a picnic basket and rug for a screening of the family movie Moana. We’ll have live music and face…
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Apr 18 2023
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Meteors Swim Club – Open Day

By Tarren Woodhams
Meet the Coach Coach Grace Ryan will be holding pool assessments for all children so please come dressed to swim including goggles! Squads participation level will be determined by pool…
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Jun 26 2023
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NAIDOC EVENT | Mossman Gorge Gateway Markets

By Tarren Woodhams
Local artists and stall holders offer a NAIDOC inspired markets. Wednesday 12th July | Mossman Gorge | 10am - 2pm
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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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May 29 2024
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Creative Recovery – PAINTING MOSAIC CERAMICS WITH SAM MATTHEWS & LEANNE EMMITT

By Tarren Woodhams
About Join local artists Sam Matthews and Leanne Emmitt for a morning of colour and fun and be a part of a collaborative community art project that will enliven the…
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Jul 17 2024
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Community Grants Program Information Session

By Tarren Woodhams
Douglas Shire Council - Community Grants Program, Expression of Interest (EOI) OPENS Monday 22 July 2024. Information sessions are available for those wanting to meet in person, hear about Councils…
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Oct 25 2024
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Invitation to Dinner in Daintree Village – Croc Expresso Cafe

By Gaye Scott
Earlier this year, David Younger, a disaster & community recovery advisor, visited Douglas Shire to speak to several communities about recovery following Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent flooding. We…
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Feb 06 2025
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Good Sports Workshop: Alcohol Management in Douglas Sporting Clubs

By Tarren Woodhams
Douglas Shire Council and Tony McGuire would like to invite you to free Good Sports Workshop: Good Sports Alcohol Management Workshop for Douglas Shire Sporting Clubs. The Alcohol and Drug…
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Oct 28 2025
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Degarra Flood Study Findings Community Meeting

By Tarren Woodhams
A panel of experts, will provide a summary of report findings, to assist landowners and residents to better understand flood risks and decision making for the Degara Community. Date: 12…
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Feb 16 2026
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Clean Up Australia Day 2026 Event || Four Mile Beach

By Tarren Woodhams
Put the gloves on and join us for an afternoon of community spirit, fresh air and positive action this Clean Up Australia Day. Sunday, 1 March 2026 2pm - 3:30pm…
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Sep 12 2023
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Starlight Movies – Lyle Lyle Crocodile

By Tarren Woodhams
Starlight Movies will be holding a ticketed outdoor cinema experience raising funds for The Kids' Cancer Project, at Reynolds Park, Port Douglas. Music & refreshments open at 6pm followed by…
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Jun 03 2021
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SLSQ - Tropic Chopper Tour

TROPIC CHOPPER TOUR – Reynolds Park

By Tarren Woodhams
Surf Life Saving Queensland’s new Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service is visiting Port Douglas as part of its five-day regional tour of Queensland, spanning 1,600kms. Come and see the helicopter in…
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Nov 05 2021
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Mossman Christmas Night Markets

By Paul Smyth
The Mossman Christmas night markets return under the raintrees. The cotters market will feature 28 art and craft stalls selling an array of locally handcrafted gifts and five food vans…
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Nov 16 2021
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Douglas Arts Studio Gallery – End of Year Exhibition

By Tarren Woodhams
DAB's End Of Year Exhibition is here! The Exhibition runs from Saturday 13 November until Saturday 11 December 2021. It showcases a wide variety of quality work created by local…
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