Douglas Shire residents and community groups are encouraged to nominate a dedicated citizen deserving of recognition for the 2020 Australia Day Awards, which launches today. Nominations are now open for the seven award categories celebrating those locals who go above and beyond...

Residents and businesses in the Douglas Shire are being asked to open their hearts and wallets to help local families in need for the 2019 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu hopes to again raise $2,000 to contribute towards Christmas hampers to be...

Douglas Shire Council has released a tender for the repair of the two landslips on Murphy Street following extensive consultation with residents and business owners. Scope of work for the project includes the installation of soil nails and geotechnical reinforcing mesh to the...

Barramundi farm hooks land approval for upgrade COUNCIL has backed the first step in plans to expand operations at a barramundi farm in Wonga Beach. The operator is proposing a farm expansion by converting two of the existing settlement ponds into 13 new production ponds....

Council will launch a free fitness program in Mossman and Port Douglas from mid-October made possible by funding from North Queensland Primary Health Network. The free Active8 fitness programs focus on an entry-level of fitness with a separate seniors programs being delivered to...

FAMILIES and grey nomads are the winners under new incentives designed to spark a summer fling at the Mossman Pool and Caravan Park. Douglas Shire Council today resolved to maintain regular fees and charges for the recreational site in North Mossman. Council will introduce a...

An exciting opportunity to run a beachfront café and bar on the Daintree Coast is brewing. Douglas Shire Council will today release a tender for a 10-year lease of the Thornton Beach Café, located between Cape Tribulation and Cow Bay. The beachfront café contains 1328 square...

Council is pleased to advise that the Mossman Pool will reopen on Monday 30 September. The pool will operate Monday to Friday from 12pm to 4pm. The temporary opening hours will remain over the next few weeks as Council finalise improvements to open normal operating hours. Council...

DOUGLAS Shire Council has announced restrictions on using garden irrigation systems and sprinklers in a bid to reduce water consumption in the region. Level one water restrictions are now on and Council is encouraging everyone to focus on reducing water usage, particularly in...