A REVIEW of the 2018/19 Annual Budget has revealed Douglas Shire Council is in a stronger financial position than first anticipated. Successful grant funding applications and subsidies has increased operating revenue by $479,000 since the budget was adopted.     More...

The Daintree Ferry will start running on the cables an hour earlier than usual under a six-month trial to start next year. Douglas Shire Council today resolved to trial a 5am start to ferry operations to make it easier for residents to get to work and attend weekend markets. The...

AN EDUCATION program that teaches Kuku Yalanji language to school students in Douglas Shire will continue to thrive. The Douglas Shire Community Services Association’s Kuku Yalanji First Readers iBook Project was one of eight successful grant recipients to receive funding in...

UPDATE 3PM [17/12/2018]: Cape Tribulation Road is now open to all vehicles. All sections on the Alexandra Range are open to two lanes. Crews will continue repairing parts of the road tomorrow.     EARLIER:  COUNCIL crews are digging deep to get the Alexandra Range,...

Residents can grab their shovels and start sandbagging as Douglas Shire prepares for any impacts related to Tropical Cyclone Owen. The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group is encouraging residents to be prepared for strong winds, thunderstorms and possible heavy rainfall this...

The Douglas Shire Nautilus Aviation Carols by Candlelight has been shifted to Sunday night due to predicted impacts from Tropical Cyclone Owen. Santa Claus will join Douglas artists to spread the Christmas cheer at the Mossman Showgrounds. Douglas Shire Council set aside $8000 to...

A FREE mulch giveaway has come at the right time for Douglas Shire residents. Douglas Shire Council is offering the free hand out at Killaloe and Newell Beach waste facilities for four days from this Friday. Mulch can decrease your garden’s water loss by up to 70 per cent,...

Douglas Shire Council has relaxed water restrictions as heavy rainfall breaks a prolonged dry spell and pushes the intake levels up. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast more heavy rainfall due to ex- tropical cyclone Owen, giving Council confidence to drop back to level 2...

Australia’s favourite indie rock band Eskimo Joe will lead the charge at party central when Port Douglas celebrates Carnivale’s 25th anniversary next May. The multi-award winning trio was delighted to accept the birthday invite for Eskimo Joe’s exclusive Tropical North Queensland...