The Council-owned block of land in the Daintree is back in discussions this week after Council voted to rescind a previously approved motion from February 2020, regarding a concept plan for the…
The culturally significant Blue Pools will be returned to the Traditional Owners. Douglas Shire Council has resolved to relinquish joint trusteeship of Blue Pools, located in the Daintree, to the…
There was a lot on the agenda at the Council Meeting this week. Here are a few of the items that were passed. Councillors knock back pay rise After adopting the 2020-21 Annual Budget, Douglas…
In handing down the 2020/21 Budget yesterday, Council revealed its largest ever capital works program with a focus on renewing and upgrading critical infrastructure to help build the region out of…
Douglas Shire Council has committed $860,000 to tourism, events, and economic development in its 2020/21 Budget, handed down yesterday, but it comes with some significant changes to their tourism…
Exemplar Coaches and Limousines turns 27-years-old today. To celebrate and show their appreciation for all the local support over the last 27 years, Exemplar is offering a “Birthday Rate” which will…
The Douglas Shire Council has handed down its 2020/21 Annual Budget today at Council Chambers in Mossman, the first under Mayor Michael Kerr, with a huge focus on capital works to stimulate the…
The Queensland border will reopen to all states and territories except Victoria from 10 July. Those travelling from the other states and territories will, however, be required to fill out a border…
The hard work has paid off for young Port Douglas SLSC Nipper, Rochelle Johnson, who has been named Junior Athlete of the Year at the annual Surf Life Saving North Queensland Branch Awards. Rochelle…
The Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course has crowed its 2020 Club Champions after three rounds of tight competition. Taking out top honours in the men’s A-grade comp was Jimmy Dormer, the Overall Gross…
