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3941. Water restrictions lifted to 'new' Level 0 to promote continued water conservation
Date: 02-12-2021
Douglas Shire today removed Level 1 water restrictions, but water conservation measures will remain. Douglas Shire will move to Level 0 community water conservation measures for the first time to…
3942. Tennis fastest growing sport in the Douglas Shire
Date: 02-12-2021
Since the opening of the rebuilt tennis courts at the Mossman State School, membership numbers of the Mossman Squash and Tennis Club have grown beyond anything that could be expected. In November…
3943. Entsch announces $111,975 in community grants across Far North
Date: 01-12-2021
Four Port Douglas and one Mossman volunteer community organisation will benefit from the Federal Government’s $20 million Volunteer Grants to support the crucial role that they play within our…
3944. 'May never see splash park' says Mayor after council votes 3-2 for Noli motion
Date: 01-12-2021
Douglas Shire residents will get the opportunity to decide the location of the Port Douglas Splash Park and Water Precinct in a move that could further delay a project that has been around for…
3945. Mayor vilified but stands firm on state's health directive
Date: 30-11-2021
Former Douglas Shire councillor Rod Davis, who led a deputation today to Council Chambers regarding the state government’s Covid mandates, said Mayor Michael Kerr has turned his back on the people of…
3946. Protesters call for unity in our shire
Date: 30-11-2021
In reiterating that the Douglas Shire Council has always been pro-vaccination, Mayor Michael Kerr said today in a Mayoral Minute that it is disappointing that this has become an emotive issue in…
3947. A busy season wraps up for volunteer lifesavers
Date: 30-11-2021
Surf lifesavers will raise the red and yellow flags for the final time this weekend, marking the end of the volunteer patrol season. North Queensland volunteer lifesavers administered more than…
3948. Suicide prevention grants now available for Douglas Shire groups
Date: 29-11-2021
The Morrison Government is increasing suicide prevention grants to organisations across the country to help reduce Australia’s suicide rate. Organisations in Douglas Shire and Far North Queensland…
3949. Banjo’s tune good enough for Queensland selection
Date: 29-11-2021
Three half centuries on rain-affected pitches did not deter Port Douglas’ 11-year-old Banjo Jenkins from earning a place in the Queensland Under-12 schoolboys cricket team. With scores of 15, 53,…
3950. Ray White celebrates 10 years of goodwill
Date: 29-11-2021
The Ray White Port Douglas team is calling on Douglas Shire residents to show their generosity and give to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. And the real estate’s Port Douglas office is joining the…
3951. Noli’s ‘alternative Notice of Motion’ challenges fellow councillor
Date: 28-11-2021
Councillor Peter McKeown’s Notice of Motion outlining the negative effects that will result from the Queensland Government’s vaccination mandate from December 17, has already been challenged prior…
3952. Covid-19, Splash Park motions dominate agenda
Date: 27-11-2021
Two notices of motion and a deputation dominate the agenda of Council’s Open Session on Tuesday November 30 at Council Chambers, Mossman. Councillor Peter McKeown is bringing forward a motion…
3953. OPINION: Electric Vehicles and ‘can-do’ capitalism
Date: 27-11-2021
This week I took the first step towards setting up a tax-avoidance scheme. It is perfectly legal and practically foolproof. It only relies on the continued foolishness of the Federal Government –…
3954. Shire faces shutdown when mandate kicks in December 17
Date: 26-11-2021
Douglas Shire faces partial shutdown when the Queensland Government’s Public Health orders are expected to take effect on December 17. As the clock ticks down towards the deadline when those who…
3955. Fairmont resort developer claims first victory
Date: 26-11-2021
The developer of the proposed $300 million Accor Fairmont Resort is claiming his first victory in their battle against Douglas Shire Council, who have rejected their Development Application as it…
3956. COVID Info Session For North Of Daintree River
Date: 26-11-2021
The Queensland Government’s announcement about the Public Health orders expected to take effect on 17 December 2021 has caused some angst for businesses owners and employees across the Shire. …
3957. Reef puts on a show for annual spawning event
Date: 25-11-2021
The Great Barrier Reef has put on a show for those lucky few who were out on the reef the last two nights. The annual coral spawning event is a hugely important factor for the future health of the…
3958. Nativity Sheep Trail shares Xmas story
Date: 25-11-2021
The Nativity Sheep Trail is again adding some fun as Christmas approaches and Mossman residents are already enjoying this event which began earlier this month. The Nativity Sheep Trail, which runs…
3959. Douglas Shire landscapes to feature in Giant Screen documentary 'Beyond the Reef’
Date: 25-11-2021
Actor and social media influencer Shuang Hu has stepped into the role of host of the new Giant Screen documentary BEYOND THE REEF, currently filming in Far North Queensland. BEYOND THE REEF takes…
3960. Readers question Reynolds Park as preferred splash park location
Date: 24-11-2021
The results are in from this week’s Newsport snap poll asking readers the question, where is the preferred location for a splash park in Port Douglas? The topic of a splash park and/or lagoon…