YOUR DOUGLAS NEWS

Port Douglas Markets to become a leader in sustainable tourism

A permanent, outdoor water bottle refill station has been installed at the entrance to Market Park, home of the Sunday Port Douglas Markets.

The contactless refill station will automatically track the number of water bottle refills and sets a standard for Port Douglas on the world map in a world heritage environmental area to be a leader in sustainable tourism.

2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Championships Port Douglas

200 athletes will be running laps of Macrossan street to compete in the 2023 Oceania Triathlon Cup and Championships Port Douglas on Saturday 27 May 2023.

Changed Road Conditions will be in place during the event.
 

Douglas Shire Reconciliation Week Events

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements – and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving Reconciliation in Australia and help create a better country for future generations.

Take part in one or more events, to celebrate and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and Culture.

Rate subsidy for pensioners

Douglas Shire Council invites pensioner ratepayers who are not currently receiving a rate subsidy from the State Government on their half yearly rate notice  to lodge an application for the rate subsidy with Douglas Shire Council.

Cairns IronMan 2023

Iron Man 70.3 Cairns is scheduled for Sunday 18 June 2023. There will be road closures within Douglas Shire during this event.

Teamsters Park will feature as a LIVE Site with entertainment, food and drink vendors on the bike course.
Join the crowds to cheer on competitors as they do two laps on the bike towards Port Douglas.

All businesses and restaurants will be open as usual on Sunday 18 June.

Stop the spread of electric ants

Residents and contract gardeners are reminded to take care with the disposal of green waste following two new infestations of electric ants in Port Douglas.

The infestations were located near the intersection of Port and Davidson Streets in April.
 

VIDEO || Minute with the Mayor 22 May 2023

Douglas Shire Mayor - Michael Kerr wraps up the week's hottest topics in under a minute. 
 

Go for Gold Fund - Round Two NOW OPEN

The $100m Fund aims to enhance and build new sports infrastructure in schools for students and local communities across Queensland to encourage greater participation in sport.

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Positions Vacant

Looking for work outdoors, in paradise!?
Council have two exciting positions vacant, where your office will include stunning views!

Ordinary Council Meeting || Agenda out now

An Ordinary Council meeting will be held at 10am, Tuesday 30 May, 2023.
The meeting can be live streamed on Council's website.

What's on

Saturday 27 May 

• 2023 Oceania Triathlon Championships | Port Douglas 
• Sydney Writers Festival Live N Local | Mossman Library | 10am 
• More Than Tea & Scones theatre at the Clink | 7pm

• Reconciliation Week Monday 29 - Sunday 4 June | Various events

• Electric ant information session | Mossman Library | 10:30am