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Enjoy our definitive guide to ‘What’s On’ in, and around, the Douglas Shire this Father’s Day weekend.

The September 1 ban covers single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and unenclosed bowls, as well as single-use takeaway containers and cups made from expanded polystyrene.

The Queensland Government has opened another round of community consultation on the Wangetti Trail project. Following months of intensive fieldwork, planning and investigations, the current round of community engagement is open until 11 September 2020 inviting submissions for ideas and comments on the trail.

Over the next few months, we will watch the Government juggle public-health policy, information massaging, and election timing in its attempt to keep power.

An Ordinary Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council will be held Tuesday, 31 August 2021 at 10:00a.m. at the Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman.

IN BRIEF / The latest news affecting the Douglas Shire

Enjoy our definitive guide to ‘What’s On’ in, and around, the Douglas Shire this weekend.

After a week’s leave, Douglas Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Mark Stoermer, has now confirmed he wishes to move onto new adventures.

Council has arranged for a contractor to again remove dead branches from the Rosewood trees in Warner Street. Removal of the deadwood will give the trees the best chance of survival, as well as ensure the avenue of trees remains safe for the public.

For two days, August 26 & 27 2021, Council is requesting that no vehicles are parked in Warner Street between Grant and Owen Streets. There will also be traffic controllers on site allowing only local traffic to enter the area. These restrictions will allow contractors to work efficient and complete work within the two days allocated.

The grants would fund a range of community fishing projects to enhance recreational and traditional fishing across the state, and support the commercial and charter fishing industry.