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Douglas Shire Councillors Withdraw Support for Sale of State Land for Flagstaff Hill Development

DOUGLAS Shire Council held an Ordinary Council Meeting this morning, Tuesday 30 March 2021 with all motions carried, including an amendment to Councillor Abigail Noli’s proposed repeal of an earlier December 15, 2020 decision by Council to support an application for a permanent road closure at land on the Four Mile Beach Esplanade associated with the proposed Gurner resort development on Flagstaff Hill.

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On The Agenda at Douglas Shire Council’s Meeting Next Week

An Ordinary Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council will be held on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 at 10:00a.m. at the Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman.

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Douglas Shire Leading The Way In Indigenous Signage

INDIGENOUS artwork featuring native animals and iconic Douglas locations star on new town entry signs at Mossman and Daintree Village.

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Douglas Shire Council supports Gran Forno Cycle Festival, awards $2.6 million contract to local company and levies development north of the Daintree

We take a look at today’s meeting outcomes for Douglas Shire residents and ratepayers. The topic of a cycling event that will inject millions of dollars into the local economy but also requires road closures of the Captain Cook Highway attracted the liveliest discussion and debate today.

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Why is Douglas Shire Council tendering for a Daintree Ferry?

Douglas Shire Council has put out a tender for an interim Daintree River ferry service The interim service is potentially a five year contract Does…

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DAINTREE RIVER FERRY / Council announces tender for interim contract

Douglas Shire Council has advised that they will be proceeding with a tender for an interim ferry service after negotiations with the existing service provider…

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OPINION / Part 2 Breaking Down the Douglas Shire Council’s Draft Economic Development Plan

DOUGLASNEWS.NETWORK Following on from yesterday’s article, we continue to break down the supporting priorities to perhaps offer a glimpse of the deeper thinking behind the…

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DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL / Wonga Beach Management Plan

DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL Applications for permits for vehicles on the beach are now available, and a community meeting is scheduled for next week. Vehicles on…

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OPINION / Part 1 Breaking Down the Douglas Shire Council’s Draft Economic Development Plan

DOUGLASNEWS.NETWORK Key issues to address: Support the diversification and expansion of the tourism industry Support the diversification and innovation of the agricultural industry Targeted growth…

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DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL / ATV Permits for Wonga Beach Now Available.

DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL Residents are encouraged to apply for a permit if they want to use their ATV on Wonga Beach. Application forms can be…

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