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Douglas Shire

Millions of dollars have been spent on the Noah Range in the Daintree. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

Council’s TC Jasper shame

Disciplinary action possible after damning Queensland Audit Office report

8 December, 2025

Port Douglas resident and Mossman worker Graeme Pimlott wants the rusty cane bins on the Captain Cook Highway between Port Douglas and Mossman removed. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Douglas Shire News

Rusting cane bins blight on side of highway

Tourists walking on Four Mile Beach. Douglas Shire Council is considering ways for tourists to pay for service and infrastructure while staying in the Shire. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

Douglas Shire News

Tourism tax on agenda to pay for Shire services

Drivers regularly speed on suburban streets in the Douglas Shire. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Douglas Shire News

Speedy streets of suburbia

Mossman’s ‘Circle of Plenty’ at its initial opening in November 2023. Pictures: Supplied

Douglas Shire News

Blooming gardens of Eden

Young rural ambassador winner Mia Scomazzon (left) and runner up Ella Bellman.

Douglas Shire News

A colourful July in Douglas

Douglas Shire Book Festival president Crystal Leonardi. Picture: Supplied

Douglas Shire News

Fifty authors to spin yarns

Proud Wildlife Habitat general manager Clare Hunt stands below newest joey Jarrah and mum Lulu. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Douglas Shire News

Music and koala raise spirits

The flooded streets of Mossman after Cyclone Jasper. Picture: Harry Cobb Work continues rebuilding the Captain Cook Highway between Palm Cove and Port Douglas. Picture: DTMR

Douglas Shire News

Jasper costs hit $160m

Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

Douglas Shire News

The fun hasn’t stopped yet

Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy currently on Douglas FM. Pictures: Supplied

Douglas Shire News

His 40 years behind the mic

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