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The Douglas Shire Council administration building where staff are taking industrial action. Picture: DSC

Council staff unrest

DOUGLAS Shire Council is threatening to lock out any council staff taking part in industrial action.

14 May, 2026

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Jacklyn and Julian Kiernan of Cape Trib Camping, who are delighted with the council decision. Picture: Supplied

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Right on your doorstep

Today is the last day to submit entries for the Port Douglas Carnivale street parade. Picture: Supplied

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Last chance for parade

Examples of many road signs in the Douglas Shire that are now outdated and obsolete. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Remove obsolete cane signs

Disaster preparedness and resilience project lead Erica Mast is hosting workshops for residents. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Prepare for the worst

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Local smartphone technician Steven McGuire (Chubb) replacing yet another broken screen. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Phones not always so smart

Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre ‘click and collect’ co-ordinator Coleen Forester. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Tech help is just a click away

Illegal dumping is getting worse in the Douglas Shire. Picture: DSC

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Illegal dumping crackdown

Mother and daughter Marine and Otillie Theiller from The Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club. Pictures: Supplied

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Douglas is only place to be

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A Douglas Shire resident filling sandbags at the Mossman Showgrounds station. Picture: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy

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Shire’s defensive acts

A trail bike rider churning up the Hutchings Park ground. Pictures: Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy.

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Vandals no laughing matter

Councillors have rejected a controversial sand quarry proposal at Killaloe following strong community opposition and environmental concerns, with the decision now open to appeal. Picture: iStock

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Sand quarry knocked back

The expert panel at a recent ‘Managing Wellness Day’ in Port Douglas were (from left) volunteer MC Emily Morgan, Dr Helen Hobson, registered nurse Edwina Kramer, naturopath Brooke Eli Cuman, pelvic floor physio Monica Madrid and menopause coach Sarah Cutting. Picture: Supplied

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Menopause seminar proves popular

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