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Council's Carols call is off key

Douglas Shire Carols by Candlelight are done for… the Douglas Theatre Arts Group announcing that it will no longer produce the event, marking the end of a nine-year tradition that has brought festive joy and musical celebration to the community.

SPORTS DIGEST: Letcher leads Heelers to Australian title

The Port Douglas Reef Raiders Rugby Union Club are celebrating with star layer Dereck Letcher this week for leading the Queensland Country Heelers to victory in the 2025 Australian Rugby Shield Grand Final at the weekend.

Green dreams on Douglas Council agenda

Douglas Shire Council has endorsed an initiative that will make it easier for residents and businesses to access free mulch - supporting both environmental goals and community wellbeing. 

How Douglas Shire is strengthening resilience after disasters

Following the devastating weather events of December 2023, Douglas Shire Council recognised that full recovery would take five to seven years. While significant progress has already been made, recovery involves much more than rebuilding infrastructure.  

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