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25.01.2022 REMINDER | Updated contact tracing requirements for Queensland businesses (from Queensland Tourism Industry Council) ____________________ From 1am, Wednesday 23 December 2020, hospitality businesses (e.g. pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes) must use a digital or electronic method to collect information to ensure clarity of records. Electronic capture options include: QR code-accessed online forms...Continue reading

25.01.2022 It's always great to see Douglas Shire Business being recognised ... WELL DONE Mocka's Pies!!! Encourage your Family and Friends to take the Great Barrier Reef Drive QLD to Port Douglas for this taste sensation! #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas ... Douglas Shire Council - Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry - Local As Qld

24.01.2022 COVID-19 INTERNATIONAL TOURISM ADAPTATION GRANTS AVAILABLE TODAY Queensland’s tourism businesses will be supported to pivot to a domestic market or hibernate until international markets reopen. Queensland Government is providing $5 million to support regional businesses that have suffered losses of income due to international travel restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Grants from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $10,000 (excluding GST) are available now to micro, small to medium tourism businesses who can demonstrate they have suffered losses of income because of the international travel restrictions. The key objectives of the COVID-19 International Tourism Adaptation Grant program are to assist tourism businesses to: pivot their product, service and/or marketing to a domestic tourism market meet operating costs while the business hibernates until international markets reopen. Applications open today Friday 2 October and the program will close once all funding has been allocated. FURTHER INFORMATION

24.01.2022 INSTAGRAM MASTERCLASS TICKETS SELLING FAST! ____________ Have you booked your ticket for our next Instagram Masterclass? Now is most definitely the time to get strategic and to make your business SHINE Presented by Nikki from Socialeyes Media this invaluable Masterclass includes tips, secrets and strategies for:... + Uncovering the Instagram algorithm + How to make your profile stand out + Optimising your profile for follows + The best strategy for hashtags + What type of content to share + How to make your content more appealing + How to achieve a higher reach and engagement + Understanding your insights + User generated content + Utilising Insta Stories + Biggest mistakes on Instagram + Top scheduling apps + Recommended tools FURTHER INFORMATION & BOOKINGS HERE : https://bit.ly/2J7GPos Douglas Shire Council | Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry

23.01.2022 The team at Douglas Chamber of Commerce would like to wish our members and supporters the very best wishes for a safe, happy and prosperous Christmas season. We look forward to serving you again in 2021.

23.01.2022 2020 Thu 17 Sept 2020 | The Tin Shed Port Douglas | 0715am Come along and be a part of the future planning and possibilities for Port Douglas Business PLUS ... hear two amazing speakers -->> John Hale and Susan Yeeles!... GET your TICKETS below https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/create-a-strategic-mindset- #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas Douglas Shire Council || Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry || Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation || Whatsoninport || Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas || Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association Inc

23.01.2022 ! Check out the Tours, Cafes, Swimming Holes and Walks that are available and open for business and as always the Beaches and rainforest will be there to welcome you! #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDougl...asBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas #ExploreTNQ #TravelQld #FarNorthQueensland #VisitQueensland #TropicalNorthQueensland #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #DiscoverQueensland Douglas Shire Council - - Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry - - Whatsoninport - - Visit Queensland, Australia - Visit Port Douglas & Daintree -- Port Douglas - Visit Port Douglas -- Australia.com -- Explore Tropical North Queensland -- Destination Daintree

23.01.2022 ... ! Go here https://douglas.qld.gov.au/dates-announced-daintree-river-/ for ... The Online Survey... The Options Report The Project Page AND to Register to attend a meeting ... #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas Douglas Shire Council // Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry // Whatsoninport // Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas // Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation

22.01.2022 CYA KIMI ADVICE #15 - 4.53AM - 19 JAN 2021 || Kimi is now a tropical low located 250 kilometres southeast of Cairns. It is hundreds of kilometres awa...y from Douglas Shire with no significant impacts on the coast expected. Read more here https://bit.ly/3ioH3Vm Stay connected at the Douglas Dashboard. http://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au

20.01.2022 #DoItInDouglas - Meet Dave from Daintree Ice Cream Company. Not your average ice-cream shop, Dave’s small business is set among acres of lush rainforest where f...ruit is grown on site. Many businesses rely on us to offer a unique experience, and in turn we depend on them to bring people to us, says Dave. Dave’s favourite ice-cream flavour is the tangy soursop, which he also grows at the plantation. Check out Dave in action on the plantation in our latest video here http://bit.ly/3nGFAvE Douglas Shire Council | Douglas Chamber of Commerce | Visit Port Douglas & Daintree

19.01.2022 ... ... Marina Markets at Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas! #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas #DoItInDouglas Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas || Douglas Shire Council || Whatsoninport || Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation || Port Douglas Artists || Douglas Arts Studio Gallery - DAB || Yalanji Arts - Mossman Gorge

19.01.2022 Well that was uneventful! Less than 24hrs after TC Kimi was introduced on the scene, the fun of cyclone track mapping and the mild hysteria and well, nothing. N...ot even a gust of wind. Yet ALL the media continue to broadcast to their millions of followers that Port Douglas / Cairns is in the firing line. The damage that misreporting about cyclones does to our town is devastating. Like everyone, we’ve suffered a tough year, this summer we won’t get our usual international visitors - now, we’ll likely miss out on domestic travellers because of this out of towner just cruising down the coast, hopefully sending rain to those who need it. For us, is business as usual. So hey Australia, come and Visit Port Douglas & Daintree. Douglas Shire Council | Explore Tropical North Queensland | Sunrise | Today Show | Karl Stefanovic

19.01.2022 Sad news today for one of our industry stalwarts...

18.01.2022 A handy guide to how the easing of restrictions may affect your business activities moving forward...

18.01.2022 Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland 2019 . It has now extended the program to include Business affected by Covid-19 with it's role is primarily focused on : Supporting small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of downturns due to COVID-19. This is a totally FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service so if you ...would like assistance with : Understanding your financial position, Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of different options to manage financial issues, Developing budgets and cash flows, Negotiating with creditors, Access dispute resolution services, Understanding your rights and access broader professional advice and support, Access government and community grants, programs or schemes. Then please join us on Thursday at the Tin Shed Port Douglas to hear what Susan Yeeles has to offer. You can also contact both herself and Cam Charlton prior to the event to get the ball rolling. SUSAN YEELES : E | [email protected] P | 0400 076 716 CAM CHARLTON : E | [email protected] P | 0418 773 737 TICKETS for THURSDAY https://www.facebook.com/events/793018014771822 #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas Douglas Shire Council | Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry | Tourism Port Douglas | Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation | Whatsoninport | Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas | Newsport Daily | Douglas News Network

17.01.2022 PULSE BUSINESS SURVEY | ________________ We need your help to build an accurate snapshot of the state and recovery of local businesses and regions for reporting to the Qld government. The results of the Pulse survey are widely used, and relied on, as a key resource for all levels of government. CCIQ are working hard to to create regional reports, and therefore appreciate as many responses as possible across FNQ..... Please complete the survey here now: https://www.douglaschamber.com.au/survey

17.01.2022 FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM SESSIONS || Facebook Australia in partnership with Tourism Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland, are launching travel-specific educati...on and stories to support small businesses in the sector to build their digital skills. 1. Tourism on Facebook and Instagram 101 - 7 OCT 1pm Join Tourism Australia’s Facebook Community Trainer Dante St James to learn about the recent shifts in travel preferences of Aussie consumers, crafting creative for mobile, increasing discoverability and tips for fostering direct connections. 2. Tourism on Facebook and Instagram 201 - 8 OCT 1pm This Facebook Australia workshop will explore how tools on Facebook and Instagram can help you achieve your business goals in the most cost effective way. Topics include installing the pixel, understanding advertising objectives, selecting audience types, retargeting and campaign optimisation. 3. Facebook Industry Panel - 14 OCT 1pm Join Facebook Australia for a panel discussion with business owners and industry leaders on emerging travel trends and how tourism businesses are embracing digital tools to adapt and connect. Join the Boost with Facebook Australia Group for further information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/boost.australia/

17.01.2022 IRONMAN || The changed traffic conditions have been released for the IRONMAN Cairns Asia Pacific Championship event for Sunday 27th September. A few changes thi...s year with a major change to the bike course; the turnaround point is now just south of Trezise Road instead of in Port Douglas near the Wildlife Habitat. This means the Captain Cook Highway can be opened earlier from 3.30pm. See all of the information on the website and download: https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns-course

15.01.2022 DOUGLAS LABOUR SHORTAGE || FORUM Local business owners and leaders will come together next month to solve a critical labour shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Douglas Shire Council, Douglas Chamber of Commerce, FNQ Employment and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry are inviting business owners to attend collaborative Local Jobs Program forums in Port Douglas and Mossman in a bid to fill the gap left by a reduction in working holiday maker visa holders.... The forums will be held on Tuesday, 9 February 2021. The most recent Economy ID job data (November 2020) shows that about 1275 people or 15.8 per cent of the population in the Douglas Shire were on JobSeeker or Youth allowance. The program will see a tailored approach to getting local people back to work or into work for the first time in local jobs, Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr. We know there are local people out there who can work for our local businesses and help us solve the issue. In particular, the accommodation and hospitality sector is finding it really challenging to fill vacancies. The program may range from a phone call providing advice, or even a grant-funded project, with most still active until June 2022. If you, or anyone else you know, are interested in participating in a forum to focus on your own business, or finding out what the local challenges are, then this is the session for you. Book tickets via the links below. Tuesday 9 February, 2021 Mossman Shire Hall 9:30 11:30am TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/local-job-program-forum-tic Port Douglas Community Hall 1-3pm TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/local-jobs-forum-tickets-13

12.01.2022 - ... - ! Check out the renovations and new additions to the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas this weekend with discounted tickets! #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas #ExploreTNQ #TravelQld #FarNorthQueensland #VisitQueensland #LocalAsQld #GoodToG...o #WeLovePortDouglas #ThisIsPortDouglas #TropicalNorthQueensland #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #DiscoverQueensland Douglas Shire Council + Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry + Whatsoninport + Visit Port Douglas & Daintree + Port Douglas + Visit Port Douglas + Explore Tropical North Queensland + Visit Queensland, Australia + Australia.com + Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas + Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation + Destination Daintree + Fab FM Radio 90.9 & 107.1 + Weloveportdouglas

10.01.2022 ... ... . Douglas Shire Council / Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry / Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas / PDYC - Port Douglas Yacht Club / Great Barrier Reef Legacy

08.01.2022 BREAKING: Following a confirmed case of the highly infectious UK coronavirus strain, Greater Brisbane will be entering a three day lockdown. From 6pm tonight un...til 6pm Monday, residents in the local government areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Logan and Redlands can only leave home for one of these four reasons: 1. To buy essentials such as groceries or medications 2. Work or study if you can’t do either from home 3. Exercise in your local area 4. Healthcare or to provide help, care or support Residents of these areas must also wear masks everywhere except at home. These measures are tough, but they are important to keep our community safe. #covid19

08.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the Daintree Ferry will be operating from 8AM to 4.30PM on Christmas Day The priority lane will be open from 26 December 2020 until 3... January 2021. For more information about changes to Council services during Christmas, please click on the following link https://bit.ly/34BH8iS

08.01.2022 Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the tropics on a gorgeous twilight evening at St. Crispins Cafe & Events tomorrow night! This promises to be a thoroughly lovely evening of catching up, kicking off your locally supportive gift-buying and enjoying great food, drinks and ambience! See you there! #doitindouglas #buydouglasbuildDouglas

07.01.2022 JOBKEEPER CHANGES IN PLACE FHIS WEEK | _________________ Pop in to visit our LATEST NEWS to watch Human Resource Dynamics' quick five-minute video to find out your obligations, the new changes and a general overview of the recent JobKeeper updates. ... Don't forget too that the JobMaker scheme has been introduced - think you may be able to take advantage?

06.01.2022 A word from Maree Adshead, Queensland's Small Business Commissioner, regarding the expected extension of modified arrangements for commercial lease arrangements affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns. We are very close to an important milestone for small business tenants and landlords, with 30 September marking the end of the initial COVID-19 commercial lease ‘response period’ for rent reductions to apply and the protection of tenants from eviction. Like many of the other states..., the Queensland Government has recently announced an extension of the modification arrangements for commercial leases until the 31 December 2020 LEARN MORE HERE https://bit.ly/3i7VD1P See more

06.01.2022 @ Brothers Leagues Club Cairns The program will cover presentations from:... Department of Housing and Public Works Lendlease Building Pty Ltd Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation ** Registration must be completed online by 5pm, Wednesday 16 September ** Limited number of Seating ** Unable to attend in person or there is no seating available please select the Ticket for "Attendance by Microsoft Teams" and a link will be forwarded to you upon registration. If this session is sold out to attend in person you have the option to attend online via Microsoft teams or you can attend our next information forum to be held on the 1st October 2020 from 3:30pm until 5:00pm at Brothers League Club, Cairns. #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness Douglas Shire Council - Whatsoninport - Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation

05.01.2022 All roads lead north to Port Douglas and the Daintree... . We are so excited with the AMAZING news of Victorian AND New South Wales borders open from Decemb...er 1st, and welcome all our Southern friends back to our tropical climes! We promise to hug you and squeeze you and never let go! . Actually, that might get a bit sticky and warm, even for us. Maybe just a big ol', warm and friendly howdy. Either way, we can't wait to have you here. Welcome back. . instagram.com/discovering_port_douglas . . . Explore Tropical North Queensland | Visit Queensland, Australia See more

05.01.2022 LET'S GET FESTIVE! __________________ Whether you dazzle us with fairy lights, jazz up a palm tree, deck the halls with tinsel or do it eco-style, businesses across the Shire are encouraged to get onboard the festive train, decorating your business to help bring the Christmas spirit to our region. The best Christmas display will be awarded the Mayor’s 2020 Christmas Windows Challenge prize. Judges will visit entrants on 18 December, 2020.... The winner will be announced via our Douglas Chamber of Commerce Facebook page on 18 December,2020. Please register your business at the link below, and remember to use the hashtag #merryandbrightPD in your social media for us to share your efforts to light up the Douglas Shire! https://www.douglaschamber.com.au//christmas-windows-chall

03.01.2022 ... ! Join Rainforest Rescue at Nightwings Rainforest Centre this FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER !! Numbers are limited to 100 so make sure to register below!... #RegenerateDouglasShire #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas Douglas Shire Council X Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry X Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation X Whatsoninport X Destination Daintree X Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas

03.01.2022 GET STRATEGIC || Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry have provided local service providers with a helpful forward outlook

02.01.2022 A reminder of tomorrow's road closures that may impact some local businesses. FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION HERE: https://bit.ly/30cFXV8

01.01.2022 Go1 ? Queensland Government ! Course areas include : -- Foundation business skills -- Leading a successful business... -- Connecting businesses and customers -- Adaption and digital skills https://www.business.qld.gov.au//small-bus/online-training #DouglasChamberOfCommerce #DouglasShire #EmbraceEnhancePreserve #TourismPortDouglasDaintree #SupportSmall #SupportLocal #BuildDouglasBusiness #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #DevelopDouglasBusiness #BuyDouglasBuildDouglas Business Queensland | Douglas Shire Council | Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry | Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas | Whatsoninport | Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation | Port Douglas Artists