General News
15 May, 2025
Duo all set for the ball
THE Mossman Show Ball is being revived after decades in hiatus.
This year’s cabaret will be held at the Mossman Shire Hall on June 21.
Preparations for the event have been boosted with the Douglas Shire Council awarding the Mossman and District Show Society a $10,000 community grant.
Show society president Matty Hatfield said the grant would play a big part in the event’s success.
“The community grant will go towards catering and decorating the hall. The show society can’t thank the Douglas Shire Council enough for its support,” he said.
“Back in the 70s, 80s and 90s the ball was all about the show queens, but this year the focus has shifted to introducing the show’s young rural ambassadors to their community.
“We hope the Mossman Show Ball will bring together the community for a fun night of dancing and a three-course meal.
“Tickets are on sale at Ives Mensland, book your table now so you don’t miss out.”
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the council was pleased to award the show society a community grant.
“It’s been many years since the show ball last took place and this is a great opportunity to showcase our show youth ambassadors, an initiative that started last year,” she said.
“The past couple of years have been challenging following the closure of the Mossman mill and the recovery process following the Cyclone Jasper flooding event,” she said.
“We hope the show ball can lift morale, bring a sense of connection and most of all provide a fun event people can look forward to right here in Mossman.”
Cr Abigail Noli told last week’s monthly council meeting she couldn’t remember the last ball but would be attending this one. “I absolutely support this,” she said.
Other community grants were:
$10,000 awarded to Goobidi Bamanga to support their NAIDOC 50-year celebrations
$10,000 for further ‘Light Up The Park’ events in Mossman.
$8000 to Douglas United Football Club for solar panel installations.
“Light Up The Park is a fantastic event, helping to support families of the Shire,” Cr Scomazzon said.
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