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Douglas Shire Council has adopted its 2014-15 Operational Plan which outlines the projects and priorities for Council over the next 12 months. A copy of the Operational Plan is available on the link below.

Mayor Julia Leu has announced a moderate rate increase of 5.2 per cent in Douglas Shire Council’s 2014-2015 Budget, which was adopted today. For the average residential property in Category 1, including all utilities services, the rate increase equates to $128.19 per year, or...

Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu has announced that work will begin on Stage 1 of the Daintree Gateway this year. The Daintree Gateway is just one of the initiatives to be funded in the $8.9 million capital works budget adopted by Douglas Shire Council today, with $287,000...

Douglas Shire Council will implement gas chlorine disinfection which would assist in undertaking any chlorine-free trials. Council currently uses liquid sodium hypochlorite as a disinfection agent to meet stringent Queensland Health regulations but will invest $375,000 in the...

Douglas Shire Council has signed up as a major sponsor of the 20th anniversary Crocodile Trophy to ensure the world-renowned mountain bike race finishes in Port Douglas on October 26. Hundreds of riders from around the globe will participate in the gruelling nine-day stage race...

Douglas Shire Council Mayor Julia Leu will host a family fun day to officially open the Wonga Beach BMX and Skate Park on Saturday afternoon. The family fun day will include free face painting for the kids, as well as a fundraiser barbecue for the Wonga Beach State School, a demo...

Council refuses planning extension Douglas Shire Council has refused an application to extend a development permit which does not comply with the current planning scheme. The refusal to the request to extend the relevant period of approval for the development permit for material...

The Douglas Shire Planning Scheme will be reviewed in one of the most significant initiatives since the new Council came into effect on January 1. The review of the planning scheme will involve extensive consultation with key stakeholders including the general community over the...

Douglas Shire Council is seeking input from the community on its draft Complaints Management Process policy. The draft Complaints Management Process policy is intended to support Council’s continuing commitment to inclusive and ethical governance for the Douglas Shire. CEO Linda...

9am Thursday IMPORTANT UPDATE The printer has now been fixed and you can pick up your Daintree Ferry card anytime during office hours at Council’s Mossman Administration Building, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm. 11am Monday IMPORTANT UPDATE – Council’s printer...