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Douglas Shire Council has reaffirmed its support for marriage equality, in a unanimously supported motion passed today. “Back in November 2014, Council voted unanimously to support marriage equality,” said Mayor Julia Leu said. “Today we have reaffirmed our support for changes to...

Douglas Shire Council continues to move positively towards its goal of financial sustainability, as shown in its first monthly Financial Report detailing progress of the 2017-18 budget for the new financial year, Mayor Julia Leu said. “I am delighted to announce that we are...

Douglas Shire Council has thrown its full support behind the Reef Guardian Council Action Plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef, Mayor Julia Leu, said. “A healthy and flourishing Reef is vital to our Douglas tourism industry, supporting thousands of jobs and loved by all...

The children’s library program, First 5 Forever, may be extended beyond 2018 for another four years, if a move by Douglas Shire Council is successful. “Council voted unanimously today to submit a motion to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference to...

  KITCHEN FITTERS TO EXPAND PREMISES Local firm, M&R Kitchens, has been granted approval to expand its premises at Craiglie. The firm has been operating since 1986 and moved to the Craiglie site in 1997. M & R Kitchens makes cabinets and related products for...

Grab the kids and get along to the Port Douglas PUMP Track on Saturday 2 September at 10.30am for some fun-filled hours to celebrate the opening of the new track. “The asphalt loop pump track is for bike, skateboard and scooter riders and caters for all levels, including young...

Douglas Shire Council Mayor, Julia Leu, has encouraged all residents to take part in a Community Satisfaction Survey initiated by Council. “As Mayor, I am always keen to hear from the communities of Douglas and your thoughts on what we are doing well and what we can do better,”...

Applications open on 4 September for this year’s round of local projects, under the Community Support Program, Event Funding Program and Business Development Fund. “Projects, programs and activities funded under Council’s grants programs significantly contribute to our community...

Douglas Shire Council has considered the final Operational Plan Report for the 2016-2017 year which again has detailed the successful completion of a wide range of operational initiatives.  Mayor Julia Leu said she was extremely pleased to be able to report that Council has...

Fans of Four Mile Beach will continue to enjoy recreational water activities on the shore as well as their traditional stroll along the sand,” Douglas Shire Council Mayor, Julia Leu, said today. “Council has renewed contracts for commercial activities in the area for a further...