The Next meeting is:
Ordinary Council Meeting – 10 AM Tuesday, 30 September 2025
This meeting will be streamed live via Microsoft Teams. The link will be provided below shortly before the meeting begins.
Having issues?
If our Live Stream isn’t working as it should, our Frequently Asked Questions might help work through the issue:
What is streaming?
Streaming is the broadcasting of near real-time video and audio, to an audience over the internet.
Where do I go to access the live stream?
The Council Meetings will be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams. The link will be published to this webpage. If you accidentally exit the page, go to our home page www.douglas.qld.gov.au and click ‘Council Meetings’ and then ‘Tune In Here’.
Can the stream be viewed on a mobile device (e.g. laptop, tablet or mobile phone)?
Yes, if you have internet access on your device.
What do I need to view the videos?
You will need a device running a supported operating system, a supported web browser and speakers or headphones. Using headphones can help block out white noise and provide you with a more direct feed to the audio.
The video will also become available through the YouTube app after the meeting has taken place.
You can also be notified automatically any time Council releases a video if you subscribe to the Douglas Shire Council YouTube channel.
How much data will be used while streaming a video?
YouTube will scale the data based on your device and connection speed. Council recommends using Wi-Fi or a fixed-line connection when viewing the broadcast.
Can I download the recording of a meeting to keep?
No, but the meeting will be available on Council’s YouTube Channel for your continued viewing.
I can’t access the stream. What should I do?
Council uses Microsoft Teams to stream meetings. If you are unable to access the stream when the meeting is occurring, go to the Microsoft Teams help website, here.
Can I pause or stop and re-start the stream?
Yes. YouTube will allow you pause, rewind and resume your playback of the livestream.
Will I be able to watch a recording of the meeting afterwards?
The meeting will be recorded for statutory record and available on Council’s YouTube for your continued viewing, however, it will be up to Council to establish how long it will remain available for.
For a playlist of previously streamed meetings go to Council’s YouTube Channel
Can I communicate directly with the attendees of the event that is being live streamed?
Microsoft Teams video and chat has not been enabled for this event.
