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“Muruku Kirraji” (Everyone engage plan and partnering - Eastern Kuku Yalanji)

“Nganyji pina ngunda-lum....Ma:lnyjirri-yngku” (Let us think, plan and making something together/engage/ partner - Yirrganydji)

Website redesign

By mid-year Council’s website was due for an overhaul to improve its functionality and to provide more efficient customer service through immediate access to essential information. The community, businesses and visitors now have access to the following new features: www.douglas.qld.gov.au

 Works Schedule - Updated weekly to keep community informed of Council progress.

 Community Engagement - Details Council's community engagement activities and links to outcomes/status reports/ongoing surveys etc.

 Events Calendar - Includes information on hundreds of community events and activities.

 Community Grants - Lists dozens of external grant opportunities for the community and Council.

 Tenders - Lists any Council tenders and associated documents.

 Statistics - Provides a link to the Queensland Statisticians' Office which has pre-populated field to Douglas Shire for access to tailor your own statistical analysis of the Shire.

 Supporting Small Business - Provides links to information and forms to support small business.

 GIS Globe Surveying - Enables the public to utilize the State Government's Queensland Globe and Google Earth to add various overlays for planning purposes.

 Road Conditions - Quick Link includes recent updates on status of CREB Track and Bloomfield Track.

 Shire Snapshot - Information about the Shire, including Shire profile, history, flora and fauna, economy and industry etc.

 Daintree Ferry - Includes monthly statistics dating back 10 years, the 201415 ferry fees, a link to concessional travel policy and info on locals card.

 Community Directory - Information and links to dozens of community organisations.

 Film Locations Database - Galleries promoting Douglas Shire as best location for filming in regional Queensland.

 View Development Applications - Includes all DAs before Council.

 Publications and Reports - Links to major publications and reports including annual budget, corporate plan, operational plan etc.

 Policies - Links to policies as they are adopted by Council.

 Rates, Fees and Charges - All relevant information about rates, how they are issued, property valuations etc.

 Local Weather - Includes comprehensive daily and historical weather information.