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Weekend Event Guide / 12-14 November 2021
Enjoy our definitive guide to the weekend events around the Douglas Shire and beyond….
Douglas News Editor Speaks at Glasgow COP26 Science Day on Soil Health
Douglas News Network’s editor, Andre Leu, will be speaking shortly at the High-Level Segment of the “4 per 1000” Initiative at the COP26 Science Day being held in Glasgow. Andre was an original signatory (signature No.7) of the International Agreement at the Paris Climate Change meeting in December 2015.
Captain Cook Highway Roadworks Underway
$5 million worth of safety roadworks south of Craiglie have commenced, which will include road widening, installation of guardrails and wide centre line treatment of the Captain Cook Highway.
Review / Hamlet On Tour in Port Douglas
Local journalist Crispin Hull shares his review on this weekend’s HAMLET performance at Clink Theatre.
Weekend Event Guide / 5-7 November 2021
Some say the silly season in the Douglas shire kicks off with Melbourne Cup celebrations…and with the range of activities and events around the region, they’re probably not wrong. Whether you choose to chill or to play social butterfly, there’s something for everybody happening this weekend…
Positive Wastewater Detection of COVID-19 at Northern Beaches
There has been an unexpected COVID-19 detection at Marlin Coast Wastewater Treatment Plant in samples taken on Tuesday 2 November 2021.
Haven’t Had Your First Jab? Local Vouchers Are Now Offered to Encourage Vaccination
❝If people weren’t convinced by the fact getting vaccinated could keep you out of hospital and save your life, they might be enticed by a $10 voucher that can be used at local clubs.
It’s another reason to get vaccinated.
Getting the jab means you’re 80% less likely to get COVID and pass it on. It’s time to roll up your sleeve and get the jab then roll up to your local club and have a feed.❞
Visiting Minister Highlights Importance of Vaccination in Far Northern Queensland
“Vaccination rates are low in too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities…it is so important that communities – and especially First Nations Elders who are the precious libraries of our history and the cultural compass of our future – are vaccinated.”
Everything You Need To Know About This Weekend’s Local Pop Up Vaccination Clinics
In the race towards increased risk of exposure to Covid-19, if you are not already vaccinated, or need your second shot, take advantage of new vaccination locations this weekend.
Stars Align for Spectacular 2021 Port Shorts Virtual Film Festival
The 2021 Port Shorts Virtual Film Festival celebrated a spectacular online showcase of short films from our own backyard and around the world on Saturday night with legendary Aussie actor and Festival Ambassador Stephen Curry announcing the worthy winners.