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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR / Maria Atkinson
The founder of a breast cancer support group in the Douglas Shire is our Citizen of the Year. At yesterday’s Australia Day Awards ceremony, the…
DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL / Wine, Crisis Housing, Tenders & Complaints
An Ordinary Douglas Shire Council meeting was held this morning Wednesday 27 January 2020, at 10am. All Councillors were in attendance at this morning’s meeting…
ON THE AGENDA / Douglas Shire Council
An Ordinary Douglas Shire Council meeting will be held tomorrow Wednesday 27 January 2020, at 10am.
FEET IN SAND / Alway Was, Always Will Be
Feet in sand today, honouring the ancient sovereignty of this land… A day for conversations about the truth of what always was, and always will…
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS / Announcing the Douglas Shire Nominees
DOUGLASNEWS.NETWORK Local legends will be celebrated at tomorrow’s Australia Day Awards across seven categories recognising exemplary service and achievement. 28 new Australian citizens will also…
OPINION / Crispin Hull digs into Road Safety and the Nationals
CRISPIN HULL reveals how the use of average speed cameras is a more effective road safety strategy than spending billions on road upgrades. He targets National MP resistance to the strategy, particularly in NSW and at a Federal level.
Crispin considers that a responsibility lies at the Federal level, zeroing in on the shameless politicking of Acting Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack….
COVID-19 UPDATE / Immunity and Vaccine Development
Dr Doug Quarry from International SOS shares the very latest insights on the development of COVID immunity and vaccine development
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND
The definitive guide to Whats’ On in the Douglas Shire this weekend.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE / The Importance of Soil Organic Matter for Soil Fertility and the Health of the Great Barrier Reef
There is a growing movement among cane farmers and graziers to improve soil health. Soil health is a key component of regenerative agriculture which is the focus of a forum in Cairns next month.
COVID-19 UPDATE / Immunity and Vaccine Development
Dr Doug from International SOS shares the very latest insights on the development of COVID immunity and vaccine development.