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Douglas Shire Council have released the Interim Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan in preparation for Tuesday’s Ordinary Council meeting. On Tuesday’s meeting agenda is the recommendation “That Council adopt the Interim Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan” and, in doing so, endorse the actions contained therein to balance recreation activity with environmental sustainability at Wonga Beach.

Crispin Hull questions the future of the Labor party, based on recent results in the ACT and New Zealand, and the impact this may have on the Queensland election results.

He argues that Labor must promote the future of the renewable energy, its associated job creation and profitability, as a new generation of informed, planet-concerned voters come on to the roll.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday evening, commemorating two years since Toyah Cordingley’s body was found on Wangetti Beach. Sunshine yellow flowers and ribbons heralded a moving tribute to a young woman whose passion and selflessness touched many hearts and lives.

Port Douglas is tickled pink to confirm action stations for the 2021 Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival, promising to be bigger, bolder and sweatier than ever!

In a welcome boost for regional tourism, Alliance Airlines will begin flying direct to the Sunshine Coast and onward to Cairns from Canberra on Friday, October 23, with more destinations added in the future.

Mossman is firing up for NAIDOC Week to be held 8-15 November, 2020 with a calendar of events celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Always Was, Always Will Be, is NAIDOC Week’s theme for 2020, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

Get the lowdown on voting in the Cook electorate, from the diverse nature, culture and political history of the area, to the colourful melange of this years’ candidates. Let us introduce you to each of them, and their key priorities for our region.

Every third week of October, the Australian Water Association organises National Water Week and makes a splash across Australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to build awareness around the value of water. Access to clean water is hugely important to our daily lives, and it’s down to all of us to protect our water environments and resources, and use water wisely.

Tangaroa Blue Foundation are closing off Reef Clean Month with another push to the community to register a site along the Great Barrier Reef catchment for a clean-up. Tangaroa Blue, through the ReefClean Project, is calling on citizen scientists, schools, community groups, local governments, and all ocean lovers to participate in the GBR Clean-up.

St Crispins Cafe played host to a glamorous “Evening of Tropical Style” on Saturday, featuring fizz, finger food and fashion.
Creative energies from Whats On In Port, St Crispins, and Cairns & Port Douglas Creative, collaborated to host an evening to celebrate tropical spirit, style, and to be frank…simply making it through #COVID2020!