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Crispin Hull / NATO must bring Putin down
❝The one thing we know about dictators is that they can only be relied upon to seek and retain power no matter what the cost to their own people and the people in the nations they invade. Only death or capture will stop them….❞
The Week/End Guide
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
Mayor Kerr silent as fellow Councillors update Douglas Shire on latest meeting outcomes
DouglasNews.Network caught up with Douglas Shire Councillors after last week’s fiery Council meeting to clarify outcomes regarding the aquatic precinct, the media relation policy, and the future of the Daintree ferry operators.
How to have informed and respectful conversations about Indigenous issues like the Voice
As Australia prepares for the Voice referendum later this year, some commentators struggle to create a respectful space for all sides of politics. Especially to discuss the proposed constitutional change.
Crispin Hull / Obsession with surpluses
❝The Federal Government has posted the first actual surplus for 15 years – as distinct from a projected surplus with celebratory coffee mugs just before Covid struck…..❞
Celebration of tropical food and world class chefs returns with Taste Port Douglas 2023
Taste Port Douglas returns from 10 – 13 August, delivering a smorgasbord of culinary masterclasses, signature dinners and unique dining experiences across the tropical Far North.
Why are Taylor Swift tickets so hard to get? The economics are complicated
The release of tickets for the Australian leg of Swift’s Eras world tour has been far smoother than the debacle in the United States, which led to calls for greater regulation of the US ticketing industry. Even so, hundreds of thousands – possibly millions – of Australian “Swifties” will miss out, or resort to paying hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to secure a ticket.
The Week/End Guide
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
Crispin Hull / Restoring trust in politics
❝Question Time was supposed to increase trust in the institution of Parliament by keeping the executive government accountable. But it has now been reduced to a scripted pantomime….❞
Fiery Council Meeting Sees Eventual Approval of Aquatic Precinct but Denies Ferry Motion
In a fiery Council meeting held this morning, despite determined objection by the Mayor, the recommendation to build an aquatic precinct at Jalunbu Park was passed. Support for this location is based on overwhelming results from lengthy public consultation.