Category: Nature & Environment
Research Article / The evidence for native coconuts growing in Australia
What is the evidence that coconut palms were growing on the Australian mainland before the introduction of coconuts by Europeans?
Environmental Report / Captain Cook reported finding coconuts in Australia
Evidence that coconut palms were present in tropical Queensland before Captain Cook’s journey.
Ahoy there / Macrossan Street garden beds begin to take shape
The Macrossan Street Garden Bed Enhancement project is well underway with several boat shaped garden beds in place filled with new plants.
Perspectives / The reality of hydrogen in the Daintree
DR HUGH SPENCER, AUSTROP FOUNDATION ⟼ Hydrogen is an inefficient electricity system ⟼ The Daintree Coast climate is too cloudy to make electricity at scale ⟼…
Environment / A word from Mr Percival for World Environment Day
Celebrating WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, this image of Mr Percival on the Daintree captures the urgency of our need to act decisively to protect the interdependence of humanity, wildlife and the environment.
Perspectives / What is the best option for Daintree power ?
This overview is the first in a series researched by the DouglasNews.Network editorial team addressing electricity options for residents and businesses on the Daintree Coast. We will break down the issues surrounding the longstanding and controversial debate.
Perspectives / Professor warns not to endanger World Heritage area
The environmental and economic impacts of such an unnecessary project are not worth gambling within the new COVID-19 world!
Reef Conservation / Wavelength’s Coral Nurture Program
Natalie has a socially distanced email chat with John about his and Jenny’s remarkable Coral Nurture Program on the Great Barrier Reef.
Perspectives / A teaspoon of sugar for local cane farmers?
Editorial Team member Michael Gabour interviews Mr Don Murday, Chairman, Australian Cane Farmers Association
While tourism and hospitality in the Douglas Shire are reeling from the impacts of COVID-19, the effects on cane industry operations are only minor.
Community / Farewell historic mango trees
Douglas Shire residents woke this morning to a vastly different view on the corner of Wharf and Macrossan Streets after tree lopping contractors removed mature mango trees from the Courthouse Hotel site at 7.00am.