Category: Opinion
Crispin Hull / On Debating, Tribalism and Critical Thinking
COLUMNIST Crispin Hull examines the culture of University debating, tribalism and the absence of critical thinking in Australian politics.
Crispin Hull / Howard’s Grim Legacy of Aged Care
COLUMNIST Crispin Hull takes a look at one of the greatest sins of the Howard Government- its changes to aged care.
Opinion / Daintree’s Iconic Ecosystem Is Under Threat
THE World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics of Queensland are one of 19 Australian iconic ecosystems under threat. Dangers to the ecosystem include “habitat fragmentation, fringe livestock grazing, increased urbanisation, more frequent and severe fires and invasive plants and animals. Climate change poses perhaps the greatest threat overall…”
Crispin Hull / The Legacy of John Howard’s Government
COLUMNIST Crispin Hull takes a look at the legacy of John Howard’s government…the opposite of the picture he painted on election night in 1996 when he said that the things that “united Australians were infinitely more important and more enduring than the things that divided Australians”.
OPINION / Our Threatened Littoral Forests, and Why They are so Important
COUNCIL’S recent actions in permitting quad bike and ATV traffic on Wonga Beach, and the inevitable impacts it will have on our important (and World…
Crispin Hull / Tax Breaks & Reform
COLUMNIST Crispin Hull takes a look at the impact of our current tax system on property pricing, home ownership, and tenancy with the rise of the “I rent and I vote” movement.
OPEN LETTER / To Mr Tim Gurner from ‘Protect Our Paradise’
PROTECT OUR PARADISE Reference : Creation Hotel & Residences, Port Douglas Thursday 11 February 2021 Dear Mr Gurner, We respect and appreciate that you love…
CREAM OF THE COMMENTARY / Your Say
A selection of this week’s most thought-provoking comments from you, our readers… In Response to “DAINTREE RIVER FERRY / Council announces tender for interim contract”…
OPINION / Part 2 Breaking Down the Douglas Shire Council’s Draft Economic Development Plan
DOUGLASNEWS.NETWORK Following on from yesterday’s article, we continue to break down the supporting priorities to perhaps offer a glimpse of the deeper thinking behind the…
OPINION / Part 1 Breaking Down the Douglas Shire Council’s Draft Economic Development Plan
DOUGLASNEWS.NETWORK Key issues to address: Support the diversification and expansion of the tourism industry Support the diversification and innovation of the agricultural industry Targeted growth…