Crispin Hull / Collapse
Look at the US now. Its President is so psychiatrically disordered with narcissism that he is incapable of dealing with the COVID crisis in a coherent, empathetic way. Everything he says and does is through a prism of himself. He has now turned his whole re-election campaign into one of race hate, law and order and a bizarre invention of a threat from “left-wing fascists”.
Perspectives / Rod Davis offers his perspective on planning futures for the Douglas Shire
“We now have a more right wing team at the helm, and as former property development manager, with a few billion bucks of crazy projects behind me, as well as being a loony green, I offer a view on both sides of the fence here.’
Camp Success / Empowering local indigenous youth
Local cultural awareness camps for youth offenders funded by Corrections Queensland
Goals include developing pride in indigenous heritage and bush skills
Builds on a program run by Richard Burchill
DAINTREE POWER / Scheme Requires Major Clearing
Power scheme proposes to clear World Heritage Daintree Rainforest
The Cane Cut / Mossman Mill update
Management is confident that the Mill is now, and will remain, fully operational for the 2020 crush.
Local Sport / Basketball Club calls for community support
Port Douglas Basketball Club shares their view that local basketball needs an indoor stadium and that the broader community needs an indoor sports and entertainment centre.
DAINTREE POWER / The Future Of Micro-Grid?
What is the future of the micro-grid project?
Approximately 60 residents attended a presentation in Diwan on Sunday by Daintree Renewable Energy Inc.’s Russell O’Doherty and Volt Advisory Group Project Manager Richard Schoenemann, as the Daintree Micro-grid project pushes further toward shovel ready.
Local News Bites / Tuesday 7 July 2020
Equo Straws have launched four variations of a 100% biodegradable and compostable straw using natural ingredients sourced from local farming communities including coconut straws, rice…
Douglas Shire / Planning limits to urban growth
Lans use planning has been the foundation for thirty years of local Douglas prosperity and nature conservation. Urban expansion will undermine economic growth.
Daintree Power / Microgrid project pushes closer to being shovel-ready
NATALIE JOHNSON Approximately 60 interested residents attended a presentation in Diwan yesterday by Daintree Renewable Energy Inc.’s Russell O’Doherty and Volt Advisory Project Manager Richard…










