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DR HUGH SPENCER, AUSTROP FOUNDATION ⟼ Hydrogen is an inefficient electricity system ⟼ The Daintree Coast climate is too cloudy to make electricity at scale ⟼…

A local artist genuinely captured by the wonder of the sea, Stephanie Elizabeth shares a little of her mermaid tale with us today. Recently returning to Port Douglas, Stephanie is setting up home and studio in the destination that most inspires her creativity.

History / 8 June post from Lieutenant James Cook’s Journal 250 years ago

History / 7 June post from Lieutenant James Cook’s Journal 250 years ago

⟼ When will the public gallery re-open for Council meetings?

18-year-old Sheean was aboard HMAS Armidale during a Japanese aerial attack in the Timor Sea on 1 December 1942. Rather than abandon ship he took to a gun and shot at the Japanese aircraft saving many lives. He went down with the ship.There has never been an Australian naval Victoria Cross. What more does our government ask of Teddy before they will recognise him with a VC?

History / 6 June post from Lieutenant James Cook’s Journal 250 years ago

History / 5 June post from Lieutenant James Cook’s Journal 250 years ago

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.

An afternoon escape to the Daintree for a wander amongst ancient giants and a cassowary spotting adventure…