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Cairns Hospital has recorded nearly 400 cases of melioidosis in the past two decades, with more than double the amount of cases in the last few years. A new study has found that urban expansion may have contributed to the rise in cases of the dangerous soil-borne disease.

“Overall, it points to a strong likelihood of a hung Parliament and a Government that will have to listen and not ignore other voices on things like climate, integrity, public health and education and treatment of women and so on.”

Enjoy our definitive guide to the weekend events around the Douglas Shire and beyond….

Douglas News Network’s editor, Andre Leu, will be speaking shortly at the High-Level Segment of the “4 per 1000” Initiative at the COP26 Science Day being held in Glasgow. Andre was an original signatory (signature No.7) of the International Agreement at the Paris Climate Change meeting in December 2015.

$5 million worth of safety roadworks south of Craiglie have commenced, which will include road widening, installation of guardrails and wide centre line treatment of the Captain Cook Highway.

Local journalist Crispin Hull shares his review on this weekend’s HAMLET performance at Clink Theatre.

In this harsh land, Australians have got a reputation for ingenuity and adaptability. But Morrison’s Australian Way is to practically ignore the new opportunities of renewable energy.

Some say the silly season in the Douglas shire kicks off with Melbourne Cup celebrations…and with the range of activities and events around the region, they’re probably not wrong. Whether you choose to chill or to play social butterfly, there’s something for everybody happening this weekend…

There has been an unexpected COVID-19 detection at Marlin Coast Wastewater Treatment Plant in samples taken on Tuesday 2 November 2021.