Breaking News / Lockdown Support For Queensland Businesses Announced
“We understand two lockdowns within a month presents a new challenge, which is why I am announcing this package today.”
2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants of $5,000 will be available to eligible small and medium businesses across all industries across Queensland.
Crispin Hull / On Tax
A morally bankrupt, supine, irrational sell-out was committed by the Australian Labor Party last week when it said it would acquiesce with the third, and…
What’s On Around the Douglas Shire This Weekend 30 July-1 August 2021
Enjoy our definitive guide to ‘What’s On’ in, and around, the Douglas Shire this weekend.
On The Agenda at Tomorrow’s Douglas Shire Council Meeting
An Ordinary Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council will be held tomorrow Tuesday, 27 July 2021 at 10:00a.m. at the Council Chambers, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman.
Australian Government Refuses to Provide Information About Daintree Hydrogen Grid
Mr McDonald says that the conservation sector and local residents are so alarmed by the prospect of this grid power proposal, which would, if implemented, drive further development and its associated environmental impacts. This will necessitate a strong response by the environmental and scientific communities in the form of a renewed campaign to preserve the Daintree’s unique environment in the face of this renewed threat. “Daintree is well known and precious to all Australians, one of its icons, like the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, and it is our view Australians, indeed the world, will want it conserved, not developed”, said McDonald.
Crispin Hull / Australia’s Covid Crisis Buck
If Prime Minister Scott Morrison had a buck-related sign it would say: “Send the buck lower down the food chain to anyone but me.”
What’s On Around the Douglas Shire This Weekend 23-25 July 2021
Enjoy our definitive guide to ‘What’s On’ in, and around, the Douglas Shire this weekend.
Vital Women’s Health Issues to be Addressed in Upcoming Douglas Shire Information Session
“We know there are pressures on our local health system and that can sometimes deter people from seeking medical advice, or dismissing a niggling issue. On top of this many women don’t feel comfortable to discuss health issues with friends and family, and with some taboo around women’s health issues there can come a lack of awareness and willingness to take action.”
Perspectives / Dr Doug Quarry on “Will Our Moving Impatience Get Mr Morrison Re-elected? “
Dr Doug Quarry shares his perspective on the COVID crisis and its impact on the Federal government’s popularity…
Queensland Health Adds Local Exposure Sites for the Far North
Queensland Health Adds Cairns Exposure Sites for the Delta strain of COVID-19