The Week/End Guide
Saturday is jam-packed with events-from Reef to Reef MTB, community markets in Wonga Beach, preliminary finals for the Port Douglas Rugby Union team, the second weekend of the 10 day BMUP extravaganza (Neil Murray is live there this weekend) and for music lovers (and fans of Selling Sunset), G Flip drumming at Tanks (Sold Out).
Connection, camaraderie and belonging: why the Matildas could be making you a sports fan for the very first time
With over seven million Australians hooked onto the world cup viewing, many who have never really been interested in sports have recently found themselves screaming at the TV, cheering in pubs and hugging complete strangers.
Crispin Hull / Climate’s Vicious Circle for Insurers
Crispin Hull takes a deep dive into the impact of widespread natural disaster like the Maui fires on our insurance.
Watch the Matilda’s Live and Loud in Port Douglas and Mossman
Douglas Shire Council will host two public screenings of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final of Australia v England on Wednesday.
Official Line Up Announced for Wallaby Creek Festival 2023
Set to grace the grounds of Wallaby Creek at 720 Shipton’s Flat Road, Rossville, from September 22 -24, 2023, prepare yourselves for a captivating blend of enthralling music, dynamic arts, amidst the splendour of this unique rainforest setting.
The Week/End Guide
A gastronomic delight all weekend, with growers presenting at the Mossman markets, a seafood market, food and wine festival, sunset sessions, Sunday sessions, masterclasses, lovely long decadent lunches, bucking broncos at Mt Carbine, markets in Mareeba and beachside at Holloways, UFOs in Cardwell, Japanese dance and street food in Cairns…despite what the weather Gods are telling us, it’s ALL ON! Who needs the rain radar anyway ;)!
Crispin Hull / A Voice plan. Why we feel we are less well off
❝Memo to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: Now you have committed to the referendum this year, you must to everything you can to get it across the line…
The No campaign has used every dirty trick of lies, exaggeration and fear campaigns.
The Yes campaign does not have to join them in deceit, but it has to get a bit clever…❞
The Week/End Guide
From karaoke to cruise ships, Argentinian cuisine to country folk at Coral Lodge, another food and wine festival, trivia, surf lifesaving, beachside markets and lots of live and loud local music…there are plenty of events and activities plenty on offer all weekend!
Work starts on southern Wangetti Trail
Early works have started on the first section of the Wangetti Trail!
These early works pave the way for the 94km trail and a world class ecotourism offering for our region.
The Trail’s first section is a 7,850m multi-use mountain biking and hiking trail from Palm Cove Jetty to Ellis Beach foreshore….
Crispin Hull / Unholy Alliance on Migration
❝What matters is that excessive immigration has put a massive strain on the environment, government services, and the living standards of the majority so a tiny few can vastly profit. We have a housing crisis, congestion, health care beyond reach, and blistering education costs and student debt…❞