Rainforest photographers recognised for helping protect rainforests at the Canopy Awards 2023
Renowned conservation organisation Rainforest Rescue has announced the winners of the sophomore year of their international rainforest photography competition, The Canopy Awards 2023.
The Week/End Guide
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
Crispin Hull / Should we delay the Voice vote?
❝Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should not abandon the Voice referendum – at least not yet. But if the polls continue their present trend, he will have to seriously consider it..❞
Volunteer Army sought for Gran Fondo Festival in September
The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival is back for another year. Held between 8-10 September, the event has expanded for 2023, and organisers are putting together a volunteer army to support cyclists on and off-road.
Enjoy Cattle, Chooks, Cakes, Cane and Carnival Rides at the Mossman Show this weekend
With the Airtime FMX Freestyle Motocross, pig racing, snake shows, fat cattle and a wood chop display to name a few, this year’s Mossman Show really has everyone covered.
$10,000 Reward Offered in Queensland for Suspected Serial Crocodile Killer
A heartless act of violence has left the Daintree community in shock and sorrow as two majestic crocodiles were brutally killed in the Douglas Shire but a collaborative community effort between newly formed Community Representation of Crocodiles (CROC) and Crime Stoppers has resulted in the establishment of a staggering $10,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of the killer.
The Week/End Guide
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
Crispin Hull / Mystery Ship on the Horizon
Port Douglas residents awoke to a large vessel anchored less than two kilometres off Island Point yesterday morning. And it was still there today. What is it, they asked.
Crispin Hull / Reserve Banks Loses Leverage
❝Spare a thought for the new Governor of the Reserve Bank, Michelle Bullock. In the past few days many have reflected on the “mistakes” of outgoing Governor Philip Lowe, sometimes comparing him to earlier Governors who seemed to use the interest-rate lever with more finesse…❞
The Week/End Guide
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.