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DouglasNews.Network has contacted each of the eight candidates for the Cook electorate, to obtain a deeper insight into their values, interests, and their priorities for the Douglas Shire and broader electorate. Deby Ruddell, candidate for the Greens, chatted with us first, and was not able to attend yesterday’s Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association forum, so we’ll kick off with an introduction to Deby today.

Douglas United Dragons hosted Marlin Coast Rangers in a knockout semi-final last night, the winner advancing through to the Grand Final to face Mareeba.

HSBC Australia and the Queensland Government have been announced as the first-ever private and public sector buyers of Reef Credits, a tradable unit that quantifies and values the work of landholders to improve water quality flowing onto the Great Barrier Reef. The first water quality market of its kind in the world, Reef Credits will play a pivotal role in protecting the future of the Great Barrier Reef as both an Australian and international icon.

Dr Doug Quarry provides his weekly insights of developments in COVID-9 immunity and vaccine development.

Douglas Shire Council have released the Interim Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan in preparation for Tuesday’s Ordinary Council meeting. On Tuesday’s meeting agenda is the recommendation “That Council adopt the Interim Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan” and, in doing so, endorse the actions contained therein to balance recreation activity with environmental sustainability at Wonga Beach.

Crispin Hull questions the future of the Labor party, based on recent results in the ACT and New Zealand, and the impact this may have on the Queensland election results.

He argues that Labor must promote the future of the renewable energy, its associated job creation and profitability, as a new generation of informed, planet-concerned voters come on to the roll.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday evening, commemorating two years since Toyah Cordingley’s body was found on Wangetti Beach. Sunshine yellow flowers and ribbons heralded a moving tribute to a young woman whose passion and selflessness touched many hearts and lives.

Port Douglas is tickled pink to confirm action stations for the 2021 Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival, promising to be bigger, bolder and sweatier than ever!

In a welcome boost for regional tourism, Alliance Airlines will begin flying direct to the Sunshine Coast and onward to Cairns from Canberra on Friday, October 23, with more destinations added in the future.

Mossman is firing up for NAIDOC Week to be held 8-15 November, 2020 with a calendar of events celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Always Was, Always Will Be, is NAIDOC Week’s theme for 2020, recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.