Conversations / With No Waste Warrior, Carmel Hatfield
One local woman’s life story inspires us to make a difference towards waste-free living. Carmel Hatfield speaks with DouglasNews.Network about her journey towards a sustainable life.
Environment / The regeneration of the Four Mile Beach foreshore vegetation
Environment / Andre Leu investigates the history and current status of the regeneration of the Four Mile Beach foreshore vegetation
Dr Doug Quarry / Free vaccine dose for every Australian by early 2021
The Morrison government has confirmed today that every Australian will receive a free coronavirus vaccine dose.
The Federal government has signed an agreement to secure a minimum of 25 million doses with British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
Dr Doug Quarry / COVID-19 cases down in Victoria and NSW
Victorians should be proud today; their hard work during Phase 4 lockdown is now paying off. And all Australians should say “Thank you, Victoria!”
Local Sport / Douglas Hockey’s Monday night action
A great round of hockey this weekend with the Douglas Hockey Association’s Week 1 of adult competition.
The Reef / The fascinating complexity of coral colonies
Like landscapes, organisms are the sum of complex networks of interacting elements from many different groups of smaller organisms. Coral colonies are a dramatic example of this idea, with animal, plant, bacterial and other actors contributing to the whole that we call a “coral”.
Local Sport / Dragons keeping the dream alive
Dragons keep the local footy dream well and truly alive!
Local Sport / Douglas United Dragons dominate the pitch
HEATH MELTON On Friday night the Douglas United Dragons hosted the Edge Hill Tigers, prior to the game the Dragons found themselves sitting fifth on…
Kindness / A simple act reminds us of the goodness in humanity
“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most under-rated agent of human change.”
Nature / Native Nutmeg
Myristica insipida is our native nutmeg, an important food source for the Torresian imperial pigeon.









