Environment / Waterways ‘good’ despite record-breaking weather
Released today, the 2020 Wet Tropics Report Card assesses the health of nine river basins from the Daintree to the Herbert. It is produced annually by Wet Tropics Waterways as an initiative of the Reef 2050 Plan, an Australian and Queensland Government framework for protecting and managing water quality flowing to the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
The report card analyses scientific monitoring data from many organisations and is reviewed by an independent scientific panel made up of individuals with a range of expertise.
Local Sport / Douglas United Dragons breathe fire at Monday night’s game
On Monday night the Douglas United Dragons played away against James Cook University.
Environment / They paved paradise to put up a parking lot
Local residents are questioning the legalities of Douglas Shire Council building a parking lot in a a wetland protection area in the Great Barrier Reef catchment area, extending Cowrie St into endangered littoral rainforest.
Environment / Dugong found dead, tethered to ocean floor near Mowbray River
A happy day fishing and adventuring with friends ended for young Abel Terry with a tragic find near Mowbray River on Sunday July 26, 2020.
Local Sport / Douglas United Football Club are on a roll!
On Friday night the Douglas United Dragons travelled up to Atherton to play the Eagles.
Breaking / Locals saddened by destruction of established trees at Langley Rd development site
Devastated locals concerned with the destruction of established trees and habitat for wildlife have shared video and photography with DouglasNews.Network this morning.
Crispin Hull / Jobs
Should we worry as citizens about our “share” of the debt and if it can ever be repaid?
Should we worry about the Australian Government running up huge deficits during the Covid pandemic?
Should we worry that the debt may get so large that it can never be repaid?
The short answer is No, No, No, but only up to a point.
Local News Bites / Saturday 25 July 2020
CASSOWARY REFUGE | In a state of urgency as more and more cassowary chicks and adults are killed by road traffic, it is great news…
Local News Bites / Thursday 23 July 2020
Seems electric ants have a penchant for hot dogs! Council crews have been luring electric ants at the Killaloe Transfer Station with the sausages attached…
CONVERSATIONS / Up-and-coming young artist Hazuki Kirby
Conversations with local up-and-coming artist Hazuki Kirby