Tag: Breaking News
Crispin Hull / Getting What You Wish For
The Republicans…wanted to overturn the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Rove v Wade which stated that the 14th amendment to the US Constitution (the right to privacy) nullified any legislative attempt by any of the states to restrict abortion.
Crispin Hull / Who was at the top of the University League Tables for Cheating? The Business School.
“As the University of Sydney and University of NSW wring their hands and bewail a massive documented doubling of cheating in the past couple of years we should not be surprised….”
New $2 million home for Far Northern firefighters providing good jobs and better services
The new $2 million Mossman Fire and Rescue Station was officially opened today.
Crispin Hull / This Budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers was the Juvenal of Australian politics – deploring bread and circuses.
❝In a way, Chalmers and Gallagher have reversed budgetary thinking. With apologies to John F Kennedy, they are asking how the wealthy can contribute more to their country not asking how the country can provide less for the not so well-off…❞
Crispin Hull / It is not about promises, but performance
❝To improve government performance you need more revenue which means a fairer, more efficient tax system….Resources, carbon emissions, and consumption should be taxed more. The concessions should be revised on superannuation, negative gearing, capital gains, dividend imputation and fossil fuels. Property taxes should move to annual land taxes to replace stamp duty and transport tax should move from fuel and registration to road use (when, where and how far you travel). Payroll tax should be axed, replaced by higher taxes elsewhere…❞
Crispin Hull / Support and Aspirations for the Voice
❝The recent comments by Nationals frontbencher Barnaby Joyce likening the Voice proposal to a law enacted in Nazi Germany show what a difficult task it will be to get the Voice referendum passed.❞
Community / Nominate a Local Legend
Douglas Shire Council has announced nominations are open for the 2023 Australia Day Awards.
Have Your Say / Boating Facilities in the Douglas Shire
Maritime Safety Queensland, a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, is seeking your feedback on the demand for recreational boating facilities, feedback on current facilities and suggestions about new facilities in the region.
Gallery | Child Protection Family Fun Day
Port Douglas Community Service Network Inc held an event earlier this month for Child Protection Week, promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair | A Cultural and Sensorial Feast
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair has kicked off in in style, in a cultural and sensorial feast showcasing across the city’s arts hubs.