Tag: Daintree
Daintree Power / Microgrid project pushes closer to being shovel-ready
NATALIE JOHNSON Approximately 60 interested residents attended a presentation in Diwan yesterday by Daintree Renewable Energy Inc.’s Russell O’Doherty and Volt Advisory Project Manager Richard…
UNDER THREAT / Daintree Conservation Block
⟼ Daintree conservation block likely to be sold by Council
⟼ Council threatens legal action
⟼ Shire’s ecotourism reputation under threat
EXPERIENCE / Foodies unite on the Daintree Food Trail
Daintree Food Trail is a collection of artisan producers and food experiences that visitors can enjoy as they travel from Port Douglas to the Daintree. The Daintree Food Trail aims to help visitors find fresh and unique local foods from farm gates, stores and cafes.
Perspectives / The reality of hydrogen in the Daintree
DR HUGH SPENCER, AUSTROP FOUNDATION ⟼ Hydrogen is an inefficient electricity system ⟼ The Daintree Coast climate is too cloudy to make electricity at scale ⟼…
Environment / A word from Mr Percival for World Environment Day
Celebrating WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, this image of Mr Percival on the Daintree captures the urgency of our need to act decisively to protect the interdependence of humanity, wildlife and the environment.
Lifestyle / We’re going on a …cassowary hunt!
An afternoon escape to the Daintree for a wander amongst ancient giants and a cassowary spotting adventure…
Perspectives / What is the best option for Daintree power ?
This overview is the first in a series researched by the DouglasNews.Network editorial team addressing electricity options for residents and businesses on the Daintree Coast. We will break down the issues surrounding the longstanding and controversial debate.
Perspectives / If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you?
The debate continues over bridges and amendments to the town plan, purchasing of lap pools and grooming of beaches…
Perspectives / Professor warns not to endanger World Heritage area
The environmental and economic impacts of such an unnecessary project are not worth gambling within the new COVID-19 world!
Environment / Thousands alarmed over Douglas Shire Council’s threat to Daintree
Within 48 hours of its launch, over 2500 people have signed a petition expressing their opposition to the Douglas Shire Council Mayor’s proposals threatening the Daintree World Heritage rainforest.