Month: September 2020

Contrary to the Douglas Shire Council’s claim in its Daintree Crossings Options Paper that “no significant environmental or hydrological studies (are) required to obtain approvals (for a bridge)”, the Qld Department of Environment and Science have informed DouglasNews.Network that any impact on the National Park and World Heritage Area “….would require thorough assessment under the relevant State and Commonwealth legislation”.

Everything Flows to the Sea’, was written by Caitlin O’Neil and illustrated by fellow Mossman High student, Alyssa Jackson. Together, the students have created an engaging and beautiful little book that traces the journey of a plastic straw to the ocean…

Most people do not realise that Australia has many deciduous trees. However, instead of shedding their leaves in Winter, these trees lose them in the Spring. This is their way of conserving water in the dry season. Many of them give wonderful Autumn colours. One of the most common is Terminalia microcarpa commonly called Damson. This tree currently has yellow, orange and green leaves.

Douglas Shire residents are being encouraged to take advantage of an ‘Emerging Leader’ opportunity on the board of Terrain NRM.

For many years, the residents of Port Haven and Ozcare have enjoyed secure and peaceful access to the beach, just a short distance from their homes, along a pathway through the pristine littoral vine forest which protects their community from storm surge and cyclonic conditions.
For residents, the walk through the forest and along the beach, and simply relaxing on the sea shore, is an integral part of their daily regime for physical and mental health and wellbeing.But that is all about to change…..

Terrain and the Wet Tropics Management Authority are calling on Wet Tropics teens to draw inspiration from the likes of David Attenborough, Greta, Dr Karl and local environmentalist Brian “Rossy” Ross and put Wet Tropics environmental issues in the spotlight.

The first philosophers appeared in the sixth century BC in ancient Greece. With civilisation better established, and human cognition more advanced, thinkers began to question traditional explanations for the workings of the universe and society. They sought answers based on rational thought rather than religion or conventional thought until that time.

“Many years ago, I put a petition to the Douglas Shire Council to build more speed bumps to Cape Tribulation to protect the cassowaries and other wildlife, and to slow the traffic and speeding. This was very successful.
Imagine what it would be like if a bridge went across. Endless traffic….”

On Friday night the Douglas United Dragons travelled to Innisfail to take on the Cutters, it was a “must win” game if the Dragons are to keep in the hunt for the minor Premiership, with only one point separating the top three teams in the League and the Dragons sitting in third position.

Would you like the opportunity to buy one of the traditional indigenous artwork pieces exhibited in the 2020 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair?