Month: October 2021
Major breakthrough for CSIRO in Fight Against Mosquito Diseases
CSIRO researchers have shown a bacteria can successfully sterilise and eradicate the invasive, disease carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito which is responsible for spreading dengue, yellow fever and Zika.
Tropical Sketchfest / Excitement Builds for a Weekend of Artistic Creativity around the Douglas Shire
THE inaugural Port Douglas Tropical Sketchfest is a new and exciting arts and tourism event taking place around the Douglas Shire this weekend.
Crispin Hull / Hung Parliament & Minority Government Looms
“…but hung Parliaments are now going to be the new normal. There are several factors, the most important being the declining primary vote of the major parties..”
Long Weekend Guide / 1- 4 October 2021
Enjoy our definitive guide to ‘What’s On’ in, and around, the Douglas Shire this long weekend.