Month: November 2021

THE troublesome task of gift wrapping will be solved again by the Mossman Hospital Friends of the Foundation. 

COUNCILLOR Abigail Noli will present an alternative Notice of Motion to Cr McKeown’s motion regarding the public health and social measures linked to vaccination status at this morning’s Douglas Shire Council meeting

It is now obvious that the Australian vehicle fleet will be almost totally electric within 10 years, if not sooner, given the way fuel prices are going and given the way the smarter developed countries are going.

Enjoy our definitive guide to the weekend events around the Douglas Shire and beyond….

Since 2013 the Coalition has engaged in a litany of economic mismanagement and misuse of public money. Let’s look at that, item by item.

I personally find now that John’s present actions regarding the retirement of Bally Hooley to be very short-sighted and a quote from him to “be able to view this fascinating piece of history forever” is perhaps overstated since who will take over responsibility from here on?

Enjoy our definitive guide to the weekend events around the Douglas Shire and beyond….

This weekend, talented local artists will be exhibiting as part of the inaugural Great Cape Tribulation Art Expo. If you haven’t heard about this exciting new community event, there is still the opportunity for local artists to get on board.

IN BRIEF / News, views, insights and inspiration from around the Shire and beyond our borders.

Cairns Hospital has recorded nearly 400 cases of melioidosis in the past two decades, with more than double the amount of cases in the last few years. A new study has found that urban expansion may have contributed to the rise in cases of the dangerous soil-borne disease.