Year: 2023
Environment News in 5 / Poo, kelp, debris, cloudland and purposeful travel
IN BRIEF / The lowdown on environmental news-cow poo, fishing buoys, Cloud Land, marine debris and sustainable travel updates.
Crispin Hull / Why renters are being done over
❝The research paper did an international comparison and nearly all Australian states are worse for tenants than the bulk of European countries. Moreover, the owners do not do much better.❞
On the Agenda / Douglas Shire Council set to endorse the Uluru Statement
ON the agenda for tomorrow’s Ordinary Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council, there is a resolution that Council affirms and endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart as part of their ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
The Week/end Guide
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
Live your Best Life for Carnivale Parade 2023
Port Douglas’ iconic Carnivale will kicks off for 2023 with the ever popular Parade down Macrossan Street. Floats, walkers, dancers, jugglers, acrobats and performers of all kinds are invited to take part in the annual community event. The parade, which will take place on Friday May 19, 2023 will be presented in partnership with the Property Shop Port Douglas & Mossman.
Crispin Hull / We Must Ask Where is the Money Coming From?
❝For all his deliciously wicked but misplaced personal invective, there was one big grain of truth in former Prime Minister Paul Keating’s criticism of the AUKUS deal. Of the three nations, it was only Australia that had to open the chequebook.❞
The Week/End Guide.
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport…and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
Legendary Daintree crocodile Scarface mysteriously returns
After a Missing Notice was posted for the legendary crocodile, Scarface returned to his usual mangrove haunt on the Daintree yesterday afternoon.
Crispin Hull / New Wars Different Results
❝Journalists fall into the same trap as generals and politicians: they view the present war with blinkers imposed by the experience of past wars.
This has coloured the reaction to the Albanese Government daring to change tax arrangements on superannuation. There would be a major voter backlash, virtually every commentator argued. The horses would be frightened. Where would the slippery slope end, argued the Opposition – Labor will tax ordinary Australians to the hilt.❞
The Week/End Guide.
We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport…and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.
