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GALLERY | NicNak Shed Fashion Parade 2023

Browse our gallery of Saturday’s NicNak Fashion parade, a joyful afternoon of fun, fashion, great laughs and wonderful community spirit!

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OPINION / Lessons from Asymmetry in War

“The war in Ukraine is doing an immense amount of good on the deterrence front. Ukrainian determination and technological genius have created an asymmetrical war machine that upturns the myth that numbers and overall economic strength will always win the day.”

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OPINION / Fishing for Votes

Shiny new recreational fishing signs dotting the beaches of Douglas Shire remind journalist Crispin Hull of everything that has gone wrong with government and public administration in Australia over the past 30 years….

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Daintree Power Grid Construction to start in October – Entsch

“Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has assured Douglas News Network that work on the Daintree Coast electricity grid will commence in October or November 2023.”

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Invitation | Port Douglas Artists EXposed

Behind the scenes of EXposed, Port Douglas Artists Inc., a collective of artists with expertise in a range of mediums, is the driving force for a dynamic endeavour encouraging local artists to explore new horizons and experiment with different styles and mediums.

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A Different Voice to Parliament

❝But surely… a few drinks and meals at an airport would not influence national aviation policy? Not so….❞

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Everything you need to know about the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival this weekend

This weekend, Port Douglas Gran Fondo comes to town, a captivating three-day cycling festival that beckons adventure seekers to explore our breathtaking region. Learn about the full event details including maps of local road closures.

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Ineptitude shows China threat exaggerated

Crispin Hull takes a closer look at whether “the rise of China” is a bit like “the Soviet menace” – a house of cards that can come tumbling down any minute…. 

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Vote of no confidence in Douglas Shire Council Mayor Michael Kerr

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has dismissed the no-confidence motion passed by the latest council meeting by a 3-2 vote at as having “no legal status” and that it would have “no effect on the future operation of the council”.

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Crispin Hull / Housing crisis demands ‘demand’ action

❝Everyone in the business, economics and politics spheres says we must tear away planning rules to cram in more people and to tear away zoning laws to build houses willy-nilly everywhere. Supply, supply, supply, is the only solution, they say. They are utterly wrong… ❞

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