Salsa Port Douglas / Business of the Week
With the cooler weather setting in, (for locals perhaps!) food is just that much yummier!
In celebration, this week’s local business focus is all about food … and wine … and cocktails! Natalie takes five with Rhys from ‘Salsa’, to talk new ideas, iconic birthdays and how to break her linguine pepperincino habit.
Crispin Hull / Spending
When the Government announced this week its $80 billion increase in military spending over the next decade to $270 billion, there was no chorus of “Where is the money coming from?” that usually accompanies pre-election promises of, say, increased dental services or childcare subsidies.
Research Article / The evidence for native coconuts growing in Australia
What is the evidence that coconut palms were growing on the Australian mainland before the introduction of coconuts by Europeans?
Dr Doug Quarry / More Melbourne suburbs may face lockdown
About 300,000 residents of ten Melbourne postcodes have spent their first night of lockdown aimed at stamping out several new coronavirus clusters as another 66 new cases are confirmed in Victoria today.
Budget Analysis / Tourism Port Douglas Daintree funding slashed, Douglas Chamber of Commerce funding approved
⟼Tourism Port Douglas Daintree funding slashed by close to 50%
⟼Douglas Chamber of Commerce (DCC) funding approved for $50 000
⟼Tourism and Economic Development Officer appointed
Response / Environmental Report on the early existence of coconuts in Australia
ddened by this article, which is factually wrong and from an environmental point of view, potentially destructive. Our “endangered coconut?” – not likely – coconuts are one of the least endangered species on the planet! But control of coconuts on our beaches is a divisive community issue.
Enquiry / Questions raised about the future of the Mossman Golf Club and the operation of the Douglas Community and Sports Club
ENQUIRY / Questions raised about the future of the Mossman Golf Club and the operation of the Douglas Community and Sports Club
Politics / Key Outcomes Douglas Shire Council Meeting 30 June 2020
The Douglas Shire Council commenced its ordinary meeting at 11.00am on Tuesday 30 June 2020 and these are the key issues >
Politics / The 2020-2021 Budget
DouglasNews.Network breaks down the 2020/2021 Douglas Shire Budget discussions
With Sugar / Business of the Week
With school holidays underway, increased visitation will see more retail spending in the Douglas Shire. Today, Natalie chats all things sweet with Alison from ‘With Sugar’ – what inspires her, the local and visitor experience, and her love of the old-fashioned retail experience which she has brought to Macrossan Street.