Environmental Report / Captain Cook reported finding coconuts in Australia
Evidence that coconut palms were present in tropical Queensland before Captain Cook’s journey.
Crispin Hull / Get smarter, get more resilient and more self-reliant.
We should get smarter, more resilient and self-reliant. Governments should promote innovation, especially in renewables, and education and training.
The Cane Cut / Crushing resumes today
Mossman Mill installed Boiler Water Level Controls during the off season but the upgrade has caused some teething issues at the beginning of the season. After more modifications and inspections overnight, the boilers were fired up this morning at 5.30 am and today’s crush is well underway with bins busily rolling in to the Mill.
Local News Bites / Friday 26 June 2020
Local News Bites / Friday 26 June 2020
Breaking News / Cairns Regional Council Freezes Fees and Charges
Cairns Regional Council has not increased fees and charges this year to assist residents, businesses and ratepayers due to the financial impacts of COVID-19.
Local News Bites / Wednesday 24 June 2020
Local News Bites / Wednesday 24 June 2020
Ahoy there / Macrossan Street garden beds begin to take shape
The Macrossan Street Garden Bed Enhancement project is well underway with several boat shaped garden beds in place filled with new plants.
Conversations / Belinda Williams and the IsoArt Escape project
Budding Picassos throughout the Douglas Shire have warmly embraced Belinda William’s IsoArt Escape online art project. Jayne chats with Belinda to find out more about the project.
Local sports / Fantastic Gymnastics
After a long and difficult break, Mossman Gymnastics Club is head over heels to swing back into action for the rest of 2020. Stage 1 re-opening has just kicked off, with limited classes returning to the gym. A full-scale re-opening is planned forMonday 13th July, 2020.
Back Country Bliss / Business of the Week
As the Douglas Shire awakens from the COVID-19 lockdown, each week, DouglasNews.Network shines a light on a local business operating within the stunning backyard we call home.Today, Jason from tour operator Back Country Bliss gives Natalie the lowdown on everything blissful, and chats about taking the path less travelled on Back Country Bliss’s Devil’s Thumb hiking tour.