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Revelations in the past week of branch stacking in the Labor Party in Victoria and misuse of travel allowances across the political spectrum come just as voters’ confidence in politicians and politics was increasing as a result of their handling of COVID-19.

After 51 COVID-free days, Beijing is experiencing China’s most significant outbreak of COVID-19 since February. The new outbreak has occurred despite rigorous testing, control, and quarantine measures. For this reason, this outbreak has worrying implications for the control of coronavirus globally

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australian organisations are being targeted by a “sophisticated state-based cyber actor” in an address to media this morning…

⟼ Daintree conservation block likely to be sold by Council
⟼ Council threatens legal action
⟼ Shire’s ecotourism reputation under threat

Today we invite you to share the indulgence of a signature Australian dining experience at Ochre Restaurant. Anybody up for coconut prawns, ricotta and wild mushroom gnocchi, or a deconstructed banoffee pie ?

⟼ Will the Mossman Golf Course be forced to close?
⟼ Will Douglas Shire Council bail out a private enterprise?
⟼ How did a not-for-profit Community Club go so wrong?

⟼ Australia’s northernmost sugar cane mill kicked off their crush today. ⟼ See how far our sugar industry has come, and where we’re headed!

History / 16 June post from Lieutenant James Cook’s Journal 250 years ago

The process of Council meetings can be overwhelming at times, particularly given the substantial amount of legislation governing them. Today we break down the Mayoral Minute and how it differs from a Notice of Motion put forward by a Councillor, and motions relating to general business. In doing so, the analysis questions whether in certain circumstances, Mayoral Minutes circumvent the democratic process, and asks readers to consider if the new Mayor of Douglas Shire has broken his key election promise of public consultation, transparency, and openness.

Daintree Food Trail is a collection of artisan producers and food experiences that visitors can enjoy as they travel from Port Douglas to the Daintree. The Daintree Food Trail aims to help visitors find fresh and unique local foods from farm gates, stores and cafes.