Concern is growing that the US military budget is being squandered on merely improving the small numbers of large, expensive, heavily manned, and hard-to-replace systems and not looking at…
New cane burning conditions have come into effect for the 2019 crushing season to minimise the risks associated with burning cane fields. QFES Rural Fire Service (RFS) Superintendent James Haig…
A leading business entity, who will be vying for one of the four Douglas Shire councillor spots in the 28 March 2020 local government election, said today Council has lost its way. Kym Rowley,…
An exciting new film made by Great Barrier Reef Legacy’s Dr Dean Miller will be shown at Hemingway's Brewery next week. "Kite The Reef" documents the world record attempt of eight people…
Dear Editor,
I refer to your recent articles referenced below: www.newsport.com.au/2019/june/douglas-shire-council-first-to-enter-carbon-offset-deal/
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Dear Editor,
This is the most farcical decision I have ever seen the Douglas Shire Council make: to become carbon neutral at the stroke of a pen. I am not surprised that Councillor Michael…
Dear Editor,
As a concerned resident of the Douglas Shire – I am requesting anonymity – I was not surprised that Michael Kerr was the lone councillor to oppose Council’s decision to participate…
Dear Editor, I am questioning whether Council considered the following before agreeing to the Healthy Reef project:
1. What has Council done to ensure its current carbon footprint is minimised? …
Dear Editor,
There will be two parts to my discussion today: My decisions and reasoning as to why I support this recommendation and the necessary clarification about some ‘facts’ that have either…
Regional Queensland businesses are being urged to contact Ergon Energy to ensure they are taking advantage of the most appropriate energy tariffs for their business. State Energy Minister, Dr…
