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Environmental project shelved after council knockback

Plans to reforest a large tract of inactive farmland on the southern side of the Daintree River have been rejected by Douglas Shire Council, which has voted to keep most of the land available for agriculture in case a viable crop can be found.

Budget preparation the wrong timing for tax overhaul

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have confirmed in the past week that the May Budget will contain major tax changes to help intergenerational inequality.

Tourism body calls for accuracy in relation to latest cyclone forecasts

Far North Queensland is a big place, and those discussing approaching cyclones should keep that in mind so as not to cause any unnecessary impact on visitations, bookings and business confidence, Douglas Shire’s peak tourism body says.

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