Shaun Hollis

Adelaide

Reporter at Yorke Peninsula Country Times

Reporter at the Yorke Peninsula Country Times, cartoonist, songwriter and opening batsman

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Articles

Cat-curfew campaigner sets his aim higher

1 week ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: A Douglas Shire resident has stepped up his long-term campaign to protect native wildlife by calling on the newest state Environment Minister to implement a statewide cat curfew. Ian Mitting, who has been fighting for more than a decade to have tougher cat laws implemented in the Shire region, wrote to State Government Environment Minister Andrew Powell earlier this month.
Unique insight into the fascinating world of the Kuku Yalanji

2 weeks ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: On November 28, 1961, a Kuku Yalanji couple from Mossman, and three of their six children, received a letter from the Queensland Director of Native Affairs granting them an exemption from the Aboriginal Preservation and Protection Acts 1939 to 1946. This meant they now had greater freedom over their affairs, where they could live and whether they could raise their own children.
New exhibition giving a sugar hit to art lovers

3 weeks ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: Bianca Velder says she is excited that her artwork Mellifera has become the public face of the latest Douglas Arts Studio Gallery (DAB) exhibition Sweet as Sugar. The piece, which features on the posters for the Mossman gallery exhibition running from tomorrow (Saturday, June 7), is all about the drive for some to be pushed to work harder like queen bees - Mellifera is Latin for “honey-bearing”.
Revellers ensure Carnivale is a roaring success

1 month ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

DAINTREE RAINFOREST TOUR GUIDETony’s Tropical Tours is a family-owned, award-winning tour company based in Port Douglas. We are a tight-knit, friendly and supportive team offering flexibility and support throughout your working week. We believe we have the best tour guides in the region - just take a look at our TripAdvisor & Google reviews to see if you agree with us. We are on the lookout for passionate and enthusiastic Tour Guides to join our dedicated and knowledgeable team.
Election remnants still strewn around a fortnight later

1 month ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

DAINTREE RAINFOREST TOUR GUIDETony’s Tropical Tours is a family-owned, award-winning tour company based in Port Douglas. We are a tight-knit, friendly and supportive team offering flexibility and support throughout your working week. We believe we have the best tour guides in the region - just take a look at our TripAdvisor & Google reviews to see if you agree with us. We are on the lookout for passionate and enthusiastic Tour Guides to join our dedicated and knowledgeable team.
Snap up the chance to view some top photography

1 month ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: Photography fans will be pleased to know the annual Douglas Photographic Society exhibition has launched today and runs for a week. Club president Tracey Jones says she is excited to stage the Tropical Destinations exhibition. “We’ve got some amazing photos,” Jones says.
Far north leading the way in upholding proud Aussie film tradition

1 month ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: Going to an Australian drive-in these days may seem a bit like “mission impossible”, but there is one unlikely spot where old-school lovers of the one-time Aussie favourite pastime can still get their fix - Mareeba.
Croc committee receptive to FNQ conservation push

1 month ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: Crocodile campaigner and Daintree River tour operator David White says he “feels very positive” following a public meeting held in Cairns last week to discuss a possible new State Parliament bill designed to further control croc numbers. Mr White, who was invited to speak on behalf of First Nations people at the Thursday, May 8, meeting, said he “even got to sneak in some of his own thoughts”.
Pink round soaring to new heights

1 month ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: The Pink in the Tropics charity sports day in Port Douglas this weekend is promising to be the biggest one ever, with the Reef Raiders rugby club coming on board for a blockbuster home tripleheader with the Port Douglas Crocs men’s and women’s AFL sides.
Solar farm plan for highway just north of Port Douglas

2 months ago | newsport.com.au | Shaun Hollis

Last updated: A new 7ha solar farm is being proposed for the corner of the Captain Cook Highway and Killaloe Dump Road between Port Douglas and Mossman on a parcel of land next door to Vic’s Nursery.