The hidden cost of living on one of the world’s oldest rainforests

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The Daintree is recognised as one of the oldest rainforests in the world, attracting visitors from across the globe and a culturally significant place for the Kuku Yalanji people. But the UNESCO World Heritage site is also home to about 700 local residents, who live self-sufficiently off-grid, many reliant on diesel generators for electricity. Growing uncertainty around fuel costs means powering their lives is becoming increasingly challenging, renewing calls for a renewable solution. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/ne

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