Newsport Alert Friday 08 May 2026

New outdoor library space planned - no trees allowed

Several large trees on the eastern side of the Mossman Library are in the firing line following a plan to build a new $70,000 outdoor space next to the building.

YOU SAID IT! How do you become a local?

Glenda Evans - Haha I worked at the Central and I was there with my five year old son when a tourist asked if we were local and my son said “We live here but I haven’t been alive for 20years so I don’t know.” We moved from the Tablelands so not far away!!

Paramour Cabaret makes bold Port Douglas Carnivale debut

This year’s Carnivale Big Top in Dixie Park will see a new face, and a whole lot of flair, as The Paramour Cabaret moves in to deliver six different shows of live entertainment from 15-24 May.

Think pink at Port Douglas oval this Saturday for a great cause

The annual Pink Round for the Reef Raiders rugby union and Crocs AFL teams will be played this Saturday in Port Douglas.

PICTURE GALLERY: Book launch and Dusty Day attract the crowds

A book launch for author Wild Russ’s new work Motivations at Babal in Port Douglas and the AFL game at Port Douglas oval featuring Dustin Martin were two big events in the region across the past fortnight.

Business of the day


Community Walk Darkness into the Light

Date: Saturday 9 May 2026

Time: 05.00am

Location: Cafe Fresq Port Douglas


SOUND HEALING

Date: Saturday 9 May 2026

Time: 7pm - 8pm

Location: Port Douglas Yoga Studio


Country Rock Fest

Date: Saturday 9 May 2026

Time: 5pm

Location: Ellis Beach Bar & Grill


Stuie Harcourt at Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

Date: Sunday 10 May 2026

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Location: Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

PANEL BEATER (Part Time)

Experienced panel beater
Flexible working hours
Award wages

Submit Resume to: [email protected]
OR 19 Sawmill Road Mossman
Debra Patterson
F.N.Q Bus LinesMossman

BUS DRIVER (casual)

Must have a current MR and DA
Minimum 4 hours per day – split shift
Award wages

Submit Resume to :[email protected]
OR 19 Sawmill Road Mossman
Debra Patterson
F.N.Q Bus LinesMossman

AA meetings in Port Douglas are Open Meetings. Anyone is welcome to come along. We offer a warm, friendly and safe environment for anyone struggling with Alcohol.

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