Newsport Alert Friday 09 February 2026

"Act quickly": Port mum's mud disease warning

Port Douglas mum of three Brooke Rigby has issued a strong warning to her community about the need to take action at the first signs of illness, as the 44-year-old ED nurse recovers from the impacts of melioidosis disease.

Heatwave festival is almost here - and we’ve got tickets to give away

Heatwave, Port Douglas’s newest LGBTQIA+ festival, is set to take over the town from February 13-15, bringing three days of music, drag, parties and summer celebration across multiple local venues.

Missing man is seriously injured

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate an 18-year-old man reported missing from Atherton this morning.

Cairns residents can get rid of their greens for free

Clean up the yard and take advantage of Council’s first free green waste disposal of the year from this weekend.

Kempton takes aim at illegal fishing boats

Cook MP David Kempton has said illegal foreign fishing vessels entering into Australian waters in Torres Strait is looking more like an invasion than an incursion.

Business of the day


Cape Kimberley Beach Clean-up

Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026

Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Cape Kimberley car park


INDONESIAN NIGHT @ 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro, RAMADA RESORT

Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Location: 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro at Ramada Resort, Port Douglas


Four Mile Beach Monthly Clean-up

Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Daintree Lounge at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, Port Douglas


TRIVIA NIGHT @ 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro, RAMADA RESORT

Date: Thursday 12 February 2026

Time: 5pm - 8pm

Location: 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro at Ramada Resort, Port Douglas

AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVERS

Exemplar Coaches and Limousines is proud to be the leading airport transfer company in the Cairns-Port Douglas region. We are a family run business operating from Port Douglas since 1993. The majority of Inbound Tour Operators and agents prefer to use our services above others. We also service many local hotels in Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns, and the general public.

It is company policy to have a narrow and expert focus on airport transfers only. Exemplar is not distracted with local town shuttles and the personal life disruption that has for drivers. Our drivers can plan their lives around work with set weekly rosters and daily manifests received by 5pm the day before work. If you are a driver already, and want some certainty regarding your daily life, work and pay, think about calling Exemplar.

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LEGAL SECRETARY | FULL-TIME | PORT DOUGLAS

About Us
Bolt Burchill Tranter Lawyers is a reputable legal firm based in Port Douglas and Mossman, specialising in property law and conveyancing. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients and fostering a supportive work environment for our team.

Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join our team long term. This role involves general administrative and secretarial duties as well as training for property conveyances.

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Author Talk

We're thrilled to welcome author Nadine Cockrem to Mossman Library!

Catch her talk on Saturday, 28th February at 10:00am—it’s going to be an enlightening morning.

Nadine is the author of "The Hope Deck" a daily affirmation card set to deepen your connection with yourself. She's lived the depths of pain, loss, and not knowing who she was. It is her hope that this deck can be your companion to help you navigate whatever season your soul is in.

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