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YEAR IN REVIEW: Snake bites, Savannah Sounds and food shortages

The year 2025 kicked off with Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon saying she was “looking forward to some sense of normalcy and tranquillity” returning to the region after a tumultuous 2024 dominated by the Cyclone Jasper clean-up and the shutdown of the Mossman sugar mill.

POLICE NEWS: Port Douglas prawn trawler incident charges hit court

An Italian national has been charged with unlawful use of a vessel, operating a vessel without the appropriate licence, and wilful damage in relation to an incident that happened with the Diamond Lil prawn trawler late last month.

Beloved local cafe gets fresh look and new name

Many people strolling past the former Nicha’s Coffee on Macrossan are stopping in their tracks, drawn in by the fresh new look and new name, Eve Takeaway, a familiar favourite entering a new chapter.

Oaks rings in festive fun under new executive chef Amos Lee

Oaks Port Douglas Resort is shaking things up in the kitchen under its new Executive Chef, Amos Lee, who is steering a fresh direction for the resort’s dining experience, transforming not just what’s on the plate, but the way the entire venue comes alive.

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Positions Vacant

DELIVERY DRIVER YARD ATTENDANT

Job Description: Delivery of Raw Material Products to our local area, customer service, Counter Sales, basic yard duties.

Minimum requirements: MR Truck License Loader ticket (not essential as training can be provided for right candidate) 30+ hours per week .

[email protected] 0427040840

MARINE BIOLOGIST/SNORKEL GUIDE DIVEMASTER/DIVE INSTRUCTOR

Join the Award-Winning Team at ABC Reef Safaris!

ABC Reef Safaris, an award-winning, high-end snorkel and dive operator is expanding! With a brand new vessel & the reintroduction of diving, we are seeking experienced and professional crew members to join our team.

Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking reliable, professional, and mature-minded individuals who take pride in their work and can consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Our ideal candidates: • Have prior experience in marine tourism, diving, or guiding • Are passionate about marine life and guest education • Possess strong customer service skills and a strong work ethic • Work well in a small team and take initiative • Are safety-conscious and uphold the highest industry standards

Position Requirements: • Current First Aid, O2, and CPR certification

Marine Biologist / Snorkel Guide: • Degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, or a related field preferred • Divemaster or Bronze Medallion or similar life rescue qualification

Dive Master or Dive Instructor: • Current PADI certification

Why Join ABC Reef Safaris? • Work on the world’s most iconic reef with a high-end tour operator • Be part of an award-winning team • Contribute to real marine conservation efforts • Above award pay, regular work, and a supportive team environment • Flexible, stable employment with opportunities for growth and sponsorship

Ready to join our team? Upload your resume here: https://www.abcreefsafaris.com.au/about/working-for-abc-snorkel-charters

Community Notices

CAROLS UNDER THE RAINTREES
21st Dec 5pm-8pm

NATIVITY SHEEP TRAIL

Come join the fun this festive season by participating in a community activity called the Nativity Sheep Trail. The Nativity Sheep Trail is designed to bring people into local businesses and to share the Christmas story. Participating shops in Mossman will have a cute little sheep, wearing a name tag, displayed somewhere in their business. They will also have entry forms and will display a poster at the front of their shop. The idea being that families and children will pick up an entry form, follow the trail through town, visit the participating businesses, find all the sheep and record their names on the entry form. A box at Bartolos shop will be provided for completed entry forms to be deposited. All entries that have the correct names will go into the draw to win a family Christmas Gift Basket. The Nativity Sheep Trail will run from Tues 25th November to Thurs 18th December and the draw will take place at the Community Carols under the Raintrees on Sun 21st Dec. If not present at the draw the winner will be notified by phone. Come and support your local community and see if you can find all the sheep!!! For further details, contact Nativity Sheep Trail Co-ordinator – Janelle Shrimpton – 0407148953.

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