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Douglas Shire waking up to flooded roads, downed tree branches and tidal storm surges

Heavy overnight rains, storm-surge tides and gusty winds across Douglas Shire are currently causing widespread dangerous conditions as locals and travellers wake up and attempt to move around the district, prompting warnings from authorities.

Signs in the sky that Port Douglas is safe from Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Power outages and seabirds circling over Port Douglas on Thursday night were eerie reminders of Far North Queensland’s vulnerability at the hands of Mother Nature as Tropical Cyclone Narelle closed in on Cape York threatening some of the strongest winds in Queensland history.

YOU SAID IT! Will rising land values hike up rates?

Sara Mulcahy - I don’t get how the land value can double in 12 months and yet the house value stays the same. Maybe someone can explain that to me.

Janice Ruffles - I think the last time the State Land Valuation was done was in 2022, so you would say that land and house prices have increased since then.¹

More than 200 emergency power crews on standby

Far North Queensland’s main electricity supplier has moved to reassure people it is ready to respond swiftly to damage to power lines caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

Coen stands strong against Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Coen has been spared disaster from Tropical Cyclone Narelle, with Police releasing vision and details from the remote town showing there have been no reports of significant infrastructure damage, injury or rescues from the community.

Voices from around the world echo through Mossman High

Mossman State High School is celebrating Harmony Week in style, highlighting the rich cultural diversity within its classrooms.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINEESHIP

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday – Thursday)
Term: 12-month traineeship
Salary: This is a traineeship position, with pay in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award traineeship rates (approximately $22.06 per hour).

Port Douglas Community Service Network Inc is seeking a Community Services Trainee to gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Community Services.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone wanting to build a career in Community Services and make a difference in their local community.

HOUSEKEEPING AREA LEAD STAR
(Permanent Senior Leadership Role)

Star Resorts is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Area Lead Star to oversee housekeeping operations across our Port Douglas properties. We use the title Area Lead, reflecting our hands-on leadership style. In many larger hotels this role would be equivalent to a Housekeeping Manager, Head Housekeeper or Executive Housekeeper.

This is a leadership role responsible for ensuring our apartments and resort spaces are presented to the highest standards while supporting and developing our housekeeping team.

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Community Notices

CANCELLED WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 20-3-2026 , DUE TO CYCLONE NARELLE
20-3-2026 9:30AM MOSSMAN AOG CHURCH
https://www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org/wdp/
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COMBINED CHURCHES EASTER PROGRAM

Martine Plumbe
0408 774091

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