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Cassowary family drops by just south of Daintree River

There are cassowaries living around the southern banks of the Daintree River, and more will make homes there if the habitat is made more conducive, one Daintree Village local says.

YOU SAID IT! Calls to change speed limit

Wade Iserief - 60kph and install better signage at the pedestrian crossing near the bridge, as the current signs are too small. This would help non-local travelers know there is a pedestrian crossing.

Anzac Day dawn services a chance to pay your respects to the fallen

Service, loyalty and mateship are some of the qualities that make Anzac Day special for Mossman RSL Vice President Peter Watts. 

A platinum milestone for Port Douglas Sea Temple

As the sun dipped below the horizon last Saturday, casting a golden glow over the iconic resort pool, the Pullman Sea Temple Resort welcomed guests to a spectacular gala dinner to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Port Douglas netballers bring the energy to season opening round

Newsport’s photographer was courtside to capture all the energy of the Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round on Tuesday, April 21.

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CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF

Community Funerals is seeking staff to be available on weeknights (4pm-8am) and at weekends (24hrs) to assist with the transfer of deceased persons.
Full training will be provided.

Staff are rostered on-call one week in three and can usually fit this work around a regular weekday job. You will be paid a daily on-call allowance and a generous $300.00 minimum call out payment.
The applicant needs to have a full drivers licence, be well groomed, ability to work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, physical fitness, willingness to work outside regular business hours and a compassionate and caring attitude.

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BOOK LAUNCH — MOTIVATIONS BY WILD RUSS

Celebrate the launch of Motivations by Wild Russ

Friday 1 May 6pm - 9pm at Babal, Port Douglas

Come dressed as your alter ego — Wild ____ [fill in your name or alter ego name or spirit aminal]

• Welcoming drink

• Signed 2nd Edition for yours truly

• MC the Big G

• DJ Guest

• Surprises on the night

• After party TBA

• Catered with canapés from Dan and Brendan at Babal

Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Arancini
Paperbark Smoked Barra Rillette.
Boomer Bay Oysters ŵ Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Granita.
Beef Tartare Miang.
Confit Truffle Chicken Croquettes.

$65 for signed book; $40 event only LTD to 60 pax

Ticket sales CLOSE Midnight Wednesday 29 April. Limited to 60 pax.

Come ready to meet amazing people, drink and enjoy some culinary delights... some epic mystery on the night and also the unplanned and inspired. It's going to be WILD

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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