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Flu warning after spike in Queensland numbers

Reported flu cases across the state have hit their highest level for the year, and Queensland Health is warning the number has not yet peaked.

YOU SAID IT! Where’s our bus?

Justin McKay - Public transport is a big problem in this area, not everyone can drive.
Julie Robertson - Been done before and just not enough population to make it viable. We are a small shire and living here means your own transport!

Douglas Shire unites to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC

Douglas Shire will come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week with two community-focused events on 28 and 30 July, reflecting this year’s national theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

POLICE NEWS: Have you seen this man? Footage released after armed robbery

CCTV footage of a man who may be able to help with investigations into an armed robbery in Cairns North on Wednesday, July 16, have been released by police.

POLICE NEWS: Arrest after driver injured by carjacker

A 17-year-old Mareeba boy has been arrested after a man trying to stop his own car from being stolen was assaulted.

Extended night closures kick off on the first of Douglas Shire's main roads

Douglas Shire road users have thankfully been spared night road closures so far this tourism high season, but that is about to change.

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Positions Vacant

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 since 1993, with the majority of Inbound Tour Operators and agents preferring to use our services above others. We also service many local hotels in Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Cairns and the general public.

It is company policy to have a narrow and expert focus on airport transfers only. 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 and work, think about calling Exemplar.

QUALIFIED PLUMBER

Full time / $40-50 per hour

Briody Plumbing is a locally owned company, operating in Cairns for over ten years. We currently have a permanent, full time opportunity for a Qualified Plumber with experience in either of the following areas; Domestic, Commercial and Civil Plumbing. Qualifications & Experience • Valid QLD Plumbing License (QBCC) • Current QLD driver's license • Construction White Card • Must have own tools

Great company benefits.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to [email protected]

Community Notices

An author Talk with Mary Pearson at Mossman Library

'Weighed Down' is about our relationship with our bodies and with food. It's perfect for readers who have faced the struggle with this relationship themselves or have someone in their life who might be. It includes evidence-based information, written in a way that's understandable and relatable.

Mary, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, brings warmth, smarts, and a fierce passion for self-worth to every page. She’s on a mission to help readers unlearn toxic diet culture and reconnect with themselves—without guilt, shame, or calorie counting. Douglas Libraries [email protected]

Join Us at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden!

Every Tuesday afternoon from 1:15 to 3.45, immerse yourself in the joy of gardening and community at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. We're cultivating a garden of love and care for all to share.

Experience the satisfaction of growing, harvesting, and providing for ourselves and our community. Learn the art of nurturing from seed to plant, and discover the value of collaborative creation.

Join us to create a beautiful space where we learn from the Earth's wisdom, support each other, and foster a sense of togetherness. Let's sow the seeds of a brighter, more connected future together.

For more information, visit us at the Neighbourhood Centre or contact Tanya on 40995518 for more information.

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