Newsport Alert Thursday 20 February 2025

Ol Mate's gone missing again

The saga continues for the Ol Mate Fisherman statue with a check by Newsport late Tuesday of the location where it was reportedly discarded revealing it missing once more.

Search is on for festival headline acts

Who are the big bands coming to Port Douglas for Savannah Sounds?

Tourism Port Douglas Daintree welcomes new board leader

Tourism Port Douglas Daintree will be welcoming in a fresh era after announcing a new chair with more than 40 years’ experience in the industry.

HEALTH WARNING: Mosquito protection measures advised

Queenslanders are urged to take measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid detections of Japanese encephalitis virus and Ross River virus among some mosquito populations across the state.

First Nations graduates from the first ‘Get Into Reef Conservation Training Program’

Citizens of the Reef has announced that in partnership with the Reef Cooperative and the King's Trust Australia, a cohort of young Indigenous leaders have graduated from the Get Into Reef Conservation Training Program.

Business of the day


THIS WEEK 5 YEARS AGO

Neighbour Hell or Heaven?

An intrinsic part of buying a house can also mean the joy or misery of gaining new neighbours.

Dive Into 15+ years of Douglas Shire stories
in our Newsport Archive!

Rob Longstaff

Date: Friday 21 February 2025

Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Location: Club Mossman

World Margarita Day: Tromba Tequila Takeover

Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Time: 9pm - Late

Location: Daintree Bar @ Sheraton Port Douglas

Shanice Duo

Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Club Mossman

Agnes x Harrisons Takeover Dinner

Date: Saturday 22 February 2025

Time: 6PM - 10PM

Location: Harrisons Restaurant

MECHANIC

Exemplar Coaches and Limousines is the leading airport transfer company in the Cairns–Port Douglas region. Our depot is located on the outskirts of Port Douglas. We currently seek a qualified mechanic to maintain our fleet of Toyota Coasters, Commuters, Hybrid Camrys, Hyundai I Maxes, BMW Five Series sedans and a range of single axle luggage trailers.

You must : • be a qualified vehicle mechanic with experience in light commercial vehicles, • possess a sound knowledge of Queensland Dept. of Main Roads and Transport (DTMR) regulations and requirements, • hold a Light Rigid (LR) minimum manual license, and • have the ability to perform light body work, mig welding skills would be advantageous.

We have a fleet of 25 vehicles, which demonstrates daily our high standards of safety and presentation. As such, the company mechanic ‘s role is an integral part of our team and the ongoing success of Exemplar.

The person we are looking for must hold these other attributes: • Have an eye for detail. • Be highly organised. • Have the ability to work in a changing environment . • Works well unsupervised • Communicates well. • Prioritises and has excellent time management skills

This role can be a full time position or an ABN contract, terms are negotiable. If you would like to apply for this role, please contact Sam or Cheryl on 07 4213 3333 or email your CV to Sam at [email protected] or Cheryl at [email protected]

RECEPTION POSITION

Are you looking for your next challenge with a view of leaning everything about the real estate industry? Come and join our exciting and supportive environment, working closely with our Property Management team in a role that would be the first point and face for our clients.

With a long respectable history in Port Douglas, Mossman, and nationwide, you will be joining an experienced team with knowledge, professionalism, and friendliness.

ABOUT YOU • Be tech savvy. • Proactive, punctual, and reliable. • Current drivers licence (provisional driver permitted) • Local area knowledge preferable. • Enjoys being part of a hardworking, fun, high achieving, supportive team. • Enjoys being an active member of our community. • Outgoing, extroverted personality.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? • Opportunity to develop skills and grow. • Attractive salary package plus use of company car. • Join a brand with an award-winning training program. • Opportunity for professional growth and development. • Flexibility for a permanent part-time role. School hours can be negotiated.

If you would like to start building your real estate career today. Kindly submit your resume through to Nicki Nicki Samson LJ HookerPort Douglas & Surrounds [email protected]

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

learn how to swim and dive better, hack your body practise some underwater yoga whilst getting a great Cardio workout with a great group of people, multiage multi gender sport....

Every Friday night at the Mossman pool

contact us at [email protected]