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Have your say on whether crocs should be culled, hunted

A deadline for submissions to the State Government about a bill proposing sweeping changes to how crocodiles are managed in Queensland is fast approaching.

Power cuts after Port Douglas road accident

Power supplies across Port Douglas have been cut off this morning after a gas leak in the Paradise Links Resort area.

Port Douglas man charged with rape of teenager

A 25-year-old Port Douglas man has been charged with rape following an alleged incident in Cairns last Friday.

New duplex for seniors and Mareeba community housing company

At the latest Mareeba Shire Council meeting, Mareeba Community Housing Company was granted a three-year extension on the current Service Deed for the management of the Community Housing for Seniors Service.  

Mareeba CBD plan takes next step

The development of a plan which will eventually see the revitalisation of the Mareeba CBD is one step closer as the tender for the blueprint design was awarded to GHD during the March meeting of Mareeba Shire Council. 

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Mother-son team plan premium bar at Marina

A mother-and-son team will be bringing premium island style to Port Douglas with the development of a new bar at the Reef Marina beginning soon.

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

It is company policy to have a narrow and expert focus on airport transfers only. Exemplar is not distracted with local town shuttles and the personal life disruption that has for drivers. 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.

Our head office and depot is located in Craiglie, as such, we currently seek airport transfer drivers who reside in the Port Douglas and Mossman area. These positions are part time permanent with extended hours up to fulltime equivalent if required. All superannuation and entitlements apply as per the National Employment Standards.

Exemplar has a sound reputation as a fair and equitable employer in our region. If you want to be part of our progressive organisation, you must be friendly, people focused, flexible with your hours, well groomed, reliable and demonstrate a keen work ethic. You must demonstrate a safe driving record and hold a current Driver's License (LR min) and Qld. Driver's Authorisation (DA). Training is provided.

Please note that driver’s must hold these mandatory qualifications before applying. Backpackers need not apply.

If you would like to enquire or apply please contact Sam on [email protected] or Cheryl on [email protected] or call 4213 3333 and ask for Sam or Cheryl.

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]

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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

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