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Some farmers finally offered more flood-relief funding

Queensland farmers will be able to use disaster funding to replant destroyed crops” for the first time in the wake of devastating floods south a Cairns - a money pool not offered to Douglas Shire farmers following the devastating floods that followed Cyclone Jasper in December 2023.

Don't hang around, it's time to take a look at the Constitution

We are racing headlong into an election that will almost inevitably result in a hung Parliament. And many would say we are going to an election far too quickly – hardly time for a government to get its feet under the desk.

Athletes headed for the home of Judo

A group of talented young Far North Queensland judo players are preparing for the trip-of-a-lifetime to the birthplace of the sport.

Stop the presses! Wonga & Daintree students shine on and off the field at Cairns Sports Spectacular

Students from Wonga Beach and Daintree State Schools had an action-packed day at the Cairns Sports Spectacular, diving into a variety of sports and hands-on learning experiences alongside professional coaches.

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THIS WEEK 10 YEARS AGO

Familiar Faces: A Life Crammed Full

Shaun Cram is an imported Geordie with a fine, Operatic Tenor voice.  

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

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FISHING GUIDE(S)

Looking for passionate fishing guides. Positions available for experienced guides and applicants passionate for fishing with minimal guide experience. Apprenticeship on offer, with support to get marine tickets. Long term career opportunity with flexible roster. Call 0499 105 880 / Email resumes to [email protected]

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]

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Mossman State School Pay it Forward Fundraiser - March 8 Sharon Case [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

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Mossman State School Pay it Forward Fundraiser - March 8 Sharon Case [email protected]

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