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"Sugar daddy" desired in bid to save Mossman Mill history

Douglas Shire historian Pam Willis Burden is “looking for a sugar daddy’’ to help her deliver a tourism sweetener for Mossman, the Shire and Cape York.

AROUND THE TRAPS: Big year for Club Mossman, make your vote count, and Trump

This is going to be a big year for the Mossman Bowls Club. 

WEATHER WATCH: Wet conditions looking likely for rest of week

The Douglas Shire region has had a soaking of rain in the past three days, with more daily falls predicted across the next week.

Top Savannah Sounds act up for four country music gongs

A duo set to play in Port Douglas in May has been nominated for a host of country music awards.

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THIS WEEK 5 YEARS AGO

How Douglas can still remember the Anzac’s

Unsurprisingly Anzac Day has joined the long list of cancelled events due to the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the Mossman RSL is encouraging residents to still honour those who served.

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Positions Vacant

FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST | GUEST SERVICE OFFICER – HOLIDAY RENTALS

Location: Port Douglas Employment Type: Full-Time, 5 days a week (must be available weekends)

Holiday Rental Specialists Port Douglas Getaways is a boutique real estate agency that specialises in holiday rentals. With over 60 handpicked properties under management, we offer the premier choice of luxury holiday homes, villas and apartments. Family owned and operated, Port Douglas Getaways has exclusively serviced the beachside region for over 25 years.

Position Overview We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Front Office Receptionist – Guest Service Agent to join our team. This role is responsible for assisting with front office operations, handling guest inquiries and reservations, and ensuring a seamless guest experience. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, the ability to work both independently and within a team, a positive solution-focused attitude and a friendly personality.

Key Responsibilities: • Manage daily front office operations, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, guest enquiries and reservations. • Manage check-ins/check-outs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. • Provide guest support and coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance. • Maintain records, reservations systems and financial transactions. • Assist with invoicing and reconciling financial records to ensure compliance. • Work collaboratively to support a positive and efficient team environment.

Skills & Experience: • Experience in front office, property management, or hotel reservations preferred. • Familiarity with Resly and booking platforms (Stayz, Airbnb, Booking.com) beneficial. • Strong administrative skills, proficiency in office software, and reservation systems. • Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills. • Ability to multitask, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities. • Professional, friendly, and well-presented. • Availability for weekends, public holidays, and immediate start.

Additional Information: • Must be an Australian permanent resident and reside in Port Douglas. • Five-day workweek, including weekends. • Competitive salary and opportunity to be part of a locally owned and operated business.

Ready to join us? Send your resume to [email protected]

FRONT DESK / SALES ADMINISTRATION

Raine & Horne are well respected, leading Real Estate agency within the Douglas Shire and we are in search of a new star to join our team as a front desk/sales administrator.

The is a dynamic role which consists of assisting the Sales Team with the preparation of the required paperwork for listing and selling property and administering the paperwork through our CRM system and Trust Account System.

You will be first point of contact for clients into the office and phone calls.

The role also requires sound knowledge and understanding of social media and digital marketing. Knowledge of CANVA would be an asset.

You will love this job if you are self disciplined with your time management and you have strong administration skills with knowledge of Microsoft office products

We are looking for a great communicator within a team and on the phone and a strong work ethic is essential with a genuine interest in Real Estate and Marketing.

Position is Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm and occasional Saturday mornings to attend Auctions.

Position is located in our Port Douglas office

Email your CV to [email protected] by 5pm Friday 21 MARCH 2025

Community Notices

CARNIVAL LUMINOSA: Cruise Ship arrival - 20 March 2025

Inchcape have confirmed the booking for Carnival Luminosa, scheduled to arrive in Port Douglas on Thursday 20th March 2025:

Passengers: 3,050 Crew: 1,050

First tender with passengers is expected at 07:00 and last tender to depart at 16:15.

For more information visit https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships
Crystalbrook Marina [email protected]

Tracy Gibson [email protected]

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