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Aussie rock, pop and country legends on the way to Port Douglas

A pair of legends of the Australian rock music scene and a top-line Indie-pop trio will be the headline acts for the Savannah Sounds music festival coming to Port Douglas in May.

Tune in at 9am for a festival band line-up announcement

The Savannah Sounds first band line-up announcement will be made at 9am today.

Possible suspects, witnesses and accused's family speak out in court

The second week of the Toyah Cordingley murder trial has concluded with a probe into the movements of several other people known to frequent Wangetti Beach or who were there on the day of the murder.

‘Skin queens’ Tik & Joyce are dedicated to uplifting women through beauty

Known as the ‘skin queens’ of Port Douglas, Tik White and Joyce Coyle, two passionate women in business, have built a thriving enterprise together, empowering and uplifting their clients along the way.

Taking small STEPS towards making big career changes

In Mossman and the greater Cairns region, the Skills to Enable People and Communities (STEPS) program helps people gain jobs through skills training and education, with local newspapers like Newsport Print supporting adult literacy.

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THIS WEEK 5 YEARS AGO

Port Douglas Croc ‘Babinda’ decides

Babinda, the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat’s resident 4.2-metre Saltwater Crocodile will have a chance to sink his teeth into the election candidates when he predicts the Shire’s next mayor.

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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 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]

Community Notices

Notice of Annual General Meeting All members are advised that an annual general meeting of the members of Mossman State School Parents and Citizens’ Association will take place as follows:

Time: 3:30pm

Date: Thursday, March 20 2025

Place: Reading Room of Mossman State School Library

AGM will be followed by the March General Meeting. Mossman State School P&C [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]

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