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New gift register a win for transparency - Mayor

A new political-donations register designed to make Douglas Shire councillors and staff more accountable to ratepayers has been hailed by the Mayor as a long-overdue win for transparency and integrity.

2025 the sweep of history

There is a constant to which virtually all of the destructive chaos emanating from the United States in the first two months of Donald Trump’s presidency applies. It can help us understand the madness.

More than six-month wait for Toyah case retrial

The retrial of Rajwinder Singh in the Toyah Cordingley murder case will not take place for another seven months.

Iconic Glass House sees price drop as Raine & Horne pushes for sale

Perched atop Flagstaff Hill at 26 Island Point Road, the iconic Glass House has long turned heads in Port Douglas. Renowned for its bold design and breathtaking views, this landmark residence has returned to the market with renewed motivation to sell, offering a rare chance to secure one of the town’s most distinctive homes.

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THIS WEEK 5 YEARS AGO

Mates helping mates is the Douglas way

In recent months, Douglas Shire residents have really shown their willingness to lend a hand to a mate in a need, holding countless fundraising efforts throughout the region for the bushfire crisis hitting south-eastern Australia.

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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

RUGBY IS BACK IN PORT DOUGLAS!

This Saturday the Port Douglas Reef Raiders kick off their 2025 season against the Southside Crusaders at 4pm!

We also welcome the newly established Tableland Reds to Raider Park! The Tableland Reds will run out for their inaugural match against the Southside Crusaders at 2pm in a Reserve Grade clash you won’t want to miss!

Come join us for an afternoon of rugby, food & drinks! Port Douglas Rugby [email protected]

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

earn 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]

Public Notice

LOOKING FOR AN IDEAL SPACE TO RUN FITNESS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, PERSONAL TRAINING?

It's My Time Fitness, Mossman Showgrounds, has availability for use of our spacious air conditioned premises, on a casual regular basis. There are flexible options for room hire only, or offering classes promoted on our club timetable.

Our club features gym mat flooring throughout, some fitness equipment, toilet facility, kitchen and limited storage. We are ideally located in the fitness precinct next to the oval, with adjacent undercover areas, so you can utilise the outdoors as well as indoors.

The space would suit (but not limited to) Pilates, Fitness circuits, Boxing for fitness, Self Defence, Kids classes, Meditation....the choice is yours.

Interested? Please contact Yvette Le Griffon 0408 010 570 or email: [email protected] to enquire or arrange an inspection.

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