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WEATHER WATCH: Flash flooding eases as rain slows overnight

Flood waters have subsided overnight at several bridges in the Douglas Shire region including Bushy Creek at Julatten, Anich's Bridge near Mossman and Bloomfield Bridge in the Daintree area.

Expect delays on Captain Cook Highway as works set to begin early next week

Resurfacing of the Captain Cook Highway at Palm Cove is scheduled to start first thing next week, weather permitting.

JUNGLE DRUM: Does charity begin at home or in Northern NSW?

When my daughter was very small I decided that we would sponsor a child. But doing research I was horrified. Not much of the money gets to the kids in many cases.

PICTURE GALLERY: Forever Reef Project opens its doors in Port Douglas

Project partners, supporters, and sponsors gathered on Friday, March 14, to celebrate the official opening of the Forever Reef Project’s new home at the Port Douglas Marina.

On top of the new Daintree boardwalk, you'll soon be having some fun

Work is due to start on a $4.5m rebuild of the Jindalba Boardwalk in the Daintree National Park, weather permitting.

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THIS WEEK 5 YEARS AGO

VIDEO | Port croc Babinda decides… sort of

Yesterday the Wildlife Habitat’s resident 4.2-metre saltwater crocodile, Babinda, was in the spotlight, tasked with predicting who would be our next Douglas Shire 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

Tracy Gibson [email protected]

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]

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