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Pathway of accused murderer plotted out in court

The movements on the day Toyah Cordingley died of the man charged with her murder have dominated proceedings at the start of the second week of the Supreme Court of Queensland trial in Cairns.

JUNGLE DRUM: Dig the disruption

I have never been a Trump fan. The little bit I did see of him on TV didn't really endear me to him.

Push on to start up a Mossman rice industry

Mossman farmers searching for a reliable crop to help replace the flagging local sugar industry have been looking into the possibility of farming rice.

BEST OF DOUGLAS PHOTOS - FEBRUARY

In our latest monthly photo gallery as part of a new regular series, we have selected some of the best photos taken across the district for the month of February.

Angela Whittaker on success, strength and women in construction

If anyone embodies the term powerhouse, it’s Angela Whittaker. As owner and financial lead of Port Douglas Windows & Glass, she’s grown the business alongside her husband, Ady’s company Angel Construction, while creating a workplace where the team thrives.

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THIS WEEK 10 YEARS AGO

Familiar Faces: Jack-out-of-the-box

Jack Heywood’s first visit to Port Douglas was in 1958 when he was working as an agronomist with the New South Wales Department of Agriculture on a trip to study pasture species in Queensland.  

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

Upcoming Events

Positions Vacant

CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF

Community Funerals is seeking staff to be available on weeknights (4pm-8am) and at weekends (24hrs) to assist with the transfer of deceased persons. Full training will be provided.

Staff are rostered on-call one week in three and can usually fit this work around a regular weekday job. You will be paid a daily on-call allowance and a generous $300.00 minimum call out payment. The applicant needs to have a full drivers licence, be well groomed, ability to work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, physical fitness, willingness to work outside regular business hours and a compassionate and caring attitude.

If you are interested please email [email protected] detailing your work background, any relevant experience and any questions. Initial enquires by email only please.

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

Group Training

I remind you here that tomorrow we will do two totally free training classes so that you can provide yourself!! If you are interested we have a WhatsApp group and I will put you in (+61 450 444 714)
Aitor [email protected]

LIGHT UP THE PARK

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, March 6
• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: George Davis Park, Mossman
• Extras: Free BBQ, games, and activities, including water games—bring a towel!

This event is a great opportunity to connect with the community, learn about local groups and services, and enjoy an afternoon of food and fun. Thurs 6th March 2025 from 3pm - 6pm Brody Andrews [email protected]

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