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Spike in number of feral pigs caught in Shire

Close to 30 feral pigs have been caught this month by Douglas Shire Council rangers, with the higher-than-average number attributed to the recent dry conditions.

Local school awarded for innovative early learning program

Wonga Beach State School is making waves in education, earning recognition for its exceptional Early Years program at the 2025 Showcase Awards.

IN PICTURES: Baby croc does not survive road crossing

A baby crocodile has been found dead in the middle of a Cooya Beach road by a Newsport reader.

No prawn sale as Diamond Lil "stolen"

A man has been caught in the act of allegedly trying to steal the famed Port Douglas prawn trawler, the would be thief, reportedly running the vessel aground before he was snared and tied to a pole while police were called.

Final act of respect as Mossman school seniors graduate

A large cohort of 80 Mossman State High School students were farewelled last week as the Senior Class of 2025 finished up.

Huge Craiglie fire overnight threatens region

A fire at Craiglie which started late last night and approached the northern end of the shops next to the Captain Cook Highway blanketed Port Douglas with thick smoke and threatened lives and property.

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REGULATED DOGS INSPECTION PROGRAM

Council will be conducting a regulated dogs inspection program from November through to May 31st 2026. This applies only to dogs subject to a regulation under the Animal Management (Cat and Dogs) Act 2008.

Please contact Council for further information.

Phone: 07 4099 9444 Email: [email protected]

Positions Vacant

DETAILER

Exemplar is looking for a car washer/detailer to work at our depot in Craiglie and to keep our fleet looking spic and span. We have just constructed a new maintenance shed with a purpose built detailing bay ready to use. This means our detailer will work in the shade, cooled by the continual breeze.

We seek someone who is a self starter, able to follow directives, has a keen work ethic and an eye for detail. You must be fit and healthy and ready to work as an integral member of the Exemplar team.

Hours are 25 hrs per week. Monday to Friday; 2.30pm through to 7.30pm. No public holidays. We pay award rates for casual or part time. If you have an ABN we can look at contracted rates. You need to hold a driver's license. If not, then we can look at your capabilities to drive within the yard.

If you think this is the job for you, please email your interest to Sam at [email protected] or Cheryl at [email protected]. Or call 4213 3333

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.

Community Notices

CAROLS UNDER THE RAINTREES
21st Dec 5pm-8pm

NATIVITY SHEEP TRAIL
Come join the fun this festive season by participating in a community activity called the Nativity Sheep Trail. The Nativity Sheep Trail is designed to bring people into local businesses and to share the Christmas story. Participating shops in Mossman will have a cute little sheep, wearing a name tag, displayed somewhere in their business. They will also have entry forms and will display a poster at the front of their shop. The idea being that families and children will pick up an entry form, follow the trail through town, visit the participating businesses, find all the sheep and record their names on the entry form. A box at Bartolos shop will be provided for completed entry forms to be deposited. All entries that have the correct names will go into the draw to win a family Christmas Gift Basket. The Nativity Sheep Trail will run from Tues 25th November to Thurs 18th December and the draw will take place at the Community Carols under the Raintrees on Sun 21st Dec. If not present at the draw the winner will be notified by phone. Come and support your local community and see if you can find all the sheep!!! For further details, contact Nativity Sheep Trail Co-ordinator – Janelle Shrimpton – 0407148953.

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