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Dangerous weekend on Douglas Shire roads with multiple crashes

A damaged motorbike with broken handlebars remained propped up next to the Captain Cook Highway south of Port Douglas on Sunday morning after a crash on Saturday evening.

Community airport closed after more heavy storms to the north

Lockhart River Airport will be closed until at least tomorrow after a severe downpour on Thursday damaged the airstrip.

AROUND THE TRAPS: Pay it forward Trivia Night

The Mossman State Primary School P&C teamed up with the Mossman Boat and Fishing Club to hold a Trivia Night to raise much needed funds for the students and families of Ingham State School.

Man disappears after leaving Yorkeys Knob

A 48-year-old man is believed to have left Yorkeys Knob to travel to Gordonvale when he went missing more than six months ago.

Women return to the tools as Mossman's She Shed reopens

Ladies in the Douglas Shire are back on the tools as the She Shed in Mossman re-launched last week.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Sea Circus launches season of shows

Port Douglas’s very own performance troupe Sea Circus has been stepping up the pace as high season approaches.

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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

Mossman Show Ball - book now at Ives Mensland or email us and pay via bank transfer.

Mossman Shire Hall - 3 course meal and live music $90.00 per person 21st June 2025

Contact: [email protected] or phone Lara on 0412 027 233

Annual Open Day

Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre [email protected]

Public Notices

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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