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Bad blood on the boil in Noah's Bridge saga

The long-running saga of the replacing of Noah's Creek Bridge has been causing tempers to boil over on an online forum in the Daintree Rainforest region.

Car crashes into Port Douglas shops after driver steps on the wrong pedal

A car has ploughed into the block of shops next to the Port Douglas Road and Barrier Street roundabout, taking out a set of wooden beams that hold up the roof in front of the businesses.

Learn to save a life at free trauma response workshops

Local residents will have the chance to learn vital trauma response skills at two free “First Minutes Matter” workshops, hosted by LifeFlight, Queensland’s aeromedical rescue service, in Port Douglas and Mareeba on 14 and 15 July.

Anna Soltwedel helps local families say goodbye with meaning

Helping people say a meaningful goodbye, that is what Anna Soltwedel strives to do in her role as a funeral celebrant with Candlenut Funeral Ceremonies.

Bold new ride rolls into Port Douglas with new owners

When Reece and Aviv Jones took over Tropical Trike Tours in April 2025, it wasn’t just another business move, it was the realisation of a lifelong dream on three wheels.

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Positions Vacant

FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

H2O Warehouse is a long-standing business of 26 years in Port Douglas, Queensland. We are looking for a new member to join our team.

We service and maintain large resort style swimming pools in the Port Douglas region.

-38 hours per week/24 hours per week (1 x full time position/1 x part time position)

-Must be able to swim

-All training will be provided on site

-Based in a large resort in Port Douglas

This position has an immediate start.

Accommodation is not provided however there are many options within walking distance of the site you will be based. This position counts towards the 88 day visa however, this is a long term position for those interested.

Please send your resume to : [email protected] or call 0417199692

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE – Print, Digital & Magazine Full-time or Part-time (3 days/week)

Join a dynamic local media team making a real difference in the Douglas community.

Newsport Publishing is a proudly independent media company delivering engaging, trusted content across our tri-platform media channels: Newsport Newspaper (bi-weekly print), Newsport Digital (online news), and Port Douglas Magazine. We’re deeply embedded in the local business community and passionate about telling the stories that matter.

We're now seeking a driven Advertising Sales Representative to grow our advertising base and represent our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm.

About the Role You’ll be responsible for: • Selling advertising packages across our newspaper, digital platform, and magazine. • Building strong client relationships with local and regional businesses. • Managing advertising bookings, client briefs, campaign delivery, and follow-up. • Oversee and support regular distribution of the newspaper (own vehicle required).

This position offers flexibility and can be structured as either full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days/week), depending on the successful applicant’s availability and experience. Typical hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, and we encourage flexible work hours as required.

About You You’ll bring: • A minimum 2-5 years experience selling advertising for newspaper, radio, digital, or magazines. • Experience in advertising software and CRM’s such as Hubspot and Adbutler are desirable. • Experience creating and implementing successful client campaigns. • Strong communication and client management skills. • Design skills appreciated to create campaigns and presentations • Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Good organisational and time management abilities. • A valid driver’s licence and your own vehicle.

Why Join Newsport? • Be part of an independent local media company with real community impact and local pride. • Work with a creative, close-knit team committed to local storytelling. • Sell across multiple media channels with room to innovate and grow. • Enjoy a positive, supportive and energetic team culture.

How to Apply Send your resume and a short cover letter to Peter, at [email protected]

Please note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be Australian permanent residents.

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An author Talk with Mary Pearson at Mossman Library

'Weighed Down' is about our relationship with our bodies and with food. It's perfect for readers who have faced the struggle with this relationship themselves or have someone in their life who might be. It includes evidence-based information, written in a way that's understandable and relatable.

Mary, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, brings warmth, smarts, and a fierce passion for self-worth to every page. She’s on a mission to help readers unlearn toxic diet culture and reconnect with themselves—without guilt, shame, or calorie counting. [email protected]

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

learn 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] Sean [email protected]

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