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Dan comes a cropper in the Daintree

Formula 1 favourite, Daniel Ricciardo has reportedly come a cropper on a dirt bike while riding in the Daintree, getting treatment in Mossman Hospital for a minor injury in hospital.

Police, dogs and a citizen hero recognised

Far North District police officers, 18 in total, along with five former Police Dogs and one member of the public have been recognised for their bravery and dedication to the Queensland community, at the Far North District Honours and Awards Ceremony on Friday.

Blaze threatens residents in Oak Beach

A bushfire on Pebbly Beach Drive at Oak Beach has threatened at least one home and burnt out a large tract of land.

Plea to make safer choices on our roads

This Queensland Road Safety Week, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging the community to make safer choices on our roads and drive down the alarming number of traffic crashes that result in catastrophic injury and death.

PHOTO GALLERY: Out and about in Miallo and Mossman

The inaugural Douglas Shire Book Festival brought authors and book lovers together in Mossman and Port Douglas on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, while the Miallo State School quiz night took place last Saturday, August 9.

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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

MOSSMAN STATE HIGH SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION Presents a FUNDRAISING GALA

Saturday 13 September 2025 5pm til late Mossman Indoor Sports Centre

Tickets $100 includes Buffet Dinner, Bar, Live Band "Moss Vegas" and Comedian Hypnotist Andy Vening*

*Only those who volunteer to be Hypnotised will be selected

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/DEHYX

See Mossman State High School P&C Association on Facebook for further details Corinne [email protected]

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