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Newsport Alert Monday 20 April 2026
Search on for Port Douglas "Angel"
A couple visiting Port Douglas recently have shown their extreme gratitude to one of our own in the hope they will discover just how much their act of kindness meant to them.
Armed robbery charges
A 36-year-old Atherton man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Mareeba on April 17.
Local family finds a home at the Port Douglas Surf Club
For many families in the Douglas Shire, joining the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club starts with a simple Sunday morning at the beach. For the Matuzelis family, it turned into something much bigger.
Rocky Horror Show earns rave reviews with live band
The Clink Theatre is buzzing with energy as The Rocky Horror Show continues its season, now one week in and already earning glowing audience feedback. A major highlight of the production is the triumphant return of live music, delivered by a powerhouse 7‑piece band that is thrilling crowds night after night.
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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.
Visit website to see more details.

BOOK LAUNCH — MOTIVATIONS BY WILD RUSS
Celebrate the launch of Motivations by Wild Russ
Friday 1 May 6pm - 9pm at Babal, Port Douglas
Come dressed as your alter ego — Wild ____ [fill in your name or alter ego name or spirit aminal]
Welcoming drink
Signed 2nd Edition for yours truly
MC the Big G
DJ Guest
Surprises on the night
After party TBA
Catered with canapés from Dan and Brendan at Babal
Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Arancini
Paperbark Smoked Barra Rillette.
Boomer Bay Oysters ŵ Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Granita.
Beef Tartare Miang.
Confit Truffle Chicken Croquettes.
$65 for signed book; $40 event only LTD to 60 pax
Ticket sales CLOSE Midnight Wednesday 29 April. Limited to 60 pax.
Come ready to meet amazing people, drink and enjoy some culinary delights... some epic mystery on the night and also the unplanned and inspired. It's going to be WILD

ACCREDITED NETBALL UMPIRES NEEDED.
PHONE SHARON FOR MORE INFO
0435281953
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