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Douglas locals take lead in Addams Family musical

Two Douglas Shire locals are stepping into the spotlight once again, this time in the upcoming Addams Family musical comedy with the Cairns Choral Society.

Douglas Shire misses out on fair share of $89m housing fund

Millions of dollars worth of State Government announcements were made last week about new housing in North Queensland.

Spider driving in giant nails in Daintree Rainforest

A special “spider excavator” has been hammering in about 300 giant nails during the latest Noah Range roadworks project in the Daintree Rainforest region.

PHOTO GALLERY: Opening nights, picnics and other Shire gatherings

On Saturday, July 12, drinks and darts were enjoyed at the Cosmos Lounge opening on Grant Street in Port Douglas.

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Positions Vacant

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]

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

Community Notices

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. Douglas Libraries [email protected]

Author Talk

Join us at Mossman Library for a fang-tastic morning with JB Thomas, author of the MM Paranormal Romance Tarot Moon!

Get ready for bullies, vampires, and werewolves - oh my!

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this author talk promises to be a thrilling ride. JB is super excited to share behind-the-scenes stories, his writing journey, and what’s next in the paranormal universe he’s created. Don’t miss this fun, interactive author talk.

Saturday 24th May Mossman Library 10:00 AM

Douglas Libraries [email protected]

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