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Blueprint maps new path for Mareeba CBD

A more liveable, vibrant and resilient Mareeba where people are more likely to “stop, stay and spend” is mapped out in the Mareeba CBD Blueprint Masterplan presented at last week’s Mareeba Shire Council meeting.

Renewing opportunities for Douglas

A new store and community art space has opened in Mossman thanks to a program designed to breathe new life into regional towns and support local creatives.

Off to a flying start at Wonga Beach School

Wonga Beach State School students have wasted no time diving into 2026, kicking off the year with a Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast, their first major excursion to the Cairns Sports Spectacular and the introduction of a new whole-school literacy program.

When women unite the community benefits

When women come together in the Douglas Shire, the impact often stretches far beyond the room, and this year’s International Women’s Day luncheon on March 6, is set to do exactly that.

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Positions Vacant

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Mossman Hospital
Rural and Remote Services
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Queensland Health

We have current vacancy within our Casual Administration pool. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for over 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of our Rural and Remote Services team.

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Business Operations Manager – Great Barrier Reef Legacy

Port Douglas | 0.7 FTE (3.5 days) | NFP

Great Barrier Reef Legacy is seeking a hands-on Business Operations Manager to help shape how our organisation operates as we grow.

Through our flagship Forever Reef Project, we are preserving coral biodiversity at an unprecedented scale — housing over 40% of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral species at our state-of-the-art Port Douglas facility.

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Community Notices

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026 - NIGERIA
Friday 6th Mar 9:30am Mossman Assembly of God Church, 41 Mossman Gorge Road, Mossman followed by morning tea.
Contact Martine 0408 744091

Author Talk

We're thrilled to welcome author Nadine Cockrem to Mossman Library!

Catch her talk on Saturday, 28th February at 10:00am—it’s going to be an enlightening morning.

Nadine is the author of "The Hope Deck" a daily affirmation card set to deepen your connection with yourself. She's lived the depths of pain, loss, and not knowing who she was. It is her hope that this deck can be your companion to help you navigate whatever season your soul is in.

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