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Jasper devastation laid bare in new report

Close to $300m worth of losses hit the Douglas Shire in the months following Cyclone Jasper, a new report estimates.

Turn your brainpower into lifesaving wildlife care

A figbird chick rescued after falling from its nest, a spectacled flying fox healing after being caught in netting. These are everyday moments at the Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC) in Port Douglas, where hundreds of native animals get a second chance each year.

Lodging plans to help tackle worker bed crisis

A new development project is pushing to provide more housing for Port Douglas’s seasonal workers, with some desperate to find accommodation so they can carry on living and working in Port Douglas. 

Boutique estate offers “beachy” luxury in prime Port Douglas location

A new luxury estate is taking shape in one of Port Douglas’s most sought-after pockets. Just across from the Pullman Sea Temple and a short stroll from Four Mile Beach, BeCHé Port Douglas (pronounced “beachy”) is setting a fresh benchmark in modern tropical living.

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CASUAL SALES ASSISTANT 16-18 YEARS

4 months for busy Port Douglas store selling ladies fashion, jewellery, artwork and homewares. Monday to Friday 9.30 to 5. Must be well presented and possess good communication skills. Very happy work environment and award wages. Training provided. Please phone Anne 0427984140 Mrs Anne P Eldridge PORTOBELLA Port Douglas [email protected]

CABINETMAKER

M & R Kitchens have a FT position available for a Qualified Cabinetmaker in their Craiglie (Port Douglas) Factory. This position involves assembly of Cabinets that have been precut, bored and edged by the latest Italian CNC machinery and some site installation of small Kitchens and Joinery. FT Above Award Wages and Modern Award Entitlements Minimum 38 hours per week, plus extra hours available Modern Clean and Well Maintained Factory A Friendly Team Environment Established 37 years Call Mark on 0409 772 361 or email [email protected] Maxine Ferguson M & R KITCHENS Port Douglas [email protected]

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Douglas Shire Scarecrow Competition 2025

Get creative & join the fun! Build your scarecrow and send a picture to [email protected] Entries close on Sunday, 6th July. 3 Chances to win Winners will be decided by a community online poll.
Tanya Morris [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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