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Off-road cycling-and-walking trail between Port Douglas and Mossman on the drawing board

The old cane-train rail network will be repurposed for a new bike-and-walking trail between Mossman and Port Douglas if Douglas Shire Council can find some State or Federal Government money to fund the project.

Weather 'Watch Zone' blankets Port Douglas

The Bureau of Meteorology has tropical low 29U in the Coral Sea tracking on a path that could impact Port Douglas, with a community threat “Watch Zone” in place this morning, Thursday March 5, for the FNQ region stretching from Cooktown to Palm Island.

Wonga Beach man escapes car engulfed by floodwaters

A 55-year-old Wonga Beach man has managed to escape his submerged car after it was engulfed by floodwaters on the Creb Track in the Upper Daintree on Monday.

Kim Coleman in the International Women’s Day spotlight for community care

With International Women’s Day approaching on March 8, we’re shining a light on the women who help shape the Douglas Shire through their everyday contributions, including NicNak Shed volunteer Kim Coleman.

Quaid's Road crew come together after 40 years

The workers who built Quaid’s Road have come together after nearly 40 years to catch up at the Mount Molloy pub.

Jessie Goetze on being a woman in business and backing yourself

With International Women’s Day approaching, we’re spotlighting women shaping the Douglas Shire, including Jessie Goetze of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, who shares insights on leadership, resilience and the power of women supporting women.

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FRONTLINE SALES ASSISTANT (MATERNITY LEAVE COVER)

Bring your love of wildlife to work and help create unforgettable moments for our guests at Wildlife Habitat. This maternity leave cover role offers the chance to shine in a fun, fast paced environment — with the potential for ongoing work if available.

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Be part of a passionate, supportive crew that lives and breathes wildlife, sustainability, and great guest experiences. Every shift brings new faces, new stories, and plenty of fun.

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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