Newsport Alert Thursday 07 February

LETTER TO ED: Ex-Melbournites turned local residents praise kindness, generosity of Douglas Shire community

Accessible housing initiative by MiHaven Care extends to Mossman in response to local demand

BUSINESS FEATURE

DOUGLAS DECIDES 24': Sara Mulcahy comment, Douglas Shire identities Bill Allison, Chris Barber enter Councillor race

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LETTER TO ED

'Investing in water infrastructure vital moving forward' - Roy Zammataro Councillor candidacy statement

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THIS MONTH 10 YEARS AGO

Douglas community ready to rally

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Positions Vacant

FULL TIME POOL TECHNICIANWe are looking for pool and spa technician to join our team. Port Douglas Pool Shop is a long running family business that has been servicing commercial and residential pools and spas in the region for over 20 years.All training will be provided for the right person and key responsibilities include:- Cleaning of swimming pools and spas in both residential and commercial environments- Water testing and adding of chemicals- Preparation of service reports via infield app- Observe and report pool equipment issues

FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISORSilkari Lagoons is located in tropical Port Douglas and offers a variety of hotel rooms and apartments.We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Front Office Supervisor to assist with the day-to-day operations of our Front Office team.Duties:• Supervise rostered shift on the front desk;• Assist the Hotel Manager in day-to-day operations;• Assist guests with special requests, general information, transportation, and any otherreasonable requests as they arise;• Ensure that Front Office shifts run efficiently, providing outstanding guest service,assisting all Front Office staff, and maintaining a calm, professional environment at all times;• Assign duties to staff and ensure adherence to hotel policies;• Provide training to staff;• Receive and resolve guest complaints/issues;• Administrative duties;• Maintain accurate records including cash flow;• Ensure property and work areas are maintained to standard;• Build strong working relationships and communications with hotel staff and departments;• All other duties as assigned by the Hotel Manager or Management.

Community Notices

LOCAL AUTHOR TALKAli Lee is a newly published author from Far North Qld, Australia. Please join us at the Mossman Library Thursday February 22 at 10:30AM where she will discuss her book, ANOMALY.

AA meetings in Port Douglas are Open meetings. Anyone is welcome to come along. We offer a warm, friendly and safe environment for anyone struggling with alcohol.We Can Help!

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Time for a change?Do you or someone you know what to join a vibrant and face-paced industry?ENQUIRE NOW and let us help you get ready for the busy season approaching soon!This is a 16-week program, 2 days a week that will provide you with basic skills you need to obtain or upskill in hospitality:-Restaurants-Cafes-Hotels-Pubs and more.

Online Survey for readers of The Newsport  Does local news matter to you? We seek your views on local news in FNQ for a Griffith University Research Project looking at the shift and change of news in regional Queensland. Your participation is greatly appreciated. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2B9B7PB

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