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Newsport Alert Thursday 14 August 2025
Parts of Four Mile Beach out of bounds this week
Trucks began carting sand through Four Mile Beach Park this week, and excavators started spreading it around Four Mile Beach, as part of recently announced sand-replenishment works.
Katter party croc bill torn apart by opponents
The critics of a now essentially dead-in-the-water bill to strengthen croc laws have torn apart the attempt by the Katter’s Australian Party to enshrine it into state law.
Newsport Print edition bites into the big issues
This week’s FREE Newsport Daily Print Edition takes a big bite into the debate raging about the Crocodile Control and Conservation Bill which is looking to be dead-in-the-water.
All the way from the Gold Coast by foot - and still running
One runner set to compete in the upcoming Run Port Douglas half-marathon has already travelled the long way around to make the starting line.
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CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF
Community Funerals is seeking staff to be available on weeknights (4pm-8am) and at weekends (24hrs) to assist with the transfer of deceased persons. Full training will be provided.
Staff are rostered on-call one week in three and can usually fit this work around a regular weekday job. You will be paid a daily on-call allowance and a generous $300.00 minimum call out payment. The applicant needs to have a full drivers licence, be well groomed, ability to work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, physical fitness, willingness to work outside regular business hours and a compassionate and caring attitude.
If you are interested please email [email protected] detailing your work background, any relevant experience and any questions. Initial enquires by email only please. Lorraine Community Funerals Port Douglas [email protected]

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]

Join Us at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden!
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1:15 to 3.45, immerse yourself in the joy of gardening and community at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. We're cultivating a garden of love and care for all to share.
Experience the satisfaction of growing, harvesting, and providing for ourselves and our community. Learn the art of nurturing from seed to plant, and discover the value of collaborative creation.
Join us to create a beautiful space where we learn from the Earth's wisdom, support each other, and foster a sense of togetherness. Let's sow the seeds of a brighter, more connected future together.
For more information, visit us at the Neighbourhood Centre or contact Tanya on 40995518 for more information.




























