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Our tourism resurgence helps drive huge resort sale price

A beachfront Port Douglas hotel lease has sold for a record post-Covid-19 price of $5.8m, according to the agent.

WEATHER WATCH: Silky Oaks cut off, Mossman golf course out of bounds

Heavy overnight rain in the Mossman region has caused the closure of Anich’s Bridge on the way to Silky Oaks Lodge, while Mossman Golf course is also closed this morning to allow for flash flooding to dry up.

The year that was captured by Newsport

Our last big print edition of the year is out on the streets now and, as always, it is FREE for our fabulous Newsport community.

End-of-year dinners are great spots to make new friends

Queensland University of the Third Age network president Rhonda Weston AM was the special guest at the Douglas Shire branch’s annual end-of-year dinner this week.

Your ultimate local Christmas gift giving list

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re still hunting for the perfect present, our guide makes it easy to tick off those last-minute gifts. 

Oaks rings in festive fun under new executive Chef Amos Lee

Oaks Port Douglas Resort is shaking things up in the kitchen under its new Executive Chef, Amos Lee, who is steering a fresh direction for the resort’s dining experience, transforming not just what’s on the plate, but the way the entire venue comes alive.

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Join Our Team – Experienced Gardener or Apprentice

Established in March 2015, Ghost Gum Gardening + Irrigation provides a wide range of services and expertise, including landscaping, garden maintenance, irrigation installation and repairs, and pressure cleaning. We are a well-established local business servicing the Mossman and Port Douglas areas and are seeking a motivated individual to join our team.

Position: Experienced Gardener or Apprentice Location: Mossman / Port Douglas Employment Type: Part-time, with potential for additional hours

Key Responsibilities: • General garden and lawn maintenance • Pruning, trimming, planting, and mulching • Lawn mowing, fertilising, and pest control • Irrigation installation and repairs (training provided if required) • Maintaining clean, well-presented outdoor spaces

Requirements – Experienced Gardener: • Previous experience in gardening or landscaping • Knowledge of local plants is an advantage • Ability to operate gardening tools and equipment • Strong attention to detail • Must hold a current manual driver’s licence • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Requirements – Apprentice Gardener: • Willingness to learn and develop new skills • Interest in horticulture, landscaping, and outdoor work • Must hold a current manual driver’s licence • Reliable and committed to training

Why Work With Us: • Above-award pay • Supportive and professional team environment • Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career growth

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

MARINE BIOLOGIST/SNORKEL GUIDE DIVEMASTER/DIVE INSTRUCTOR

Join the Award-Winning Team at ABC Reef Safaris!

ABC Reef Safaris, an award-winning, high-end snorkel and dive operator is expanding! With a brand new vessel & the reintroduction of diving, we are seeking experienced and professional crew members to join our team.

Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking reliable, professional, and mature-minded individuals who take pride in their work and can consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Our ideal candidates: • Have prior experience in marine tourism, diving, or guiding • Are passionate about marine life and guest education • Possess strong customer service skills and a strong work ethic • Work well in a small team and take initiative • Are safety-conscious and uphold the highest industry standards

Position Requirements: • Current First Aid, O2, and CPR certification

Marine Biologist / Snorkel Guide: • Degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, or a related field preferred • Divemaster or Bronze Medallion or similar life rescue qualification

Dive Master or Dive Instructor: • Current PADI certification

Why Join ABC Reef Safaris? • Work on the world’s most iconic reef with a high-end tour operator • Be part of an award-winning team • Contribute to real marine conservation efforts • Above award pay, regular work, and a supportive team environment • Flexible, stable employment with opportunities for growth and sponsorship

Ready to join our team? Upload your resume here: https://www.abcreefsafaris.com.au/about/working-for-abc-snorkel-charters

Community Notices

NATIVITY SHEEP TRAIL

Come join the fun this festive season by participating in a community activity called the Nativity Sheep Trail. The Nativity Sheep Trail is designed to bring people into local businesses and to share the Christmas story. Participating shops in Mossman will have a cute little sheep, wearing a name tag, displayed somewhere in their business. They will also have entry forms and will display a poster at the front of their shop. The idea being that families and children will pick up an entry form, follow the trail through town, visit the participating businesses, find all the sheep and record their names on the entry form. A box at Bartolos shop will be provided for completed entry forms to be deposited. All entries that have the correct names will go into the draw to win a family Christmas Gift Basket. The Nativity Sheep Trail will run from Tues 25th November to Thurs 18th December and the draw will take place at the Community Carols under the Raintrees on Sun 21st Dec. If not present at the draw the winner will be notified by phone. Come and support your local community and see if you can find all the sheep!!! For further details, contact Nativity Sheep Trail Co-ordinator – Janelle Shrimpton – 0407148953.

Need a lift? Facing transport challenges?

Our Community Transport Service is here to help!

Where can we take you? We offer transport outside of Port Douglas, including destinations across the wider Douglas Shire and Cairns.

Cost: Our service is FREE, though gold coin donations are always appreciated to help keep this community initiative running.

Ready to book your ride? Call us on 4099 5518 or email [email protected]

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