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Cruise season set to kick off in time for school holidays

More than 65,000 cruise-ship passengers visited Port Douglas in the 2024/25 financial year, according to the latest Tourism Tropical North Queensland figures released last week.

Reef experts ready to tackle the tough questions

A trio of Great Barrier Reef and charity-campaign experts will be in Port Douglas tonight for a public question and answer session at Clink Theatre.

Measles outbreak spreads in FNQ

A measles outbreak first detected in Cairns is spreading further afield in Far North Queensland, with reports of a case in Mareeba and other locations released by Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

JUNGLE DRUM: Fail to plan, plan to fail

Firstly I am not alleging that Douglas has failed to plan. We clearly have a comprehensive Local Planning Instrument. What I will allege though, is that it is out of date. Thus it is failing us.

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REAL ESTATE SALES ASSOCIATE

Join the Douglas Shire's market-leading real estate team.

This role offers direct mentorship from Mark Flinn - a Ray White Elite Performing Selling Principal, providing an unparalleled platform to accelerate your career.

You will learn from an industry leader, establish your professional profile, and be supported by a formidable team in the Ray White network, the largest real estate group in Australasia.

What we are looking for :

▪️ A strong passion for sales and client success ▪️ High levels of energy and a proactive mindset ▪️ A genuine eagerness to learn and develop professionally ▪️ The dedication to thrive within a high-performance, fast-paced, team environment

If you are ready to embark on your real estate journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to [email protected] or call 0417 300 885 for a confidential chat.

FULL TIME / PART TIME POOL CLEANER

We 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.

Three month visa applicants will unfortunately not be accepted.

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

If you have a current driver’s license, take pride in your work with a high level of attention to detail, great customer service and communications skills and the ability to work independently outdoors, please send your resume to [email protected]

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CARNIVAL SPLENDOR: Cruise Ship arrival - 22 September 2025

Passengers: 3,500 Crew: 1,180

First tender with passengers is expected at 07:00 and last tender to depart at 16:45.

For more information visit https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships

MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA. 5PM 3RD NOV @ THE SURFY - SUPPORTING THE PD SURF LIFESAVING CLUB

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