Newsport Daily

Where's your green waste wheelie bin?

A staggering 70 per cent of garbage thrown into Douglas Shire’s household bins does not need to go in there, a new council report has found.

Newsport Print is packed full of goods

Packed full of news, social calendar reminders, sports results and the best of Douglas Shire business happenings, the FREE Newsport Daily Print edition is now on the streets to keep readers informed.

New gallery is a dream come true

The new Port Douglas Rainforest Studio and Gallery is not just a space for Erin Frizelle to display her work, but a long time dream which has now been realised.

Croc removal backed by local state MP

Calls by Mareeba farmers to remove crocodiles from the upper parts of the Mitchell and Barron Rivers have been backed by Cook MP David Kempton.

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Positions Vacant

CASUAL SALES ASSISTANT 16-18 YEARS

4 months for busy Port Douglas store selling ladies fashion, jewellery, artwork and homewares. Monday to Friday 9.30 to 5. Must be well presented and possess good communication skills. Very happy work environment and award wages. Training provided. Please phone Anne 0427984140
Mrs Anne P Eldridge PORTOBELLA
[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] Elliott Briody Briody Plumbing Pty Ltd Cairns [email protected]

Community Notices

Douglas Shire Scarecrow Competition 2025

Get creative & join the fun!
Build your scarecrow and send a picture to [email protected] 
Entries close on Sunday, 6th July.
3 Chances to win
Winners will be decided by a community online poll.
Tanya Morris [email protected]

Mossman Show Ball - book now at Ives Mensland or email us and pay via bank transfer.

Mossman Shire Hall - 3 course meal and live music $90.00 per person 21st June 2025

Contact: [email protected] or phone Lara on 0412 027 233 Mossman Show Ball [email protected]

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