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Anxious wait on Mossman Mill bid news

Canegrowers in the Douglas Shire are keenly awaiting news if there has been a successful bidder for the Mossman Mill site, with local representative Evelyn Matthews.

Mossman maulers starting to claw their way up the table

Mossman Sharks have moved up to sixth on the ladder after back-to-back wins in the Far North Queensland Rugby League competition.

Wear Orange Wednesday in support of SES volunteers

Queensland Police have released vision of the SES responding to a task during the North Queensland floods earlier this year, where they assisted with tarping the roof of a home.

Walking strong on Indigenous land

In our community-focused Douglas Shire, coming together matters - and on Saturday, May 31, that spirit returns as Yalanji Run and Walk (RAW) enters its second year.

Ecolodge becomes the gold standard for global travel company’s future direction

Global travel company Intrepid Travel has announced it will be using Douglas Shire’s own luxury eco-friendly boutique lodge nestled in the Daintree Rainforest.

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Four-metre croc sighted off Oak Beach

A large crocodile estimated to be about four metres long has been sighted off Oak Beach on Wednesday. 

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Positions Vacant

DAINTREE RAINFOREST TOUR GUIDE

Tony’s Tropical Tours is a family-owned, award-winning tour company based in Port Douglas. We are a tight-knit, friendly and supportive team offering flexibility and support throughout your working week. We believe we have the best tour guides in the region - just take a look at our TripAdvisor & Google reviews to see if you agree with us.

We are on the lookout for passionate and enthusiastic Tour Guides to join our dedicated and knowledgeable team.

As a casual Tour Guide, you’ll be spending each day with a group of new friends, showcasing the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest to small tour groups.

Our ideal candidate is the ultimate “people person” - you’re charismatic, engaging and a natural story-teller. You build rapport easily with new people ensuring everybody in your group feels welcomed, engaged and inspired. You have a passion for the natural world and an intrinsic curiosity to learn from the environment around you.

The World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest is a tour guide’s dream backdrop, the rainforest really does speak for itself - we can train you up with plenty of interpretive stories, anecdotes and history of the region. Bonus point if you already have experience guiding in the Wet Tropics of Far North QLD!

We offer above-award wages, and we are flexible - we have plenty of hours available for the right candidate or we can work with your availability. Ideally you’ll have the flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and during peak tourism seasons.

You will need a current Queensland Driver Licence and Driver Authorisation, as well as First Aid and CPR certificates.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you - please get in touch!

Call 0429 993 230 or email [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]

Community Notices

Free Self-Defence Workshop for Girls 10+ and Women Delivered by The Martial Path (with over 20 years of experience), this workshop is designed to help girls (10+) and women build empowerment and awareness through simple, strength-free techniques. The session also covers law essentials and includes a Q&A.
• Date: May 31st
• Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
• Location: Mossman Shire Hall RSVP is essential (20 spots available):
• Email: [email protected] 
• Phone: 0412 735 585

Additional classes will be held in June & July. Please note: sensitive topics may be discussed. See the attached poster for more details.

SEA CIRCUS presents TREASURED TALES

Settle in for a magical evening with PIRATES & MERMAIDS as Sea Circus Productions presents TREASURED TALES – a spectacular celebration of life on the water.

Watch in awe as local fire dancers, LED twirlers, stilt walkers, contortionists and aerial acrobats bring to life stories of adventure, connection and coastal fun, with guest performers PyroGlow Productions, Loni Fitzpatrick Harpist and Keep on Dancing. SHOWTIME 6:45pm

4:30- 6:30pm - Hoist the Sails Community Event Arrive early and get cozy out on the SLSC grassed area with your camp chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy the family-friendly circus atmosphere with:

• food and drinks from The Surfy

• DJ dance floor tunes by 'Audio Visuals'

• lawn games

• contests, raffles and prizes!

• dress ‘nautically’ to win best dressed

• learn to hoist the sails of a small laser sailboat (on land)

• get your face painted by ‘Amazing Faces’

Don’t miss the sailing catamaran photo booth, part of the Sea Circus set! Smile for the camera as Pablo from Wild Motion Visuals and Sharon Richards Photography come around to capture these "treasured tales".

Visit spot-x stalls of the Surf Life Saving Club, The Yachty & Douglas Sailing Club as well as WindSwell & Segway Tours to discover a world you, your family and friends can get involved in, right here throughout the weeks, on and off tropical Four Mile Beach!

To bring these told tales to life - pick your crew name and set off on an epic TREASURE HUNT launching from WindSwell Kitesurfing’s (trailored) vessel. Learn the basics of compass navigation before "sailing" off to collect clues from Port Douglas club stalls. With help from WindSwell and Segway Tours, you will uncover the real ‘spot-x’ and claim your treasure!

Join us to make your own memories & 'treasured tales' with loved ones in the lead up to Carnivale! NOTE: all activities are based on land and localised to The Surfy & Surf Life Saving Club grounds https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1394680

Vanessa Carey [email protected]

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