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Daintree ferry price set for new high, with costs of gravesites, dump fees and dog regos also revealed

A return ferry trip to the Daintree is set to reach close to the $60 mark from the start of the new financial year, with most Douglas Shire Council fees and charges rising by up to 4 per cent in July.

SPORT DIGEST: New golf season, Crocs on top, Raiders down in thriller

The new Daddyshack Indoor Golf league is set to launch next week on a stunning course in the picturesque Queenstown region on New Zealand’s South Island.

Reef Raiders kick off 2026 season with Anzac Day home game thriller

The Port Douglas Reef Raiders officially launched their 2026 campaign at Raider Park on Saturday with a special Anzac Day clash against the Northern Beaches Mudcrabs.

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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.

Visit website to see more details.

Community Notices

AA meetings in Port Douglas are Open Meetings. Anyone is welcome to come along. We offer a warm, friendly and safe environment for anyone struggling with Alcohol.

We Can Help!

BOOK LAUNCH — MOTIVATIONS BY WILD RUSS

Celebrate the launch of Motivations by Wild Russ

Friday 1 May 6pm - 9pm at Babal, Port Douglas

Come dressed as your alter ego — Wild ____ [fill in your name or alter ego name or spirit aminal]

• Welcoming drink

• Signed 2nd Edition for yours truly

• MC the Big G

• DJ Guest

• Surprises on the night

• After party TBA

• Catered with canapés from Dan and Brendan at Babal

Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Arancini
Paperbark Smoked Barra Rillette.
Boomer Bay Oysters ŵ Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Granita.
Beef Tartare Miang.
Confit Truffle Chicken Croquettes.

$65 for signed book; $40 event only LTD to 60 pax

Ticket sales CLOSE Midnight Wednesday 29 April. Limited to 60 pax.

Come ready to meet amazing people, drink and enjoy some culinary delights... some epic mystery on the night and also the unplanned and inspired. It's going to be WILD

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