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Newsport Alert Tuesday 30 December 2025
Zhailen Fabellon & Newsport Publishing
December 30, 2025
2025 Finale: Flooding, power failure and fireworks
Rivers have risen and roads have been shut down across the region as the Douglas Shire faced flash flooding, power outages and isolation with roads, including the Captain Cook Highway, cut as a result of torrential rain.
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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]
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]
Please make sure to book at least 24 hours in advance.
Note: Transport is only available for trips outside Port Douglas.
Helping our community stay connected, one trip at a time!
