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Latest plans for widening 'horrid' Craiglie highway intersection revealed

The latest plans for the widening of the four-way Beor Street junction on the Captain Cook Highway at Craiglie have been revealed in a report to be tabled in Douglas Shire Council today.

SPORT DIGEST: Young Sharks fall just short, Dragons roar

The Mossman Sharks went down 28-32 to the Tully Tigers in a tight Far North Queensland Rugby League contest on Saturday evening in Mossman.

Long-time Exemplar customer left standing on footpath as company goes into administration

A long-time Douglas Shire local says he is out of pocket about $1000 after booking an Exemplar shuttle to Cairns airport yesterday for today which did not turn up this morning.

The great Easter egg hunt returns bigger at Oaks

Easter is one of those times of year when families start asking the same question: where should we go? This year, Oaks Resort Port Douglas might just have the answer.

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HOUSEMAN
PART TIME 30 HOURS PER WEEK

Are you a local resident looking for steady, reliable work close to home?
We're offering a great opportunity for someone who values consistency, routine and being part of a supportive team"

Position Title
Houseman – Housekeeping Part – Time 30 hours per week

Department
Housekeeping

Reports To
Housekeeping Supervisor

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COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINEESHIP

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday – Thursday)
Term: 12-month traineeship
Salary: This is a traineeship position, with pay in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award traineeship rates (approximately $22.06 per hour).

Port Douglas Community Service Network Inc is seeking a Community Services Trainee to gain hands-on experience while completing a Certificate III in Community Services.

Community Notices

In Loving Memory of
Dr Louise Bleier
4pm Saturday 11th April 2026,
Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas

Family, friends and patients of Dr Louise are invited to attend a memorial service to remember and celebrate her life, and her contribution to our community.

For comfort, please bring a picnic rug or chair. Umbrella or gazebo if light rain.

In the event of very wet weather, the venue will be Port Douglas Community Hall, Mowbray St (opposite Clink Theatre). Please check New Horizons for Health messages in Port Douglas, Mossman and Douglas Shire News and Views face book site for last minute updates.

There will be an opportunity speak a few words if you wish, or to ask our lovely host Anna Soltwedel to share them on your behalf. Please give your words to Anna before the service in person or by email at [email protected].

No flowers necessary on the day, thank you. Optional donation in lieu to KIND (at Kind.org.au) in recognition of Louise’s love of children.

We thank you all for your support at this time.

COMBINED CHURCHES EASTER PROGRAM

Martine Plumbe
0408 774091

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