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Final summaries taking place as eagerly awaited Toyah case decision looms

The prosecution and defence have begun doing their final summing up of the case in the trial of former nurse Rajwinder Singh for the murder of former Port Douglas volunteer Toyah Cordingley.

Environment laws are in the balance

This week the Government aims to get its new environment laws passed. But it does not have a majority in the Senate. The Greens or the Coalition could block the changes – for different reasons.

First Nations Nutrition Cadet Maletta joins CEQ

Not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) has welcomed its newest First Nations Nutrition Cadet, Maletta See Kee, who has joined the organisation’s Nutrition and Health team in a ‘learn and earn’ role funded by Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQ). 

Port Douglas trending towards top 10 globally, according to travel booking site

Port Douglas is the only Australian travel destination to be named one of the world’s top 10 trending spots in Booking.com’s 2026 Travel Predictions.

Join the flock on the Nativity Sheep Trail

The ever popular Mossman Uniting Church annual Nativity Sheep Trail event has set out to share the joy of Christmas for its fifth time.

Farmers invited to Mossman event on new opportunities

Canegrowers and the wider Mossman farming community are invited to the free AgFutures Field Day on Saturday, December 6, at the Mossman Showgrounds. The event is designed to help growers navigate opportunities beyond the closure of the mill.

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Positions Vacant

TUCKSHOP ASSISTANT
Tuckshop Assistant for a school community focused P&C.

Position: Tuckshop Assistant Location: Mossman State High School, 46-62 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873 Relevant Award: Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Award – State 2016 (Award) Nature of position: Casual Retail Assistant under the Retail Operations Stream of the Award. Hourly rate of pay: Hourly rate of pay in accordance with the Award, the hourly rate for this position is $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience. Hours: Casual hours during Term-Time

Mossman State High School Parents & Citizens' Association (P&C) is a community-minded organisation dedicated to families, schools and the community working in partnerships to ensure positive educational, emotional and social outcomes for Mossman State High School’s students. We are looking at employing a highly engaged and organised Tuckshop Assistant to provide assistance in the tuckshop under the direction of the Tuckshop Convenor. In this position you will benefit from a rewarding interaction with staff, volunteers, and parents, whilst also collaborating with the wider school community. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong business acumen wanting to assist a school community.

Your duties and required skills as Tuckshop Assistant will include but will not be limited to the following: • Checking and recording deliveries; • Checking temperatures; • Serving customers; • Contributing to the review of new food products and assisting in the implementation of any special tuckshop project; • Counting, rotating and storing stock; • Basic cleaning duties; • Cash handling; and • Assisting volunteers when required.

To be successful in this role you will possess: • A current Blue Card and an ability to work around children; • Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position; • An understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy; • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; • An ability to prioritise tasks, and use knowledge and initiative to problem solve; and • A commitment to service and performance excellence.

If you hold these skills and are looking for a rewarding role within a great school, please send your CV, as well as a cover letter addressing why you would be suitable for the role to Veronica Reynolds at [email protected] by 10am Thursday 4th December 2025.

TUCKSHOP CONVENOR

Tuckshop Convenor for a school community focused P&C.

Position: Tuckshop Convenor Location: Mossman State High School, 46-62 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873 Relevant Award: Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Award – State 2016 (Award) Nature of position: Full-Time Retail Manager (dependent upon qualifications) under the Retail Operations Stream of the Award. Hourly rate of pay: In accordance with the Award, this position is remunerated on a sliding scale of $27 - $29 per hour, depending on experience and capability. Ordinary hours: Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, worked during school term-time.

Mossman State High School Parents & Citizens' Association (P&C) is a community-minded organisation dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for Mossman State High School’s students. We are looking at employing a highly engaged and organised Tuckshop Convenor to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the P&C’s tuckshop. You will benefit from a rewarding interaction with staff, volunteers, and parents, whilst also collaborating with the wider school community. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong business acumen wanting to assist a school community.

The Tuckshop Convenor is responsible for the efficient and professional operation of the tuckshop including financial and operational management. You will be required to assist, direct and support tuckshop shop workers and volunteers. Your duties and required skills as Tuckshop Convenor will include but will not be limited to the following:

Planning • Ensuring adequate equipment is available and operational for providing tuckshop services; • Establishing a menu of goods for sale that provides variety and will attract students, teachers and visitors to purchase from the tuckshop; • Assisting with budget development; • Taking all reasonable steps to ensure that the tuckshop does not operate at a loss; • Assisting in the recruitment and selection of lower classified employees and/or volunteers; and • Liaising with parents, students, volunteers and other community stakeholders.

Organising and Coordinating • Planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services, techniques and work organisation for yourself and others; • Preparing rosters and breaks and attracting volunteers; • Ordering stock and maintaining stock levels; • Being responsible for invoicing, billing, and charging; • Maintaining correct records; • Providing advice to the P&C’s Executive Committee on the running of the business operation; and • Ensuring food is ready for service at particular times.

Monitoring • Ensuring that the tuckshop operates in a safe and hygienic environment and that good quality food is prepared and served each day in a consistent manner; • Overseeing everyday workplace health and safety practices and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; • Supervising employees at lower levels including training, coordinating work flows, checking progress and resolving problems; • Ensuring all staff and volunteers comply with all relevant policies and procedures; and • Checking or otherwise dealing with records, writing, correspondence, books, accounts and liaising with volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will possess: • A current Blue Card and an ability to work around children; • Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position; • An understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy; • An ability to supervise and coordinate others in a friendly and professional manner; • Basic financial management skills; • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; • An ability to prioritise tasks, and use knowledge and initiative to problem solve; and • A commitment to service and performance excellence.

If you hold these skills and are looking for a rewarding role within a great school, please send your CV, as well as a cover letter addressing why you would be suitable for the role to Veronica Reynolds at [email protected] by 10am Thursday 4th December 2025.

Community Notices

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
• When: Friday, December 5 | 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Where: Mossman Showgrounds
• Details: Celebrate the season with local entertainers, fun competitions, Christmas stalls, carols, food, amusements, and more.
Santa will be flying in at 5:00 PM, there’ll be free Santa photos, and fireworks at 8:15 PM to cap off the night! This is a collaboration with Douglas Shire Council and The Tin Shed.

NATIVITY SHEEP TRAIL
Come join the fun this festive season by participating in a community activity called the Nativity Sheep Trail. The Nativity Sheep Trail is designed to bring people into local businesses and to share the Christmas story. Participating shops in Mossman will have a cute little sheep, wearing a name tag, displayed somewhere in their business. They will also have entry forms and will display a poster at the front of their shop. The idea being that families and children will pick up an entry form, follow the trail through town, visit the participating businesses, find all the sheep and record their names on the entry form. A box at Bartolos shop will be provided for completed entry forms to be deposited. All entries that have the correct names will go into the draw to win a family Christmas Gift Basket. The Nativity Sheep Trail will run from Tues 25th November to Thurs 18th December and the draw will take place at the Community Carols under the Raintrees on Sun 21st Dec. If not present at the draw the winner will be notified by phone. Come and support your local community and see if you can find all the sheep!!! For further details, contact Nativity Sheep Trail Co-ordinator – Janelle Shrimpton – 0407148953.

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