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Independent living village a half century in the making

A new 57-home $30m retirement village in Mossman has been approved by the State Government after years of planning.

JUNGLE DRUM: Nature changes at her own pace

In 2019, my daughter and I went to Iceland. Great place, I can recommend it, even in mid-winter.

Driver filmed trying to drive through Mossman floodwaters

A driver has been caught on a Douglas Shire Council floodwatch camera stranded in floodwaters after trying to drive through north of Foxton Bridge at Mossman yesterday.

Heavy rain system predicted to hit coast north of Cairns tomorrow

There is now an about 45 per cent chance of a cyclone hitting the coast between Port Douglas and Cairns on Friday or Saturday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Mountain-top mission to protect one of Australia’s rarest frogs

A tiny frog with a big problem has sparked a mountain-top rescue mission in Far North Queensland.

PICTURE GALLERY: Wet season brings out all the local characters and scenes

The wet season in Douglas Shire has brought out some of the beautiful natural scenery and some of the classic Far North Queensland characters.

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Positions Vacant

Business Operations Manager – Great Barrier Reef Legacy

Port Douglas | 0.7 FTE (3.5 days) | NFP

Great Barrier Reef Legacy is seeking a hands-on Business Operations Manager to help shape how our organisation operates as we grow.

Through our flagship Forever Reef Project, we are preserving coral biodiversity at an unprecedented scale — housing over 40% of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral species at our state-of-the-art Port Douglas facility.

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Mossman Hospital
Rural and Remote Services
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Queensland Health

We have current vacancy within our Casual Administration pool. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for over 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of our Rural and Remote Services team.

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Community Notices

NET SET GO!

Net, Set, Go Program commencing soon.
Call Sharon for more info - 0435281953

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026 - NIGERIA
Friday 6th Mar 9:30am Mossman Assembly of God Church, 41 Mossman Gorge Road, Mossman followed by morning tea.
Contact Martine 0408 744091

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