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Reef projects secure global Regenerative Travel Impact Awards

Two international campaigns celebrating the Great Barrier Reef have earned Tourism Tropical North Queensland the Initiative of the Year in the global Regenerative Travel Impact Awards 2025.

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Police appeal on property found in Lakefield National Park

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PICTURE GALLERY: The celebrations and dramatic scenery of December

End of year celebrations, beautiful scenery and weather events dominated our December photo galleries, with Newsport photographers out across the district to capture all the people and places that make Far North Queensland special.

Stock squad cops call for help

Detectives from the Mareeba Rural and Stock Crime Squad have appealed to rural communities across their vast Far North patch to stay alert and provide assistance as they work to curb livestock theft and damage to farming properties.

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Positions Vacant

FULL-TIME LANDSCAPE GARDENER

This could be the job for you if:

• You’re an Australian resident

• You enjoy working outdoors in beautiful locations

• You’re physically fit, keen to learn, and not afraid of hard work

• You like knocking off at the end of the day and still having time to enjoy life

• You want your weekends free for camping, fishing, and making the most of North Queensland

About Us Green Leaf Garden Management has been operating in the Douglas Shire for over 20 years. During that time, we’ve built great relationships with a wide range of clients including residential homes, body corporates, commercial properties, resorts, and local and state government. We work across landscape maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation — design, installation, and repairs. We take pride in doing things properly, finding smart solutions, and looking after our clients.

The Role We’re on the lookout for a new team member to join our landscape maintenance crew. Experience is a bonus, but attitude and being a good fit for the team are just as important. You’ll be working alongside an experienced crew carrying out landscape maintenance and related tasks (as outlined above), with plenty of opportunity to learn along the way.

What We’re Looking For Qualifications or experience in horticulture or landscaping are great, but we’re mainly looking for someone who:

• Is keen to learn and adapt

• Communicates openly and honestly

• Takes pride in good customer service

• Works well as part of a team

• Is happy working outdoors in all conditions

• Takes ownership of getting the job done

• Aligns with the “10 things that don’t require talent” (worth a Google!)

Where You’ll Be Working Based in Craiglie, working across Port Douglas and the wider Douglas Shire — some of the best outdoor workplaces around.

Why Work With Us?

• We’ve got the right equipment and tools to do the job properly

• Every day is different, with a variety of sites and tasks

• Supportive, professional team who love working outdoors

• On-the-job training and support

• Opportunities for TAFE training

• Room to grow and earn more as your skills develop

• Well-established local business

• Monday to Friday work — weekends off

Keen? Send us a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and why you’d be a good fit for the role. [email protected]

Community Notices

PORT DOUGLAS MARINA MARKETS DATES FOR JANUARY 2026

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!

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