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Questions asked about marina weather closure on Friday

Boat owners on Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina were ropable on Friday when the Cairns Regional Harbourmaster issued an orange alert, requiring them to move their vessels out of the marina.

There can be no winners in war

Three times the world has tried. It has failed twice. And recent events suggest it is about to fail a third time. At what? Setting up an international system to prevent catastrophic wars between major powers that inflict massive civilian casualties and destruction of property and cultural assets.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Cassowaries galore to get 2026 off to a great start

Cassowaries have been capturing the attention and hearts of Daintree locals and visitors as a "flock of dinosaurs” cruise through Daintree Rainforest Village daily.

Cowboy Kurt set for State of Origin clash

Mareeba cowboy Kurt Shephard, hot off his Australian PBR Championship and Gold Buckle, in record breaking fashion, now wants revenge in 2026, along with his mighty Maroons PBR Origin Series team mates.

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Positions Vacant

RESORT GARDENER

The role Experience in a previous gardening role with a passion for the environment and a demonstrated knowledge of native plants and animals. An interest in sharing knowledge with guests and maintaining a locally owned iconic 140 acre area of coastal nature reserve.

FOOD & BEVERAGE ASSISTANT

Our busy Lilies Restaurant, overlooking the beautiful Hartley's Lagoon, is seeking to fill two casual food & beverage positions.

The successful candidates will be expected to work harmoniously and productively with the current, committed and professional restaurant team. A mature, resilient approach and excellent reliability are essential for these roles.

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PORT DOUGLAS MARINA MARKETS DATES FOR JANUARY 2026

Join us at Mossman Library on Saturday 31 January at 10:00am for a paranormal romance author interview with JB Thomas

JB will be chatting about his latest release, Heart Full of Storm, an MM paranormal romance steeped in mystery, desire, and tropical heat.

Set in the sultry backdrop of Port Douglas, Heart Full of Storm is a haunting tale where the air is heavy with longing, secrets simmer beneath the surface, and love may be the most dangerous force of all. Discover what inspired the story, the supernatural elements behind it, and what makes this book such a fun read.

A must-attend event for romance and paranormal fiction lovers alike who enjoy listening to authors spill the tea.

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