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Kempton reserved on ARNI unit deployment

The location of emergency communication Airbridge Resilient Network Infrastructure (ARNI) trailers in the Douglas region remains unknown, Member for Cook David Kempton coyly responding to questions from Newsport on what was a pre-election promise.

Jon Stevens, Vanessa Amorosi to headline Savannah Sounds in Port Douglas

Noiseworks frontman Jon Stevens, pop queen Vanessa Amorosi, electro-dance outfit Sneaky Sound System, legendary Aussie rock band Dragon and alt-rock favourites Kingswood are headlining the bill for next year’s Savannah Sounds music festival during Port Douglas Carnivale in May.

JUNGLE DRUM: The Signs of Peace

I have been on a bit of a holiday. I try to take my daughter somewhere interesting every couple of years. COVID and big floods intervene, but we have not done too bad. This time was different though, she was adamant that a friend should come.

Christmas joy on the way for Mossman-to-Mount-Molloy drivers

Users of the Mossman-Mount Molloy Road are in for an early Christmas present, with the road all set to reopen without temporary traffic lights within coming days.

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Join Our Team – Experienced Gardener or Apprentice

Established in March 2015, Ghost Gum Gardening + Irrigation provides a wide range of services and expertise, including landscaping, garden maintenance, irrigation installation and repairs, and pressure cleaning. We are a well-established local business servicing the Mossman and Port Douglas areas and are seeking a motivated individual to join our team.

Position: Experienced Gardener or Apprentice Location: Mossman / Port Douglas Employment Type: Part-time, with potential for additional hours

Key Responsibilities: • General garden and lawn maintenance • Pruning, trimming, planting, and mulching • Lawn mowing, fertilising, and pest control • Irrigation installation and repairs (training provided if required) • Maintaining clean, well-presented outdoor spaces

Requirements – Experienced Gardener: • Previous experience in gardening or landscaping • Knowledge of local plants is an advantage • Ability to operate gardening tools and equipment • Strong attention to detail • Must hold a current manual driver’s licence • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Requirements – Apprentice Gardener: • Willingness to learn and develop new skills • Interest in horticulture, landscaping, and outdoor work • Must hold a current manual driver’s licence • Reliable and committed to training

Why Work With Us: • Above-award pay • Supportive and professional team environment • Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career growth

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

GARDEN MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER

Team Member required to help with garden maintenance at Escape Villas, a luxury gated community in Port Douglas renowned for beautiful tropical gardens throughout the development. We offer above award hourly rate for the ideal candidate.

Key Duties: Lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping Weeding, pruning, hedging and general garden maintenance Mulching and planting as per seasonal requirements Routine checks of outdoor areas to ensure property always looking its best Basic upkeep of supplied tools and equipment Reporting maintenance and/or safety requirements to Supervisor

The Ideal Candidate will: Be reliable, hard working and well presented Be respectful of other team members, guests and Villa owners Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Be able to manage time effectively Be physically fit as this is an outdoor position Hold a current drivers licence

To apply or to request further information please email [email protected]

Community Notices

CAROLS UNDER THE RAINTREES
21st Dec 5pm-8pm

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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