Newsport Alert Wednesday 18 June 2025

Aspiring filmmaker drawing on all his artistic powers

One young Port Douglas artist is chasing his dream of becoming a filmmaker, one portrait at a time.

Arrest after pair of police officers assaulted at Mossman Gorge

A man has been arrested after two police officers were assaulted at a Mossman Gorge home yesterday evening.

Medicare moves state the bleeding obvious

On March 2 this year I wrote on these pages: “Bulk-billing GPs have borne the brunt of the Coalition’s stealth attack on Medicare.

Property crimes, drug offences in Tablelands

Police have charged a 40-year-old woman with multiple offences in Ravenshoe on June 13.

HIGHWAY UPDATE: Good times for late-night Captain Cook drivers

No night closures of the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas are planned in June and July, the State Government Transport and Main Roads Department (TMR) has announced.

Local tourism staff invited to explore Mossman highlights e-bike tour

With peak season on the horizon, The Bike Shop & Hire is inviting frontline tourism staff to discover Mossman from a fresh perspective - offering a free opportunity to experience the shop’s Mossman Highlights e-bike tour firsthand.

Business of the day

Trivia with Supa Sal and
Wevs

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Club Mossman

Drewboy DUO @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

Date: Friday 20 June 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

Katie Richards

Date: Friday 20 June 2025

Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Location: Club Mossman

Open Hips, Open Heart

Date: Saturday 21 June 2025

Time: 8.30 am - 10 am

Location: Yoga in The Tropics Studio

CASUAL SALES ASSISTANT 15-16 YEARS

4 months for busy Port Douglas store selling ladies fashion, jewellery, artwork and homewares. Monday to Friday 9.30 to 5. Must be well presented and possess good communication skills. Very happy work environment and award wages. Training provided. Please phone Anne 0427984140 Mrs Anne P Eldridge PORTOBELLA Port Douglas [email protected].

CABINETMAKER

M & R Kitchens have a FT position available for a Qualified Cabinetmaker in their Craiglie (Port Douglas) Factory. This position involves assembly of Cabinets that have been precut, bored and edged by the latest Italian CNC machinery and some site installation of small Kitchens and Joinery. FT Above Award Wages and Modern Award Entitlements Minimum 38 hours per week, plus extra hours available Modern Clean and Well Maintained Factory A Friendly Team Environment Established 37 years Call Mark on 0409 772 361 or email [email protected] Maxine Ferguson M & R KITCHENS Port Douglas [email protected]

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

learn how to swim and dive better, hack your body practise some underwater yoga whilst getting a great Cardio workout with a great group of people, multiage multi gender sport....

Every Friday night at the Mossman pool

Join Us at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden!

Every Tuesday afternoon from 1:15 to 3.45, immerse yourself in the joy of gardening and community at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. We're cultivating a garden of love and care for all to share.

Experience the satisfaction of growing, harvesting, and providing for ourselves and our community. Learn the art of nurturing from seed to plant, and discover the value of collaborative creation.

Join us to create a beautiful space where we learn from the Earth's wisdom, support each other, and foster a sense of togetherness. Let's sow the seeds of a brighter, more connected future together.

For more information, visit us at the Neighbourhood Centre or contact Tanya on 40995518 for more information. Tanya Morris [email protected]