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Election remnants still strewn around a fortnight later

An election poster of LNP candidate Jeremy Neal lies face up near the second roundabout leading into Port Douglas like some bizarre metaphor for his failed campaign.

Election “demo job” is overstated

There has been far too much talk of a “Labor landslide”, a “Liberal demolition”, and a “Green wipe-out”.

Banners bringing Indigenous artworks closer to home

Indigenous art is taking a front seat across the Shire for this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale, with 16 Yalanji Arts banners being installed along Port Douglas Road and Front Street at Mossman.

POLICE NEWS: Trespassers shoot cattle on remote station

POLICE are calling for witnesses after reports of someone trespassing on a Chillagoe cattle station and shooting livestock.

Special place in Amy Sheppard's heart for Port Douglas

Amy Sheppard has been touring a lot lately with her band of siblings, but she says she has always been able to find time for Port Douglas.

Ready-to-run popular Mossman hair salon hits market

A fully equipped walk-in walk-out salon in the heart of Mossman is now on the market - a rare opportunity for a hairdresser to step into an established business with loyal clients, low overheads, and a strong local reputation.

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THIS WEEK 10 YEARS AGO

Bondi Rescue stars to visit Port Douglas

Two stars from the hit television show Bondi Rescue will arrive in Cairns tomorrow with Miss World Australia to film a road trip to The Tip of Cape York.

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DAINTREE RAINFOREST TOUR GUIDE

Tony’s Tropical Tours is a family-owned, award-winning tour company based in Port Douglas. We are a tight-knit, friendly and supportive team offering flexibility and support throughout your working week. We believe we have the best tour guides in the region - just take a look at our TripAdvisor & Google reviews to see if you agree with us.

We are on the lookout for passionate and enthusiastic Tour Guides to join our dedicated and knowledgeable team.

As a casual Tour Guide, you’ll be spending each day with a group of new friends, showcasing the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest to small tour groups.

Our ideal candidate is the ultimate “people person” - you’re charismatic, engaging and a natural story-teller. You build rapport easily with new people ensuring everybody in your group feels welcomed, engaged and inspired. You have a passion for the natural world and an intrinsic curiosity to learn from the environment around you.

The World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest is a tour guide’s dream backdrop, the rainforest really does speak for itself - we can train you up with plenty of interpretive stories, anecdotes and history of the region. Bonus point if you already have experience guiding in the Wet Tropics of Far North QLD!

We offer above-award wages, and we are flexible - we have plenty of hours available for the right candidate or we can work with your availability. Ideally you’ll have the flexibility to work weekends, public holidays, and during peak tourism seasons.

You will need a current Queensland Driver Licence and Driver Authorisation, as well as First Aid and CPR certificates.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you - please get in touch!

Call 0429 993 230 or email [email protected]

QUALIFIED PLUMBER

Full time / $40-50 per hour

Briody Plumbing is a locally owned company, operating in Cairns for over ten years. We currently have a permanent, full time opportunity for a Qualified Plumber with experience in either of the following areas; Domestic, Commercial and Civil Plumbing. Qualifications & Experience • Valid QLD Plumbing License (QBCC) • Current QLD driver's license • Construction White Card • Must have own tools

Great company benefits.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to [email protected]

Community Notices

Free Community Movie Night;

Join us for a Community Movie Night at the Mossman Boat & Fishing Club in Newell Beach, featuring Sonic the Hedgehog 3!

This event is free, so bring your family and friends for a fun night out!

Event Details: • When: Friday, May 30, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Where: Mossman Boat & Fishing Club, Newell Beach • What to Bring: Your own chairs and/or picnic mats. • Cost: Free movie (including free chips and nuggets from Newell Beach Takeaway), with popcorn, drinks, and more for sale.

Brody Andrews [email protected]

WINDSWELL WATER SPORTS at CARNIVALE FAMILY BEACH DAY

Join the WindSwell Team for goodtimes and plenty of water and wind sports adventures in conjunction with the Carnivale Beach Day

7am WAKE Boarding — 8am SUP Boarding — 9am WING Boarding — 10am FOIL Boarding — 11am KITE Surfing. Book now and try them all for only $50!!

Check out more details about the WindSwell water and wind sports adventures at Carnivale Beach Day below!

https://windswell.com.au/product/windswell-water-sports-at-carnivale-beach-day-port-douglas-2025/ 25.05.2025 at 7am - 12pmBrett Wright [email protected]

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