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Newsport Alert Wednesday 22 April 2026
Mossman Library marks 20 years as a community hub
The Mossman Library will officially celebrate its 20th anniversary on Monday, April 27, marking two decades since the much‑loved facility opened its doors and replaced the original 1977 library on Mill Street.
Diversity is the key
Douglas can and should rebuild its agriculture sector as a critical part of the economy but with hopes fading for a silver bullet to replace cane, effort might better focus on a diversified industry rather than another broadacre monoculture.
Celebrating the next generation of Indigenous tourism and hospitality leaders
Five young local Indigenous trainees celebrated a major professional milestone last Saturday, 18 April, at Thala Beach Nature Reserve, graduating with nationally recognised qualifications in hospitality and tourism.
'Crazy' ant eradication milestone
A significant milestone in the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) fight against the yellow crazy ant has been reached.
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CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF
Community Funerals is seeking staff to be available on weeknights (4pm-8am) and at weekends (24hrs) to assist with the transfer of deceased persons.
Full training will be provided.
Staff are rostered on-call one week in three and can usually fit this work around a regular weekday job. You will be paid a daily on-call allowance and a generous $300.00 minimum call out payment.
The applicant needs to have a full drivers licence, be well groomed, ability to work as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, physical fitness, willingness to work outside regular business hours and a compassionate and caring attitude.
Visit website to see more details.

BOOK LAUNCH — MOTIVATIONS BY WILD RUSS
Celebrate the launch of Motivations by Wild Russ
Friday 1 May 6pm - 9pm at Babal, Port Douglas
Come dressed as your alter ego — Wild ____ [fill in your name or alter ego name or spirit aminal]
Welcoming drink
Signed 2nd Edition for yours truly
MC the Big G
DJ Guest
Surprises on the night
After party TBA
Catered with canapés from Dan and Brendan at Babal
Roasted Beetroot & Goat's Cheese Arancini
Paperbark Smoked Barra Rillette.
Boomer Bay Oysters ŵ Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Granita.
Beef Tartare Miang.
Confit Truffle Chicken Croquettes.
$65 for signed book; $40 event only LTD to 60 pax
Ticket sales CLOSE Midnight Wednesday 29 April. Limited to 60 pax.
Come ready to meet amazing people, drink and enjoy some culinary delights... some epic mystery on the night and also the unplanned and inspired. It's going to be WILD

AA meetings in Port Douglas are Open Meetings. Anyone is welcome to come along. We offer a warm, friendly and safe environment for anyone struggling with Alcohol.
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