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.

Business of the day


TRIVIA NIGHT @ 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro, RAMADA RESORT - Every Thursday

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8pm

Location: 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro at Ramada Resort, Port Douglas


Trivia with Supa Sal and Wevs

Date: Thursday 23 April 2026

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Club Mossman


Zac Jones @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

Date: Friday 24 April 2026

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Ellis Beach Bar and Grill


BINGO NIGHT with KSTAR @ 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro, RAMADA RESORT - Every Friday

Date: Friday 24 April 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8pm

Location: 3Sixteen Bar & Bistro at Ramada Resort, Port Douglas

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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