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Waging a new war on crown-of-thorns starfish

A program to control crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks on the northern Great Barrier Reef between Lizard Island and Cairns is being stepped up this month as the pest species continues to attack reefs across the entire Marine Park. 

JUNGLE DRUM: Is this the year of the narrative break or the year narratives break us?

Back in my day we wrote stories at school. 
Later there were assignments which took various forms but I don't remember hearing the word “narrative”. 

Extending a huge g’day to our newest Aussies

Douglas Shire has welcomed 17 new Aussie citizens to the region as part of Australia Day celebrations last weekend.

PICTURE GALLERY: Shire locals out and about for Australia Day long weekend

The Douglas Shire Council Australia Day Awards in Port Douglas, the pool party at Mossman, and other cafes and pubs around the Shire, are some of the places the Newsport photographers have visited this month.

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LICENCED PLUMBER

Voerman Plumbing, located in Port Douglas, is seeking a dedicated and reliable Plumber to join our team. This role offers an immediate start for candidates who are eager to contribute to a positive work environment and deliver quality plumbing services. Full time or casual position available.

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AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVERS

Exemplar Coaches and Limousines is proud to be the leading airport transfer company in the Cairns-Port Douglas region. We are a family run business operating from Port Douglas since 1993. The majority of Inbound Tour Operators and agents prefer to use our services above others. We also service many local hotels in Port Douglas, Palm Cove and Cairns, and the general public. It is company policy to have a narrow and expert focus on airport transfers only. Exemplar is not distracted with local town shuttles and the personal life disruption that has for drivers. Our drivers can plan their lives around work with set weekly rosters and daily manifests received by 5pm the day before work. If you are a driver already, and want some certainty regarding your daily life, work and pay, think about calling Exemplar.

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VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST NEEDED
WHEN: WEDNESDAYS, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

DUTIES INCLUDE: GREETING VISITORS ANSWERING PHONES BASIC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM? CALL 4099 5518 OR POP IN AND SEE US! 6 - 10 MOWBRAY ST, PORT DOUGLAS

Need a lift? Facing transport challenges?

Our Community Transport Service is here to help!

Where can we take you? We offer transport outside of Port Douglas, including destinations across the wider Douglas Shire and Cairns.

Cost: Our service is FREE, though gold coin donations are always appreciated to help keep this community initiative running.

Ready to book your ride? Call us on 4099 5518 or email [email protected]

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