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Search on for Port Douglas "Angel"

A couple visiting Port Douglas recently have shown their extreme gratitude to one of our own in the hope they will discover just how much their act of kindness meant to them.

100 weapons seized from Far North Queensland streets

More than 100 weapons have been seized from the streets in the Far North in less than a year as police disrupt and prevent knife crime during proactive patrols under Jack’s Law.

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.

Petition calls for speed-limit change at Junction Bridge

A Douglas Shire driving instructor has started a petition calling on the about 550m stretch of road near the Junction Bridge between Cooya and Mossman to be changed to a 60km/h zone.

Cassowary family drops by just south of Daintree River

There are cassowaries living around the southern banks of the Daintree River, and more will make homes there if the habitat is made more conducive, one Daintree Village local says.

How one family built a Daintree eco tourism icon

Since 2008, Ocean Safari has operated as the only reef tour operator providing a direct link between the Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a business built on the Claxton family’s “all-in” spirit, a project they started from scratch that has now grown to include three generations.

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Positions Vacant

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.

Community Notices

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]

Please make sure to book at least 24 hours in advance.

Note: Transport is only available for trips outside Port Douglas.

Helping our community stay connected, one trip at a time!

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