Weekend Edition

GONE TROPPO: The cane industry is gone from the Shire, so what next?

When Cane and Abel fell out, there was no Round Up to finish off cane.

Second stage of industrial estate back on the drawing board

The heavy machinery may soon start moving around Craiglie Business Park Stage Two, with fresh plans for a more than $1.2m 31-lot industrial subdivision submitted to Douglas Shire Council this month.

POLICE NEWS: Search for missing man in remote bushland near Mount Molloy

A search for a missing man along a remote dirt road north of Mount Molloy has failed to uncover any sign of him.

Carnivale parade float theme is out of this world

The theme for this year’s Port Douglas Carnivale Friday night Macrossan Street Parade has today been announced.

Local passion leads to top agent accolade for Charlie Madgwick

Loving where you live is often said to be the key to selling a region and few embody that more than local real estate agent Charlie Madgwick.

Port Douglas earns national spotlight

Port Douglas has once again drawn national attention as one of Queensland’s best beachside places to live, with luxury estate BeCHé Port Douglas featured in Real Estate Australia’s latest roundup.

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Positions Vacant

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.

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Marketing Coordinator

Newsport is the Douglas Shire’s premium free fortnightly paper and online news platform. Located in Port Douglas and locally owned and operated for 15 years, we’re a trusted source of news for Far North Queensland from Cairns to Cooktown. We focus on the stories and people that matter most, keeping our community informed and connected.

We’re growing and looking for a Marketing Coordinator who thrives in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment. If you enjoy variety, love working with local businesses, and keep projects moving with ease, this role is a great fit.

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Community Notices

COMMISSIONING SERVICE FOR RI INSTRUCTORS & CHAPLAINS
Sunday 22nd Feb Douglas Shire Combined Churches invite you to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Alchera Drive, Mossman to bless our schools and families.
This is followed by a light supper.
Contact: 0408 774091

Author Talk

We're thrilled to welcome author Nadine Cockrem to Mossman Library!

Catch her talk on Saturday, 28th February at 10:00am—it’s going to be an enlightening morning.

Nadine is the author of "The Hope Deck" a daily affirmation card set to deepen your connection with yourself. She's lived the depths of pain, loss, and not knowing who she was. It is her hope that this deck can be your companion to help you navigate whatever season your soul is in.

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