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Council seeks input to save our beaches from erosion

Douglas Shire Council is inviting residents to help shape a long-term strategy to protect two of the region’s most loved beaches from coastal erosion. 

Push for more care outside of hospitals

Getting patients in need of long term care out of hospitals and into appropriate care is at the centre of a push from the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

Push on to control illegal dumping in Shire

Stamping out illegal dumping across Douglas Shire hot spots is the aim of a program in the process of being updated by the council.

Lazy Lizard on the move with gold gong

Port Douglas’s Lazy Lizard Motor Inn has been crowned the state’s best three-to-three-and-a-half star accommodation spot for 2025 at the 40th Queensland Tourism Awards.

Further facts revealed in Toyah Cordingley case

The second week of the trial of Innisfail nurse Rajwinder Singh for the murder of Paws and Claws volunteer Toyah Cordingley has outlined further intricate details of what happened on the tragic day of her death on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

When the weather turns, will you be prepared?

Before the first wet season raindrop falls in the Douglas Shire, a quiet operation is already underway. The Douglas Disaster Management Unit (DMU) is coordinating, testing, and preparing so our community can face the season with confidence.

Jingle, mingle, and celebrate all December at The Tin Shed

Some places in our Shire just know how to bring people together, and The Tin Shed is one of them. A hub for locals throughout the year, this festive season it’s going all out to spread Christmas magic across the community.

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Upcoming Events

Positions Vacant

TUCKSHOP ASSISTANT
Tuckshop Assistant for a school community focused P&C.

Position: Tuckshop Assistant Location: Mossman State High School, 46-62 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873 Relevant Award: Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Award – State 2016 (Award) Nature of position: Casual Retail Assistant under the Retail Operations Stream of the Award. Hourly rate of pay: Hourly rate of pay in accordance with the Award, the hourly rate for this position is $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience. Hours: Casual hours during Term-Time

Mossman State High School Parents & Citizens' Association (P&C) is a community-minded organisation dedicated to families, schools and the community working in partnerships to ensure positive educational, emotional and social outcomes for Mossman State High School’s students. We are looking at employing a highly engaged and organised Tuckshop Assistant to provide assistance in the tuckshop under the direction of the Tuckshop Convenor. In this position you will benefit from a rewarding interaction with staff, volunteers, and parents, whilst also collaborating with the wider school community. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong business acumen wanting to assist a school community.

Your duties and required skills as Tuckshop Assistant will include but will not be limited to the following: • Checking and recording deliveries; • Checking temperatures; • Serving customers; • Contributing to the review of new food products and assisting in the implementation of any special tuckshop project; • Counting, rotating and storing stock; • Basic cleaning duties; • Cash handling; and • Assisting volunteers when required.

To be successful in this role you will possess: • A current Blue Card and an ability to work around children; • Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position; • An understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy; • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; • An ability to prioritise tasks, and use knowledge and initiative to problem solve; and • A commitment to service and performance excellence.

If you hold these skills and are looking for a rewarding role within a great school, please send your CV, as well as a cover letter addressing why you would be suitable for the role to Veronica Reynolds at [email protected] by 10am Thursday 4th December 2025.

TUCKSHOP CONVENOR

Tuckshop Convenor for a school community focused P&C.

Position: Tuckshop Convenor Location: Mossman State High School, 46-62 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873 Relevant Award: Parents’ and Citizens’ Associations Award – State 2016 (Award) Nature of position: Full-Time Retail Manager (dependent upon qualifications) under the Retail Operations Stream of the Award. Hourly rate of pay: In accordance with the Award, this position is remunerated on a sliding scale of $27 - $29 per hour, depending on experience and capability. Ordinary hours: Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, worked during school term-time.

Mossman State High School Parents & Citizens' Association (P&C) is a community-minded organisation dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for Mossman State High School’s students. We are looking at employing a highly engaged and organised Tuckshop Convenor to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the P&C’s tuckshop. You will benefit from a rewarding interaction with staff, volunteers, and parents, whilst also collaborating with the wider school community. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong business acumen wanting to assist a school community.

The Tuckshop Convenor is responsible for the efficient and professional operation of the tuckshop including financial and operational management. You will be required to assist, direct and support tuckshop shop workers and volunteers. Your duties and required skills as Tuckshop Convenor will include but will not be limited to the following:

Planning • Ensuring adequate equipment is available and operational for providing tuckshop services; • Establishing a menu of goods for sale that provides variety and will attract students, teachers and visitors to purchase from the tuckshop; • Assisting with budget development; • Taking all reasonable steps to ensure that the tuckshop does not operate at a loss; • Assisting in the recruitment and selection of lower classified employees and/or volunteers; and • Liaising with parents, students, volunteers and other community stakeholders.

Organising and Coordinating • Planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services, techniques and work organisation for yourself and others; • Preparing rosters and breaks and attracting volunteers; • Ordering stock and maintaining stock levels; • Being responsible for invoicing, billing, and charging; • Maintaining correct records; • Providing advice to the P&C’s Executive Committee on the running of the business operation; and • Ensuring food is ready for service at particular times.

Monitoring • Ensuring that the tuckshop operates in a safe and hygienic environment and that good quality food is prepared and served each day in a consistent manner; • Overseeing everyday workplace health and safety practices and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; • Supervising employees at lower levels including training, coordinating work flows, checking progress and resolving problems; • Ensuring all staff and volunteers comply with all relevant policies and procedures; and • Checking or otherwise dealing with records, writing, correspondence, books, accounts and liaising with volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will possess: • A current Blue Card and an ability to work around children; • Relevant qualifications and/or experience relating to the position; • An understanding of food handling procedures and the Smart Choices strategy; • An ability to supervise and coordinate others in a friendly and professional manner; • Basic financial management skills; • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; • An ability to prioritise tasks, and use knowledge and initiative to problem solve; and • A commitment to service and performance excellence.

If you hold these skills and are looking for a rewarding role within a great school, please send your CV, as well as a cover letter addressing why you would be suitable for the role to Veronica Reynolds at [email protected] by 10am Thursday 4th December 2025.

Community Notices

COMMUNITYT MOVIE NIGHT - “How To Train Your Dragon” (2025) • When: Friday, November 28 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Where: Dixie Park, Port Douglas • Details: Join us for a free screening of How To Train Your Dragon (2025). Bring your own chairs or picnic mats. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. This is a collaboration with Douglas Shire Council.

FREE SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS (10+) & WOMEN
• When: Saturday, November 29 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Where: Mossman Shire Hall
• Details: A great opportunity to build empowerment and awareness. The workshop covers simple, strength-free techniques, essential legal information, and a Q&A session.

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