Weekend Edition

Some ferry good reasons to shut down the service for 10 days

The Daintree River Ferry will be out of action for a minimum of 10 days when the new replacement ferry is brought in, a Douglas Shire Council information session has heard.

Rajwinder Singh found guilty of murdering Toyah Cordingley

Rajwinder Singh has been found guilty of murdering former Paws and Claws volunteer Toyah Cordingley by a jury in Cairns Supreme Court.

Dickson Inlet - built for nature or industry?

Battlelines are being drawn up between the State Government and Douglas Shire Council on whether the Port Douglas marina inlet region should be used for industry or set aside for natural conservation.

More crocs set to be removed from Mareeba waterways

More crocodiles are set to be removed from waters in the Mareeba Shire area after the State Government yesterday announced changes to its management policy.

Push on for a Port Douglas convention centre

A plan to build a convention centre in the heart of Port Douglas is being discussed between the State Government and Douglas Shire Council.

Relax this Christmas at Ramada Port Douglas

It’s that time of year again; the planning, prepping, and cooking for Christmas. While celebrating at home is always nice, sometimes the best way to enjoy it is to hand it over and be served. Ramada Port Douglas has you covered.

From property to people, Jessie Goetze makes a difference

For Jessie Goetze, a sales executive with Sotheby’s Queensland, real estate is more than selling homes, it’s about trust, community, and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Business of the day

Upcoming Events

Positions Vacant

GARDEN MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER

Team Member required to help with garden maintenance at Escape Villas, a luxury gated community in Port Douglas renowned for beautiful tropical gardens throughout the development. We offer above award hourly rate for the ideal candidate.

Key Duties: Lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping Weeding, pruning, hedging and general garden maintenance Mulching and planting as per seasonal requirements Routine checks of outdoor areas to ensure property always looking its best Basic upkeep of supplied tools and equipment Reporting maintenance and/or safety requirements to Supervisor

The Ideal Candidate will: Be reliable, hard working and well presented Be respectful of other team members, guests and Villa owners Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Be able to manage time effectively Be physically fit as this is an outdoor position Hold a current drivers licence

To apply or to request further information please email [email protected]

MARINE BIOLOGIST/SNORKEL GUIDE DIVEMASTER/DIVE INSTRUCTOR

Join the Award-Winning Team at ABC Reef Safaris!

ABC Reef Safaris, an award-winning, high-end snorkel and dive operator is expanding! With a brand new vessel & the reintroduction of diving, we are seeking experienced and professional crew members to join our team.

Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking reliable, professional, and mature-minded individuals who take pride in their work and can consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Our ideal candidates: • Have prior experience in marine tourism, diving, or guiding • Are passionate about marine life and guest education • Possess strong customer service skills and a strong work ethic • Work well in a small team and take initiative • Are safety-conscious and uphold the highest industry standards

Position Requirements: • Current First Aid, O2, and CPR certification

Marine Biologist / Snorkel Guide: • Degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, or a related field preferred • Divemaster or Bronze Medallion or similar life rescue qualification

Dive Master or Dive Instructor: • Current PADI certification

Why Join ABC Reef Safaris? • Work on the world’s most iconic reef with a high-end tour operator • Be part of an award-winning team • Contribute to real marine conservation efforts • Above award pay, regular work, and a supportive team environment • Flexible, stable employment with opportunities for growth and sponsorship

Ready to join our team? Upload your resume here: https://www.abcreefsafaris.com.au/about/working-for-abc-snorkel-charters

Community Notices

NATIVITY SHEEP TRAIL

Come join the fun this festive season by participating in a community activity called the Nativity Sheep Trail. The Nativity Sheep Trail is designed to bring people into local businesses and to share the Christmas story. Participating shops in Mossman will have a cute little sheep, wearing a name tag, displayed somewhere in their business. They will also have entry forms and will display a poster at the front of their shop. The idea being that families and children will pick up an entry form, follow the trail through town, visit the participating businesses, find all the sheep and record their names on the entry form. A box at Bartolos shop will be provided for completed entry forms to be deposited. All entries that have the correct names will go into the draw to win a family Christmas Gift Basket. The Nativity Sheep Trail will run from Tues 25th November to Thurs 18th December and the draw will take place at the Community Carols under the Raintrees on Sun 21st Dec. If not present at the draw the winner will be notified by phone. Come and support your local community and see if you can find all the sheep!!! For further details, contact Nativity Sheep Trail Co-ordinator – Janelle Shrimpton – 0407148953.

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