Weekend Edition

Spike in number of feral pigs caught in Shire

Close to 30 feral pigs have been caught this month by Douglas Shire Council rangers, with the higher-than-average number attributed to the recent dry conditions.

IN PICTURES: Baby croc does not survive road crossing

A baby crocodile has been found dead in the middle of a Cooya Beach road by a Newsport reader.

How liable are councils to protect homeowners from weather events?

Some Newell Beach foreshore homes are “under siege” from weather events and surging tides, and if the Douglas Shire Council does not take immediate action, it may be leaving itself open to being “sued for negligence”, a council meeting has heard.

Port Douglas trending towards top 10 globally, according to travel booking site

Port Douglas is the only Australian travel destination to be named one of the world’s top 10 trending spots in Booking.com’s 2026 Travel Predictions.

Jury retires to decide fate of Toyah Cordingley murder case

The jury has retired to decide whether accused murderer Rajwinder Singh is guilty or innocent of killing Paws and Claws volunteer Toyah Cordingley on Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Help brighten Christmas for local children by donating toys

Local children whose families may find Christmas a little tougher this year are set to enjoy a brighter festive season, but more gifts are still needed for the local Toy Shop, with donations welcome until December 6.

Business of the day

Upcoming Events

Positions Vacant

DETAILER

Exemplar is looking for a car washer/detailer to work at our depot in Craiglie and to keep our fleet looking spic and span. We have just constructed a new maintenance shed with a purpose built detailing bay ready to use. This means our detailer will work in the shade, cooled by the continual breeze.

We seek someone who is a self starter, able to follow directives, has a keen work ethic and an eye for detail. You must be fit and healthy and ready to work as an integral member of the Exemplar team.

Hours are 25 hrs per week. Monday to Friday; 2.30pm through to 7.30pm. No public holidays. We pay award rates for casual or part time. If you have an ABN we can look at contracted rates. You need to hold a driver's license. If not, then we can look at your capabilities to drive within the yard.

If you think this is the job for you, please email your interest to Sam at [email protected] or Cheryl at [email protected]. Or call 4213 3333

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.

If you are interested please email [email protected] detailing your work background, any relevant experience and any questions. Initial enquires by email only please.

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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