Weekend Edition

Longer Captain Cook night delays from end of the month

Extended delays of up to half an hour at night on the Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas are scheduled to start in about a fortnight and run through until early December.

Petition launched to bring public buses to Douglas Shire

A petition has been launched by a local transport operator to start a government-subsidised public bus service connecting Douglas Shire’s most populated regions.

New route through the hills added to Wangetti Trail

A fresh new direction in the multi-million-dollar Wangetti Trail saga has been opened up by the State Government, with the Twin Bridges Track - which is up the hill from Wangetti - through to the Mowbray River

Great Barrier Reef clings to "critical" status

The Great Barrier Reef is being let down by the Federal and Queensland Governments, says the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) which has warned they are falling short on their duty to protect the Reef

Cane truck plan not going ahead, mill owner says

The owner of Mulgrave Mill says a plan to haul cane from Mossman on trucks will not proceed beyond this season.

Limited access to women’s healthcare spurs Port Douglas menopause workshop

Access to expert healthcare in the Douglas Shire can be limited, and many local women miss out on specialist guidance for menopause. With October marking Menopause Awareness Month globally, attention is turning to a major event in Port Douglas aiming to change that.

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Positions Vacant

GOLF OPERATIONS ATTENDANT

Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course Port Douglas is looking for an enthusiastic customer service oriented team member to assist in our Golf Operations Department with an immediate start for the right applicant. Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional service is delivered to members & guests at all times, • Assist in day-to-day golf operation • A willingness to be part of a team environment • Thinking outside the box and problem solving • Assisting with golf competitions and clubhouse events • Upholding operation policies and procedures

The successful candidate should be able to display the following attributes:

• Initiative and a willingness to work hard • Excellent Customer Service Skills • A can-do attitude and great sense of humour • Ability to work as part of a team or alone if required • Competent computer skills including Microsoft products • Ability to provide the best excellent customer service • Ability to be able to multi task • A keen interest in Golf would be helpful but not essential • A valid RSA is required

This position is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to be part of a growing team at one of our Australia's premier resort golf courses. If this sounds like the role for you, please email current resume and cover letter to [email protected]

RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT

Exemplar Coaches and Limousines is the leading airport transfer company in the Cairns-Port Douglas region,having serviced the area since 1993. We move upward of 150,000 passengers per year and are proud to be the preferred transport provider for the majority of domestic and international agents booking visitors to the region. Exemplar is also the exclusive transport operator contracted to the Cairns International Airport with desks at both the domestic and the international terminals.. Currently, we have a position available for a reservations consultant in our busy Craiglie office. This role entails taking bookings via email, the internet and over the phone. As such, we need someone who is friendly with a cheerful demeanour, is an excellent communicator with exceptional attention to detail attributes, is highly organised, a logical thinker with sound reasoning skills and enjoys working as part of a busy team structure. Competent computer skills are essential.

This is a part time position role with hours 3-4 days per week negotiable. Pay is above the award rate and 12% superannuation is part of the pay package in accordance with the Fair Pay Commission. We operate 365 days per year, as such, weekend and public holiday work is essential. Previous experience in the tourism sector is an advantage but not essential. All employees receive initial competency based training and ongoing training. Further professional development is on offer if requested.

If you have these natural attributes and developed skill sets, and would like to be part of an organisation with an enviable culture; we would love to hear from you. Please email your covering letter and resume to Sam at [email protected]

Community Notices

Douglas Heat Basketball Club Fundraiser – Pink in the Tropics

Join us on Sunday, October 19 at the Port Douglas Cyclone Shelter for a day of basketball, fun, and community spirit — all in support of Pink in the Tropics, our local Breast Cancer Awareness charity

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