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Rates rise fears as land valuations soar

Douglas Shire ratepayers have raised concerns about pending rate rises as they receive notice of rising land valuations, fearing the hit to the hip pocket might be “unsustainable’’.

If the road is smashed apart, forget it!

The damaged state of a Wujal Wujal road after floodwaters had cleared has shone a spotlight on the importance of being extra careful when driving on flooded thoroughfares in Far North Queensland.

Laura Gray brings a touch of Ireland to the Douglas Shire

With St Patrick’s Day approaching, Newsport is shining a light on the Irish people who have made the Douglas Shire their home, including one local whose Irish spirit can be felt both in the classroom and behind the bar.

Daintree Village businesses battening down for third river flood in weeks, and strong winds

The crew at Crocodile Express cafe and tours is preparing for a possible third Daintree River flood in as many weeks, plus 120km/h winds, as Tropical Cyclone Narelle bears down on the coast near Coen - but they are taking it all in their stride.

Coen stands strong against Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Coen has been spared disaster from Tropical Cyclone Narelle, with Police releasing vision and details from the remote town showing there have been no reports of significant infrastructure damage, injury or rescues from the community.

Pokea adds a fresh lunch option in Port Douglas

Port Douglas locals looking for a quick and healthy lunch now have a new option on Grant Street, with the opening of Pokea, a poke bowl shop created by restaurateur Giorgio Simonetti.

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WE’RE HIRING – ELECTRICIAN

We’re looking for a qualified electrician to join our team full‑time!

• $42.50 – $50 per hour (depending on experience)

• Full‑time position

• 9‑day fortnight – better work/life balance

• Company van + phone supplied

• Great work environment & supportive team

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CAFE MANAGER

We are seeking an Assistant café Manager to join our hospitality team at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre.

Embraced by one of the world's most beautiful locations, the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre is an enticing destination to introduce visitors to both the stunning natural beauty of the Daintree and the rich culture of the Kuku Yalanji people.

We are seeking an Assistant Café Manager to join our hospitality team. In this role, you will support the Operations Manager in daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, managing inventory, and leading staff to create a warm and welcoming environment.

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Author Talk

Richard Stoker spent twenty years in insurance before swapping policies for passengers and driving taxis for another two decades. By the time he hung up the keys, he had a head full of characters and plots clamouring to become books, movie scripts, and short stories.

He then lectured on business subjects at two tertiary (TAFE) colleges from manuals he created.
Following this, he wrote about fifty articles for two newspapers.

For two years, he was a committee member of The Clink.

In April 2012 he attended the launching of the book 'The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker' held in the office premises of Robson Press in London, England.

In his seventieth year, determined to get the details of his novel right, he travelled to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, then journeyed by bus from Venezuela through Brazil and into Argentina—proving that curiosity does not retire at seventy.

Today, he lives on the edge of a tropical rainforest in northern Australia, close to his son and granddaughter. Surrounded by lush green and teeming wildlife, he remains fiercely protective of the world’s rainforests—and would hate to see them disappear.

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