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Smokey Pint’s power couple starts fresh chapter at new location

NEW LOCATION

Once a year lunacy

NO BENEFIT

Douglas Shire students empowered as environmental champions

GRANTS

Inspirational Douglas Shire leader to relocate to Melbourne to chase musical dreams

COMMUNITY INSPIRATION

‘IT’S PERSONAL’: Fairmont resort boss says he’ll fight tooth and nail to get failed DA overturned in court

COURT BATTLE

GRAVEYARD DEBACLE: Council removes Mossman cemetery tributes

FAMILIES UPSET

Cook MP happy with budget outputs for Douglas Shire

BUDGET

Douglas Shire netball star continues to dream big

NETBALL TRIUMPH

Feature of the Week

Local accounting business unveils innovative finance service amidst looming economic storm

BUSINESS FEATURE

Barbados Port Douglas unveils creative beach club style menu in collaboration with new head chef

BUSINESS FEATURE

Positions Vacant

PART TIME STAFFThe Port Douglas Licensed Post Office is looking for a part time staffer to join our close knit team as a Retail Assistant Level 2. This is a permanent part time position for 15 hours per week plus Saturdays on a rotating cycle, as well as holiday covers.You will be trained in all facets of the business and will be asked to always be there to support the other members of our team.We are looking for a person who is a team player with• Some retail experience with a customer service orientation• A desire and capacity to learn on the job• Computer literacy• Honesty and reliability• A friendly and pleasant disposition• There is some heavy lifting involved in the delivery of parcelsThe General Retail Award conditions will apply with an immediate start. There will be a 3 month probation period. Superannuation is paid at the Statutory Rate.

AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVERSExemplar Coaches and Limousines is the premier airport transfer company in the Cairns/Port Douglas region and the preferred transport operator for the majority of inbound agents and online travel agents booking tourists to our region. Our main depot is located in Craiglie. Exemplar also operates both airport transfer desks at the Cairns International Airport.For 30 years Exemplar has been renowned for its high-quality, award- winning service and staff satisfaction, as such we seek motivated drivers residing in Port Douglas to join our dynamic team.

Community Notices

FOUR MILE BEACH MONTHLY CLEAN-UPJuly 12thWhen: Wednesday 12th July 2023 | 13:00-16:00Where: Daintree Lounge at the Sheraton Grand Mirage, Port DouglasTo Register: Please email [email protected]Looking for a way to be part of practical solutions for our environment? Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas is one of our longest-running QLD beach monitoring sites. We have been cleaning and collecting data from this site each month for the past 12 years.

WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENCE SEMINARSJune 24thJuly 1stTwo women's self-defence seminars coming up!Port Douglas community Hall on the 24th of June, and the 1st of July at Mossman Shire hall. It will be held in the morning from 10am till noon.

Events