Best of Douglas photos - March

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Last updated: 03/04/2025 - 15:00 (AEST)

Windswell’s Vanessa Carey and Brett "Bretto" Wright are excited to introduce people to all sorts of water activities at Four Mile Beach. Picture: Jamie Jansen

In our latest monthly photo gallery, we have selected some of the best photos taken across the district for the month of March.

If you know of any stunning photos for April, let us know at [email protected]

Port Douglas waterfront during one of those special times of the evening. Picture: awena-daniel.com

Ruth and Nigel Beaumont in the front bar of Paddy's bar on St Patrick's Day. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Tiny frogs in a Port Douglas yard. Picture: Rosie Wang

Patterns in the Daintree Rainforest region. Picture: Gemma Heggie, Daintree Coast

Douglas Heat Basketball Club under 14s Piper Saxon and Gemma Cocks. Picture: Cassie Flinn

Quicksilver Cruises heading out to the Great Barrier Reef. Picture: @decoydesign/Tourism Port Douglas Daintree

Sunset tours in Port Douglas. Picture: Shaun Hollis

Baby crocodiles near the Daintree River. Picture: David Cook

Douglas Shire Historical Society's Pam Willis Burden at the former Mossman Mill. Picture: Shaun Hollis

A moody Douglas Shire scene. Picture: awena-daniel.com

Great Barrier Reef Legacy director Dr Dean Miller at the living coral biobank. Picture: GBRL

Four Mile Beach scene. Picture: Rosie Wang

High school artists Curtis Lafragua, Savannah Hinde and Selene Fry. Picture: Byron Filmer

Sun-kissed morning in Port. Picture: Franz Xaver Camenzind

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( 3 )	Position Vacant	Name	Business	Suburb	Email	Date
1.	FREELANCE FEATURE WRITER (Business & Advertorial) Location: Douglas Shire (Local presence required) Workflow: Freelance / Variable weekly hours About the Role We are seeking a sharp, dependable Freelance Feature Writer based in the Douglas Shire to craft compelling local business profiles and advertorial-style features. If you know how to weave commercial messaging into engaging storytelling and can connect face-to-face with our local business community, we want to hear from you. Because our editorial needs change weekly, workload volume will fluctuate. We need a flexible local writer who can scale up or down seamlessly. Key Responsibilities Write high-quality business features and advertorials on strict deadlines. Turn around clean, print-ready copy quickly and efficiently. Connect with local business owners to capture their unique voice and story. What We’re Looking For Local Resident: Must live in the Douglas Shire area to easily access local businesses. Proven experience in feature writing, journalism, or commercial copywriting. A flawless track record for meeting tight turnaround times. Capability to handle a variable workload week-to-week. To Apply Please send your resume and 2–3 relevant writing samples (ideally business profiles or advertorials) to [email protected]	Newsport	Newsport	Port Douglas	[email protected]	05.06.2026 13:41
2.	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.	Lorraine	Community Funerals	Port Douglas	[email protected]	4.6.2026 12:38
3.	HOUSING MANAGER (Part-Time) Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc. is seeking a community-focused Housing Manager to support older residents and help maintain independent living across the Douglas Shire. Position Details Part-time role Approx. 30 hours per week Flexible working arrangements available Based locally in Douglas Shire Key Responsibilities Manage the full tenancy lifecycle, including applications, reviews and exits Coordinate property maintenance and contractor activities Support tenants and liaise with stakeholders and support services Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance requirements are met Promote a respectful, positive and community-focused environment What We Offer Flexible and autonomous role Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community Supportive volunteer committee and team environment Diverse and rewarding work Work locally in beautiful Douglas Shire About You Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Experience in housing, tenancy, property management, community services or similar fields preferred Passion for supporting older residents and independent living How to Apply Please send your resume and a short cover letter to: [email protected]	N	Douglas Shire Aged persons home	Douglas Shire	[email protected]	28.05.2026 11:33

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Position Vacant

Name

Business

Suburb

Date

FREELANCE FEATURE WRITER (Business & Advertorial)

Location: Douglas Shire (Local presence required)

Workflow: Freelance / Variable weekly hours

About the Role

We are seeking a sharp, dependable Freelance Feature Writer based in the Douglas Shire to craft compelling local business profiles and advertorial-style features. If you know how to weave commercial messaging into engaging storytelling and can connect face-to-face with our local business community, we want to hear from you.

Because our editorial needs change weekly, workload volume will fluctuate. We need a flexible local writer who can scale up or down seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

Write high-quality business features and advertorials on strict deadlines.

Turn around clean, print-ready copy quickly and efficiently.

Connect with local business owners to capture their unique voice and story.

What We’re Looking For

Local Resident: Must live in the Douglas Shire area to easily access local businesses.

Proven experience in feature writing, journalism, or commercial copywriting.

A flawless track record for meeting tight turnaround times.

Capability to handle a variable workload week-to-week.

To Apply

Please send your resume and 2–3 relevant writing samples (ideally business profiles or advertorials) to [email protected]

Newsport

Port Douglas

[email protected]

05.06.2026 13:41

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.

Lorraine

Community Funerals

Port Douglas

[email protected]

4.6.2026 12:38

HOUSING MANAGER (Part-Time)

Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc. is seeking a community-focused Housing Manager to support older residents and help maintain independent living across the Douglas Shire.

Position Details

Part-time role
Approx. 30 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements available
Based locally in Douglas Shire

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full tenancy lifecycle, including applications, reviews and exits
Coordinate property maintenance and contractor activities
Support tenants and liaise with stakeholders and support services
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance requirements are met
Promote a respectful, positive and community-focused environment

What We Offer

Flexible and autonomous role
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community
Supportive volunteer committee and team environment
Diverse and rewarding work
Work locally in beautiful Douglas Shire

About You

Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Experience in housing, tenancy, property management, community services or similar fields preferred
Passion for supporting older residents and independent living

How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short cover letter to:
[email protected]

Douglas Shire Aged persons home

Douglas Shire

[email protected]

28.05.2026 11:33

( 3 )	Date	Start time	End time	Event name	Event description	Location	Cost	Website link	Event contact phone	Event contact email	Category (Maximum of 4 categories)	Name	Email	Phone
1.	Saturday 25 July 2026 Jul 25 2026-07-25T00:00:00+10:00	2:00pm		Rave Revival Day Party FT. Dirty South	CAIRNS RAVE REVIVAL RETURNS JULY 25TH We are back in 2026 for our biggest event yet at Ellis Beach. Featuring Australian dance icon DIRTY SOUTH + Local support This is a full-scale celebration of 90s, 2000s and 2010s dance music with two stages, one venue and a stacked lineup of the finest selectors. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER The Rave Revival Top 20 Countdown voted by you and revealed live on the day. (Chance to win $500 + 5 free tickets) 2 STAGES - MAIN STAGE - VINYL STAGE - Ellis Beach Bar and Grill - Saturday 25 July 2026 - 2PM to 11.30PM - Return bus services tickets available from Cairns (bookings essential) TICKET INFO PRE-SALE LIVE NOW (CHECK EMAILS) PUBLIC ON SALE 12PM FRIDAY 12TH JUNE Expect massive energy, upgraded production, classic rave records and a full nostalgia experience from start to finish. Dress for it. Bring your crew. Relive the music. RAVE REVIVAL 2026	Ellis Beach Bar and Grill				[email protected]	Live Entertainment, Major Event	Jesse McClelland	[email protected]	40553534
2.	Friday 3 July 2026 Jul 03 2026-07-03T00:00:00+10:00	7:00pm	11:00pm	Nirvanna (USA) Live at Ellis Beach!	NIRVANNA (USA) Return to Australia!! Nevermind performed in full for its 35th anniversary plus the hits, anthems and deeps cuts that changed music forever. Australia has seen them before. It has felt the weight of Kurt Cobain's songs delivered with the kind of raw, unguarded power that makes a room stand still. And now Nirvanna, the Orlando, Florida- based tribute show that has become one of the most sought-after live acts in the United States, is coming back for a third time. July and August 2026 will bring Nirvanna back to Australian stages for their biggest visit yet, and this time they carry the legacy, beauty and angst of an album that changed the world, and music forever: Nevermind, performed in its entirety, to mark the album's 35th anniversary. Released on 24 September 1991, Nevermind did not just launch a band. It redirected the course of popular music and left a wound in culture that has never fully closed. Hearing it played live, front to back, note for note, is an event in itself. But the show does not stop there. Alongside the full Nevermind performance, Nirvanna will tear through the Nirvana catalogue in full: the anthems that defined a generation, the hits that crossed every boundary, and the deep cuts that remind die-hard fans why they fell in love with this music in the first place. "The energy in the room was palpable. It felt like you were watching Nirvana themselves in their prime" - Rock 'n' Roll Rewind. What sets Nirvanna apart from the tribute scene is immediately apparent when the lights go down. This is not a covers act. This is a theatrical recreation, a full-scale, authentic reimagining of Nirvana in performance, built on musicianship, passion, and an obsessive attention to detail.	Ellis Beach Bar & Grill		https://www.tributetouring.com/event-details/ellis-beach-nth-qld-nirvanna-usa-live?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZwUdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtSFRTeXpvWXlaNmlHOEUyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmMauXPUOoe3hzrjBLzcffBwQ2gct5oroTokIob_gNko4Kv2r4hrlBS0YWgw_aem_UHhtNU4D09n3LhDcW2lC7Q		[email protected]	Live Entertainment, Major Event	Jesse McClelland	[email protected]	40553534
3.	Sunday 9 August 2026 Aug 09 2026-08-09T00:00:00+10:00	10am	3pm	Books in Paradise	A free book fair with approximately 50 authors ready to discuss and sign their books and featuring panel discussions throughout the day. Register at Eventbrite for access to discounts.	Sea Temple, Mitre St Port Douglas	Free	https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/books-in-paradise-tickets-1980933814364?aff=ebdssbdestsearch	0419411886	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Community Event, Free Event, Markets	CATHERINE ROSENBRAUER	[email protected]	0419411886

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Start time

End time

Event name

Event description

Location

Cost

Website link

Event contact phone

Event contact email

Category (Maximum of 4 categories)

Terms and conditions

Name

Phone

Saturday 25 July 2026

2026-07-25T00:00:00+10:00

2:00pm

Rave Revival Day Party FT. Dirty South

CAIRNS RAVE REVIVAL RETURNS JULY 25TH

We are back in 2026 for our biggest event yet at Ellis Beach.
Featuring Australian dance icon DIRTY SOUTH + Local support
This is a full-scale celebration of 90s, 2000s and 2010s dance music with two stages, one venue and a stacked lineup of the finest selectors.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
The Rave Revival Top 20 Countdown voted by you and revealed live on the day. (Chance to win $500 + 5 free tickets)

2 STAGES
- MAIN STAGE
- VINYL STAGE
- Ellis Beach Bar and Grill
- Saturday 25 July 2026
- 2PM to 11.30PM
- Return bus services tickets available from Cairns (bookings essential)

TICKET INFO
PRE-SALE LIVE NOW (CHECK EMAILS)
PUBLIC ON SALE 12PM FRIDAY 12TH JUNE

Expect massive energy, upgraded production, classic rave records and a full nostalgia experience from start to finish.
Dress for it.
Bring your crew.
Relive the music.
RAVE REVIVAL 2026

Ellis Beach Bar and Grill

[email protected]

Live Entertainment, Major Event

Jesse McClelland

[email protected]

40553534

Friday 3 July 2026

2026-07-03T00:00:00+10:00

7:00pm

11:00pm

Nirvanna (USA) Live at Ellis Beach!

NIRVANNA (USA) Return to Australia!!

Nevermind performed in full for its 35th anniversary plus the hits, anthems and deeps cuts that changed music forever.

Australia has seen them before. It has felt the weight of Kurt Cobain's songs delivered with the kind of raw, unguarded power that makes a room stand still. And now Nirvanna, the Orlando, Florida- based tribute show that has become one of the most sought-after live acts in the United States, is
coming back for a third time.

July and August 2026 will bring Nirvanna back to Australian stages for their biggest visit yet, and this time they carry the legacy, beauty and angst of an album that changed the world, and music forever: Nevermind, performed in its entirety, to mark the album's 35th anniversary.

Released on 24 September 1991, Nevermind did not just launch a band. It redirected the course of popular music and left a wound in culture that has never fully closed. Hearing it played live, front to back, note for note, is an event in itself.

But the show does not stop there. Alongside the full Nevermind performance, Nirvanna will tear through the Nirvana catalogue in full: the anthems that defined a generation, the hits that crossed
every boundary, and the deep cuts that remind die-hard fans why they fell in love with this music in the first place.

"The energy in the room was palpable. It felt like you were watching Nirvana themselves in their prime" - Rock 'n' Roll Rewind.

What sets Nirvanna apart from the tribute scene is immediately apparent when the lights go down.

This is not a covers act. This is a theatrical recreation, a full-scale, authentic reimagining of Nirvana in performance, built on musicianship, passion, and an obsessive attention to detail.

Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

https://www.tributetouring.com/event-details/ellis-beach-nth-qld-nirvanna-usa-live?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZwUdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtSFRTeXpvWXlaNmlHOEUyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmMauXPUOoe3hzrjBLzcffBwQ2gct5oroTokIob_gNko4Kv2r4hrlBS0YWgw_aem_UHhtNU4D09n3LhDcW2lC7Q

[email protected]

Live Entertainment, Major Event

Jesse McClelland

[email protected]

40553534

Sunday 9 August 2026

2026-08-09T00:00:00+10:00

10am

3pm

Books in Paradise

A free book fair with approximately 50 authors ready to discuss and sign their books and featuring panel discussions throughout the day. Register at Eventbrite for access to discounts.

Sea Temple, Mitre St Port Douglas

Free

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/books-in-paradise-tickets-1980933814364?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

0419411886

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Community Event, Free Event, Markets

CATHERINE ROSENBRAUER

[email protected]

0419411886

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