Youth shine in SpongeBob the Musical opening night success

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Jamie Jansen

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Last updated: 29/09/2025 - 17:00 (AEST)

SpongeBob the Musical opened to a near sell-out, featuring standout local youth performances. From L-R: Elijah, Damien, Toby, Tully (Sandy), Gia, and Peggy (Cowboy Fish). Picture: Jamie Jansen

The opening night of SpongeBob the Musical: Youth Edition on Wednesday, 24 September, was a resounding success, with the Clink Theatre nearly sold out and the audience in fits of laughter.

Local performers aged 8 to 18 delivered stellar performances, capturing the heart and humor of the beloved show.

The lively show was full of energy and community spirit, keeping the audience entertained from start to finish and promising a great run during the school holidays.

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Joey (Patrick), Matilda (Squidward), Nathan (SpongeBob). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Violet (Mr Krabs), Nathan (SpongeBob). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Alianna (Sardine), Solanda (Pearl), Gia (Sardine), Willow (Sardine), Otillie (Sardine), Tully (Sandy), Joey (Patrick), Nathan (SpongeBob), Matilda (Squidward), Elijah (Sardine), Lauren (Plankton), Aria (Sardine), Peggy (Sardine), Toby (Old Man Jenkins), Violet (Mr Krabs), Amelia (Karen), Damian (Larry the Lobster), Ellie (Sardine). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Nathan (SpongeBob) and Joey (Patrick). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Ellie (Narrator), Gia (Jelly Fish). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Joey (Patrick), Tully (Sandy) and Nathan (SpongeBob). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Joey (Patrick), Willow, Cora, Peggy, Gia, Toby, Damien, Otillie, Aria, Alianna, Gia and Elijah (Sardines). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Aria, Alianna, Otillie, Gia and Ellie (Electric Skates). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Lauren (Sea Anemone), Tully (Sea Anemone), Matilda (Squidward) , Solanda (Sea Anemone) Amelia (Sea Anemone). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Violet (Mr Krabs), Solanda (Pearl), Ellie (Narrator), Willow (Sardine), Gia (Sardine), Otillie (Sardine), Tully (Sandy), Nathan (SpongeBob), Joey (Patrick), Damian (Larry the Lobster), Alianna (Sardine), Aria (Mrs Puff), Elijah(Sardine), Cora (Mayor), Eleanor (Perch Perkins), Amelia (Karen), Lauren (Plankton). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Solanda (Pearl), Gia (Sardine), Violet (Mr Krabs), Ottile (Sardine), Willow (Sardine), Tully (Sandy), Joey (Partick), Nathan (SpongeBob), Matilda (Squidward), Elijah (Gary the Snail), Peggy (Sardine), Damien (Larry the Lobster), Lauren (Plankton), Aria (Mrs Puff), Toby (Old Man Jenkins) and Amelia (Karen). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Matilda (Squidward) Lauren (Plankton) Peggy (Sardine) Solanda (Pearl) Aria (Mrs Puff), Ellie (Narrator) Willow (Sardine), Gia (Sardine), Cora (Major) Ottile (Sardine) Violet (Mr Krabs) Amelia (Karen). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Tully (Sandy), Lauren (Plankton) Peggy (Sardine) Solanda (Pearl) Aria (Mrs Puff), Ellie (Narrtor) Willow (Sardine), Eleanor (Perch Perkins), Gia (Sardine), Cora (Major) Ottile (Sardine) Violet (Mr Krabs) Amelia (Karen), Matilda (Squidward). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Nathan (SpongeBob), Lauren (Plankton) Peggy (Sardine) Solanda (Pearl) Aria (Mrs Puff), Ellie (Narrtor) Willow (Sardine), Eleanor (Perch Perkins), Gia (Sardine), Cora (Major) Ottile (Sardine) Violet (Mr Krabs) Amelia (Karen), Matilda (Squidward). Picture: Jamie Jansen

Violet (Mr Krabs) Solana (Pearl), Tully (Sandy), Joey (Patrick Star) Nathan (SpongeBob) Matilda (Squidward) Amelia (Karen) Lauren (Plankton) Toby (Old Man Jenkins) Peggy (Sardine) Aria (Mrs Puff), Gia (Sardine), Ellie (Narrator) Elijah (Gary the Snail), Alianna (Sardine), Otillie (Sardine) Damien (Larry the Lobster) Willow (Sardine) Cora (Mayor) Eleanor (Perch Perkins). Picture: Jamie Jansen

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1.	EXPERIENCED CHEF Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is located 40 minutes north of Cairns along the beautiful Captain Cook Highway. The drive along the coast, from either Port Douglas or Cairns, is a great opportunity to unwind from a day at work with great scenery and not too many traffic lights. If you are tired of working nights, and would prefer daytime hours, Lilies Restaurant at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures requires the services of an experienced and capable Chef to work with our small team in delivering meals, including breakfast and lunch, to our many happy visitors. We need an enthusiastic, reliable, honest individual with a passion for the hospitality industry. If you are committed and care about your job, this is a role for you. This full-time position will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen who gets on well with work colleagues, even when the pressure is on. As well as feeding lots of visitors, who are hungry after viewing the snappy crocs, we also have regular lunch functions for tour groups. These functions provide the chance to use your skills in providing guests with tasty and wholesome offerings to augment their wildlife-viewing enjoyment. Daytime hours 38 per week. Typical finish at 3:00 – 3:30pm. Shifts may include a weekend day and some public holidays. Reliable transport is essential as there is no public transport to Hartley's' location. If you are keen for a change, please submit a cover letter and resume, including contact details for two relevant referees. Please submit applications to our Restaurant Manager via email at [email protected]	Michael O'Brien	Hartley's Crocodile Adventures	Wangetti	[email protected]	29.09.2025 15:36
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3.	LANDSCAPE GARDENER Full-Time Love working outdoors? Want your weekends free for camping, fishing, or just enjoying life in the Douglas Shire? This could be the job for you. What we’re looking for: You’re an Aussie resident Fit, motivated, and keen to learn You don’t mind working hard during the week so you can enjoy your time off You’re reliable, a good communicator, and a team player Experience in landscaping or horticulture is a bonus, but not a deal-breaker About us: We’re Green Leaf Garden Management, a local business that’s been looking after gardens and landscapes in the Douglas Shire for over 20 years. We work across homes, resorts, body corporates, commercial sites, and government spaces. Our focus: quality work, smart solutions, and great customer service. Why join us? Monday to Friday work — weekends off Variety every day (no two sites are the same) Great team and supportive environment All the right tools and gear for the job On-site training plus TAFE opportunities A solid local company where you can earn more as you grow Where? Based in Craiglie, working all across beautiful Port Douglas and the Douglas Shire. How to apply: Send a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit to [email protected]	Matt Dew	Greenleaf	CRAIGLIE	[email protected]	23.09.2025 10:01

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EXPERIENCED CHEF

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is located 40 minutes north of Cairns along the beautiful Captain Cook Highway. The drive along the coast, from either Port Douglas or Cairns, is a great opportunity to unwind from a day at work with great scenery and not too many traffic lights.

If you are tired of working nights, and would prefer daytime hours, Lilies Restaurant at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures requires the services of an experienced and capable Chef to work with our small team in delivering meals, including breakfast and lunch, to our many happy visitors.
We need an enthusiastic, reliable, honest individual with a passion for the hospitality industry. If you are committed and care about your job, this is a role for you.

This full-time position will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen who gets on well with work colleagues, even when the pressure is on.

As well as feeding lots of visitors, who are hungry after viewing the snappy crocs, we also have regular lunch functions for tour groups. These functions provide the chance to use your skills in providing guests with tasty and wholesome offerings to augment their wildlife-viewing enjoyment.
Daytime hours 38 per week. Typical finish at 3:00 – 3:30pm. Shifts may include a weekend day and some public holidays.

Reliable transport is essential as there is no public transport to Hartley's' location.
If you are keen for a change, please submit a cover letter and resume, including contact details for two relevant referees.

Please submit applications to our Restaurant Manager via email at [email protected]

Michael O'Brien

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

Wangetti

[email protected]

29.09.2025 15:36

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST FRONT DESK

Bay Villas Resort is currently searching for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic Front Desk Receptionist to join their friendly team 3 days a week. Experience not a necessity. Full training can be provided to the right person.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
• Perform accurate and efficient guest check-in, check-outs and accurate credit
card, cash handling and postings .
• Maintaining guest accounts
• Telephone reservations and dealing with different internet distribution channels.
• A professional and welcoming phone manner
• Assisting with all guest enquiries, including tours
• Overseeing daily housekeeping team

Hotel Front Desk Requirements:
• Previous hospitality experience would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-presented and professional appearance.
• Competency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn on the job.
• Excellent customer service skills.

If you are interested, or would like any further information, please give us a call on (07) 4084 2999 or send your Resume to [email protected].

NB. Holiday vias holders need not apply

Kenneth Lockhart

Bay Villas Resort

PORT DOUGLAS

[email protected]

29.09.2025 09:47

LANDSCAPE GARDENER
Full-Time

Love working outdoors? Want your weekends free for camping, fishing, or just enjoying life in the Douglas Shire? This could be the job for you.

What we’re looking for:
You’re an Aussie resident
Fit, motivated, and keen to learn
You don’t mind working hard during the week so you can enjoy your time off
You’re reliable, a good communicator, and a team player
Experience in landscaping or horticulture is a bonus, but not a deal-breaker

About us:
We’re Green Leaf Garden Management, a local business that’s been looking after gardens and landscapes in the Douglas Shire for over 20 years. We work across homes, resorts, body corporates, commercial sites, and government spaces. Our focus: quality work, smart solutions, and great customer service.

Why join us?
Monday to Friday work — weekends off
Variety every day (no two sites are the same)
Great team and supportive environment
All the right tools and gear for the job
On-site training plus TAFE opportunities
A solid local company where you can earn more as you grow

Where?
Based in Craiglie, working all across beautiful Port Douglas and the Douglas Shire.

How to apply:
Send a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit to [email protected]

Matt Dew

Greenleaf

CRAIGLIE

[email protected]

23.09.2025 10:01

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Tuesday 4 November 2025

2025-11-04T00:00:00+10:00

11:30

2:30

Melbourne Cup in the Tropics

Join us for our annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon, this year with a fabulous new format!
Starting from 11:30am, mix, mingle and marvel at this year's fashion alongside a delicious seafood canapé buffet, live music and entertainment and champagne from our iconic champagne wall.
Enjoy a fabulous fashion show, presented by Martinique before moving into the Glade Pavilion at 12:30 for a seated feasting style lunch, featuring delicious mains and sides to suit every palate, followed by an array of sweets to finish. Accompanied by a three-hour beverage package of premium wine and beer, an unforgettable afternoon of food, friends and fashion awaits.
We're teaming up with KIND (Kids In Need Donations), who will be hosting all of your favourite Melbourne Cup activities, including Fashions on the Field, the Calcutta, Sweeps and a Raffle, all with great local prizes to be won.
Not only does $10 of every ticket sale go back to KIND, but so will all raffle proceeds. KIND is a local nonprofit that raises funds for children with a terminal or debilitating illness or injury. Please see more details and menu on Website.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas

$185pp + booking fee

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-cup-in-the-tropics-tickets-1704595433829?aff=Newsport

Arts & Culture, Food & Wine Event, Live Entertainment, Major Event

Eszter Balint

[email protected]

0490537595

Wednesday 1 October 2025

2025-10-01T00:00:00+10:00

4pm

5pm

Popping Pearls Class

Steep Port Douglas, Shop 1, 46 Macrossan St

$50

www.facebook.com/steepportdouglas

0449 680 508

[email protected]

Community Event, Family Event, Food & Wine Event

Amy Inglis

[email protected]

0412384030

Saturday 4 October 2025

2025-10-04T00:00:00+10:00

10am

11am

Bubble Tea Class

Steep Port Douglas, Shop 1, 46 Macrossan St

$30

www.facebook.com/steepportdouglas

0449 680 508

[email protected]

Community Event, Family Event, Food & Wine Event

Amy Inglis

[email protected]

0412384030

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