Port Douglas netballers bring the energy to season opening round

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Last updated: 23/04/2026 - 15:00 (AEST)

Players took to the court this past Tuesday for the Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

Newsport’s photographer was courtside to capture all the energy of the Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round on Tuesday, April 21.

Court 2: Sharks vs Cougars.

Umpires: Alex & Lyn

Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round 21 April 2026. Sharks vs Cougars. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

Court 3: Pink Flamingos vs FNQ Chaos

Umpires: Dani & Alison

Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round 21 April 2026. Pink Flamingos vs FNQ Chaos. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

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( 2 )	Add LOGO - (Only JPEG, GIF or PNG files, no PDF. For best results image at least 400px wide)	Position Vacant	Name	Business	Suburb	Email	Date
1.		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]	14.4.2026 12:38
2.		RIVER TOUR GUIDE — CASUAL POSITION Crocodile Express / Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises Upper & Lower Daintree River Must have a coxswain licence We’re looking for an enthusiastic River Tour Guide to join our team 2–3 days per week.This role suits someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys meeting people, and can deliver clear, engaging commentary about: · Crocodiles and river wildlife · Mangroves and rainforest ecology · Birdlife · Local history and the unique character of the Daintree You’ll be guiding wildlife cruises on both the Upper and Lower Daintree River, helping guests connect with this remarkable environment while maintaining our strong focus on safety, respect for wildlife, and genuine hospitality. To Apply or Enquire E: [email protected] P: 4098 6120		Crocodile Express / Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises	Upper & Lower Daintree River	[email protected]	09.04.2026 10:20

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Position Vacant

Name

Business

Suburb

Date

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]

14.4.2026 12:38

RIVER TOUR GUIDE — CASUAL POSITION

Crocodile Express / Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises
Upper & Lower Daintree River

Must have a coxswain licence

We’re looking for an enthusiastic River Tour Guide to join our team 2–3 days per week.This role suits someone who loves the outdoors, enjoys meeting people, and can deliver clear, engaging commentary about:
· Crocodiles and river wildlife
· Mangroves and rainforest ecology
· Birdlife
· Local history and the unique character of the Daintree

You’ll be guiding wildlife cruises on both the Upper and Lower Daintree River, helping guests connect with this remarkable environment while maintaining our strong focus on safety, respect for wildlife, and genuine hospitality.

To Apply or Enquire
E: [email protected]
P: 4098 6120

Crocodile Express / Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises

Upper & Lower Daintree River

[email protected]

09.04.2026 10:20

( 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 April 2026 Apr 25 2026-04-25T00:00:00+10:00	5:15am		Anzac Day 2026 Ceremonies	The dawn service at the Mossman Cenotaph on Front Street starts at 5.15am, while in Port Douglas, people will gather at Port Village in Macrossan Street from 10am for the march to the cenotaph. The official proceedings in Anzac Park start at 10.30am. In Cow Bay, meet at My Pathways carpark on Cape Tribulation Road at 5am and march to the Cow Bay Cenotaph, with official proceedings starting at 5.25am. The Daintree Ferry will start operations from 4am that morning	Mossman, Port Douglas, Cow Bay					Community Event	Sam Cullen	[email protected]	0438318912
2.	Wednesday 6 May 2026 May 06 2026-05-06T00:00:00+10:00	6pm	9pm	Historical society fundraiser	Trivia night at Central Hotel to raise funds for Douglas Shire Historical Society Led by K Star. Great prizes kindly donated by local businesses	Central Hotel Port Douglas	$10 donation	Douglashistory.org.au	418960888	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Community Event, Trivia & Games	Pam	[email protected]	418960888
3.	Saturday 25 April 2026 Apr 25 2026-04-25T00:00:00+10:00	1:00pm	late	Anzac Day @ CLUB MOSSMAN - Rob Longstaff performing	Celebrate Anzac Day @ Club Mossman. Club is open from 1pm Bistro is open from 1pm-3pm with a limited lunch menu Cafe will have an array of hot and cold food available. Special for Anzac Day Pot of XXX Gold and a pie for $10 available at the Cafe. Raffles and entertainment by Rob Longstaff from 2pm. Lest We Forget.	Club Mossman	Free	clubmossman.com.au	0740981434	[email protected]	Live Entertainment	Melissa Di Pietro	[email protected]	0740981434

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End time

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Event description

Location

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Website link

Event contact phone

Event contact email

Category (Maximum of 4 categories)

Terms and conditions

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Saturday 25 April 2026

2026-04-25T00:00:00+10:00

5:15am

Anzac Day 2026 Ceremonies

The dawn service at the Mossman Cenotaph on Front Street starts at 5.15am, while in Port Douglas, people will gather at Port Village in Macrossan Street from 10am for the march to the cenotaph.

The official proceedings in Anzac Park start at 10.30am.

In Cow Bay, meet at My Pathways carpark on Cape Tribulation Road at 5am and march to the Cow Bay Cenotaph, with official proceedings starting at 5.25am.

The Daintree Ferry will start operations from 4am that morning

Mossman, Port Douglas, Cow Bay

Community Event

Sam Cullen

[email protected]

0438318912

Wednesday 6 May 2026

2026-05-06T00:00:00+10:00

6pm

9pm

Historical society fundraiser

Trivia night at Central Hotel to raise funds for Douglas Shire Historical Society Led by K Star. Great prizes kindly donated by local businesses

Central Hotel Port Douglas

$10 donation

Douglashistory.org.au

418960888

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Community Event, Trivia & Games

Pam

[email protected]

418960888

Saturday 25 April 2026

2026-04-25T00:00:00+10:00

1:00pm

late

Anzac Day @ CLUB MOSSMAN - Rob Longstaff performing

Celebrate Anzac Day @ Club Mossman.
Club is open from 1pm
Bistro is open from 1pm-3pm with a limited lunch menu
Cafe will have an array of hot and cold food available.
Special for Anzac Day Pot of XXX Gold and a pie for $10 available at the Cafe.
Raffles and entertainment by Rob Longstaff from 2pm.
Lest We Forget.

Club Mossman

Free

clubmossman.com.au

0740981434

[email protected]

Live Entertainment

Melissa Di Pietro

[email protected]

0740981434

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