Reef Raiders kick off 2026 season with Anzac Day home game thriller

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Last updated: 28/04/2026 - 15:00 (AEST)

Port Douglas Reef Raiders launch 2026 season with special Anzac Day clash at Raider Park. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

The Port Douglas Reef Raiders officially launched their 2026 campaign at Raider Park on Saturday with a special Anzac Day clash against the Northern Beaches Mudcrabs.

Under the leadership of captain Luke Edwards and coach Richard Johnston, a diverse squad of local and international talent took to the field following a Reserve Grade curtain-raiser between the Tablelands Reds and Penrhyn Sharks.

Ryan Connors. Picture: Francesca Bossoni.

Jacob Smee-Guerra. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

Luke Edwards. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

Jacob Smee-Guerra. Picture: Francesca Bossoni. 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.	Friday 22 May 2026 May 22 2026-05-22T00:00:00+10:00	6:30pm	9:30pm	Social Dancing	Thank God it's Friday. Please join us on a night of fun dancing to the Latin and Ballroom grooves. Great way to spend your night with family and friends Dinner and Drinks served by Aluco Bar and Restaurant Free 30 minute Dance Class. No partner needed.	PULLMAN SEA TEMPLE PORT DOUGLAS	Free	https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpu4yvVPR/	0423453329	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Free Event	Jeanfer Salas	[email protected]	0423 453 329
2.	Friday 8 May 2026 May 08 2026-05-08T00:00:00+10:00	6:30pm	9:30pm	Social Dancing	Thank God it's Friday. Please join us on a night of fun dancing to the Latin and Ballroom grooves. Great way to spend your night with family and friends Dinner and Drinks served by Aluco Bar and Restaurant Free 30 minute Dance Class. No partner needed.	PULLMAN SEA TEMPLE PORT DOUGLAS	Free	https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpu4yvVPR/	0423453329	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Free Event	Jeanfer Salas	[email protected]	0423 453 329
3.	Friday 22 May 2026 May 22 2026-05-22T00:00:00+10:00	10:00am	12:00pm	SALSA WORKSHOP	Join us on a 2 hour Salsa Workshop by the World Salsa Solos Champions, International Teachers and Performers Jaime Jesus and Mary-Grace Anderson. 1 hour class and 1 hour social dancing. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer this workshop is for you. No partner needed.	Mossman Shire Hall	$35	https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpu4yvVPR/	0423453329	[email protected]	Arts & Culture, Community Event, Workshop or Training	Jeanfer Salas	[email protected]	0423 453 329

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Event name

Event description

Location

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Website link

Event contact phone

Event contact email

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Phone

Friday 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:00:00+10:00

6:30pm

9:30pm

Social Dancing

Thank God it's Friday. Please join us on a night of fun dancing to the Latin and Ballroom grooves. Great way to spend your night with family and friends Dinner and Drinks served by Aluco Bar and Restaurant Free 30 minute Dance Class. No partner needed.

PULLMAN SEA TEMPLE PORT DOUGLAS

Free

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpu4yvVPR/

0423453329

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Free Event

Jeanfer Salas

[email protected]

0423 453 329

Friday 8 May 2026

2026-05-08T00:00:00+10:00

6:30pm

9:30pm

Social Dancing

PULLMAN SEA TEMPLE PORT DOUGLAS

Free

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpu4yvVPR/

0423453329

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Free Event

Jeanfer Salas

[email protected]

0423 453 329

Friday 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T00:00:00+10:00

10:00am

12:00pm

SALSA WORKSHOP

Join us on a 2 hour Salsa Workshop by the World Salsa Solos Champions, International Teachers and Performers Jaime Jesus and Mary-Grace Anderson. 1 hour class and 1 hour social dancing. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer this workshop is for you. No partner needed.

Mossman Shire Hall

$35

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hpu4yvVPR/

0423453329

[email protected]

Arts & Culture, Community Event, Workshop or Training

Jeanfer Salas

[email protected]

0423 453 329

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