Douglas Shire trades score big wins at FNQ building awards

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Jamie Jansen

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Last updated: 13/08/2026 - 15:00 (AEST)

A contemporary Mowbray Valley farmhouse won three top regional honours, including House of the Year, at the Master Builders awards. Picture: Maxa Constructions

Building projects across the Douglas Shire featured prominently at the annual Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards, held on Saturday, 8 August at the Cairns Convention Centre.

The prestigious annual awards program celebrates regional excellence across craftsmanship, innovation, and design in residential and commercial construction.

Angel Construction won Home Renovation Project over $2 million for The Tree House. Picture: Angel Construction

A Mowbray Valley home led a stellar night for local construction, taking out three major awards at the regional Master Builders showcase.

Maxa Constructions secured the top honours for Avenell, a contemporary farmhouse set on a 27-hectare site.

Designed in partnership with Kelder Architects, the residence received the Cairns Hardware House of the Year Award, Best Residential Kitchen, and Individual Home from $5 million up to $10 million.

Centered around a generous courtyard with a curved concrete roof, the home was recognised for seamlessly blending into the ridgeline to offer perfect tropical indoor-outdoor living.

In the residential sector, local builder Collcon took out Best Residential Swimming Pool for Flagstaff House in Port Douglas.

Meanwhile, Angel Construction won Home Renovation Project over $2 million for The Tree House in Port Douglas.

Baha Villas in Port Douglas earned Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster & Texture Coatings the Residential Trade Contractor of the Year title. Picture: Raine & Horne Port Douglas - Mossman

The region’s sub-trades and commercial sectors were represented as well.

Mark Fletcher Solid Plaster & Texture Coatings was named Residential Trade Contractor of the Year for work on Baha Villas in Port Douglas.

Meanwhile, Hiles Construction won Commercial / Industrial Building up to $3 million for commercial building Owen in Craiglie.

Regional category winners now advance as nominees for the Master Builders Queensland State Awards in October, with state titleholders progressing to the national competition in Brisbane this November.

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( 3 )	Position Vacant	Name	Business	Suburb	Email	Date
1.	HOTEL RECEPTIONIST - FRONT DESK Bay Villas Resort is currently searching for a passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Front Desk Receptionist to join our friendly team 1-3 days a week. Experience is not a necessity, as full training can be provided to the right person. Duties and Responsibilities: Performing accurate and efficient guest check-ins and check-outs, including credit card and cash handling, and postings. Maintaining guest accounts. Managing telephone reservations and handling different internet distribution channels. Maintaining a professional and welcoming phone manner. Assisting with all guest enquiries, including tour bookings. Overseeing the daily housekeeping team. Requirements: Previous hospitality experience is advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Well-presented with a professional appearance. Competency with Microsoft Office. Ability to learn on the job. Excellent customer service skills. If you are interested, would like further information, or wish to submit your resume, please email [email protected]. Please note: Holiday visa holders need not apply.	Ken Lockhart	Bay Villas Resort	Port Douglas	[email protected]	12.08.2026 12:11
2.	Mossman Mechanical FULL-TIME SERVICE RECEPTIONIST We are looking for a reliable, organised and customer-focused Service Receptionist to join our busy mechanical workshop. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident using computers and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly. The Position • Full-time – Monday to Thursday, 9:00am–5:00pm • 4-day working week • Award wages • Closed for public holidays and a few weeks every Christmas What You'll Be Doing Your role will be an important part of the day-to-day operation of our workshop and will include: • Answering phones and assisting customers in person with bookings and enquiries • Booking vehicles in for servicing, repairs and maintenance • Preparing daily quotes and invoices • Processing customer payments • Parts identification, interpretation and ordering • Stock control, including ordering, receiving and returning parts • Liaising and coordinating with parts suppliers • Providing administration support to the workshop and staff • Keeping the reception and workplace areas clean and organised • Assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the workshop What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Has a positive, can-do attitude • Is confident working independently and as part of a team • Has excellent customer service and communication skills • Is highly organised with strong attention to detail • Can take initiative and keep productive without constant supervision • Can prioritise tasks and multitask in a busy environment • Is flexible and able to adapt when the day's plans change • Is confident using computers and learning new software • Understands the importance of workplace health and safety • Takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a great team Computer Skills Are Essential Our workshop operations are managed largely through electronic systems, so you will need to be comfortable using computers and willing to learn our workshop management software and processes. Previous automotive or workshop reception experience is not essential. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn. Please send your expression of interest and resume to: Ryan & Jamie McPaul	Jamie McPaul	Mossman Mechanical	Mossman	[email protected]	11.08.2026 15:37
3.	FULL TIME LANDSCAPE GARDENER This is the right job for you if: You are an Australian Resident. You are passionate about maintaining and working in beautiful locations, are physically fit, willing to learn and you like to work hard and then have time off to do what you enjoy. You love the outdoors, want the weekends off and have time to go camping, fishing and enjoying what this region has to offer About Us: Green Leaf Garden Management has a 20 year trading history in the Douglas Shire. Over this time we have developed key relationships with clients from all sectors. Residential, Commercial, Body Corporate, Resorts , local and state government. Working hard in the field of landscaping, landscape maintenance, irrigation design, installation and repair. We pride ourselves on our high standards of work, innovative solutions and strong focus on customer service. The What ? We are looking for a new team member to join up our landscape maintenance team , whilst experience is a plus the right attitude and fit for existing team is also important. This role will also include working with our landscape maintenance team (See tasks highlighted above). Qualifications/experience in horticulture and landscape maintenance is an advantage but considerations towards a good fit to our company culture which focuses on: • Someone ready to learn and adapt • Open and honest communication • Great customer service • Willing team member • The ability to work hard in outdoor environment. • Ownership of task completion • Alignment with the 10 things that don’t require talent. (Google this) Where ? Right here in beautiful Port Douglas, based in Craiglie and servicing across the entire Douglas shire. Why us ? • We have the right equipment and the right tools to do the job well • Day to day variety of tasks and work sites • Professional team, with a passion for the outdoors. • Opportunity for TAFE training • Onsite training and support • Earn more as you progress • Well established local company • Monday to Friday trading with weekends off. Interested ? Email a cover letter explaining why you would be great for this position to [email protected]	Green Leaf	Greenleaf	CRAIGLIE	[email protected]	06.08.2026 13:19

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HOTEL RECEPTIONIST - FRONT DESK

Bay Villas Resort is currently searching for a passionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Front Desk Receptionist to join our friendly team 1-3 days a week. Experience is not a necessity, as full training can be provided to the right person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performing accurate and efficient guest check-ins and check-outs, including credit card and cash handling, and postings.

Maintaining guest accounts.

Managing telephone reservations and handling different internet distribution channels.

Maintaining a professional and welcoming phone manner.

Assisting with all guest enquiries, including tour bookings.

Overseeing the daily housekeeping team.

Requirements:

Previous hospitality experience is advantageous.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Well-presented with a professional appearance.

Competency with Microsoft Office.

Ability to learn on the job.

Excellent customer service skills.

If you are interested, would like further information, or wish to submit your resume, please email [email protected].

Please note: Holiday visa holders need not apply.

Ken Lockhart

Bay Villas Resort

Port Douglas

[email protected]

12.08.2026 12:11

Mossman Mechanical
FULL-TIME SERVICE RECEPTIONIST

We are looking for a reliable, organised and customer-focused Service Receptionist to join our busy mechanical workshop. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident using computers and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly.

The Position
• Full-time – Monday to Thursday, 9:00am–5:00pm
• 4-day working week
• Award wages
• Closed for public holidays and a few weeks every Christmas

What You'll Be Doing
Your role will be an important part of the day-to-day operation of our workshop and will include:
• Answering phones and assisting customers in person with bookings and enquiries
• Booking vehicles in for servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Preparing daily quotes and invoices
• Processing customer payments
• Parts identification, interpretation and ordering
• Stock control, including ordering, receiving and returning parts
• Liaising and coordinating with parts suppliers
• Providing administration support to the workshop and staff
• Keeping the reception and workplace areas clean and organised
• Assisting with the smooth and efficient running of the workshop

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
• Has a positive, can-do attitude
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Can take initiative and keep productive without constant supervision
• Can prioritise tasks and multitask in a busy environment
• Is flexible and able to adapt when the day's plans change
• Is confident using computers and learning new software
• Understands the importance of workplace health and safety
• Takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a great team

Computer Skills Are Essential
Our workshop operations are managed largely through electronic systems, so you will need to be comfortable using computers and willing to learn our workshop management software and processes.

Previous automotive or workshop reception experience is not essential. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn.

Please send your expression of interest and resume to:
Ryan & Jamie McPaul

Jamie McPaul

Mossman Mechanical

Mossman

[email protected]

11.08.2026 15:37

FULL TIME LANDSCAPE GARDENER

This is the right job for you if:
You are an Australian Resident.
You are passionate about maintaining and working in beautiful locations, are physically fit, willing to learn and you like to work hard and then have time off to do what you enjoy.
You love the outdoors, want the weekends off and have time to go camping, fishing and enjoying what this region has to offer

About Us:
Green Leaf Garden Management has a 20 year trading history in the Douglas Shire.
Over this time we have developed key relationships with clients from all sectors. Residential, Commercial, Body Corporate, Resorts , local and state government.

Working hard in the field of landscaping, landscape maintenance, irrigation design, installation and repair.

We pride ourselves on our high standards of work, innovative solutions and strong focus on customer service.

The What ?
We are looking for a new team member to join up our landscape maintenance team , whilst experience is a plus the right attitude and fit for existing team is also important.

This role will also include working with our landscape maintenance team (See tasks highlighted above).

Qualifications/experience in horticulture and landscape maintenance is an advantage but considerations towards a good fit to our company culture which focuses on:
• Someone ready to learn and adapt
• Open and honest communication
• Great customer service
• Willing team member
• The ability to work hard in outdoor environment.
• Ownership of task completion
• Alignment with the 10 things that don’t require talent. (Google this)

Where ?
Right here in beautiful Port Douglas, based in Craiglie and servicing across the entire Douglas shire.

Why us ?
• We have the right equipment and the right tools to do the job well
• Day to day variety of tasks and work sites
• Professional team, with a passion for the outdoors.
• Opportunity for TAFE training
• Onsite training and support
• Earn more as you progress
• Well established local company
• Monday to Friday trading with weekends off.

Interested ?
Email a cover letter explaining why you would be great for this position to [email protected]

Green Leaf

Greenleaf

CRAIGLIE

[email protected]

06.08.2026 13:19

( 2 )	Name	Email	Date	Add LOGO - (Only JPEG, GIF or PNG files, no PDF. For best results image at least 400px wide)	Public Notice Details
1.	Yvonne Grant	[email protected]	13.08.2026 16:45		NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc will be held on: Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026] Time: 8.30am Venue: Buffs Hall Junction Road Mossman AGENDA • Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting • Presentation and consideration of the President’s Annual Report • Presentation and consideration of the audited financial statements • Election/appointment of office bearers of the Management Committee • Consideration of any resolutions properly submitted All eligible members are invited to attend. By Order of the Committee Yvonne Grant Secretary Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc 13 August 2026
2.			13.08.2026 09:01		PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1470m2 being part of Mowbray River Road, abutting Lot 3 on SP229627 (locality Mowbray) and shown as Road Proposed to be Permanently Closed (A) on Drawing LAGIS-2316. Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no later than 17 September 2026, in writing to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Robina Office (PO Box 4297, Robina Town Centre QLD 4230) or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads. Members of the public interested in the proposed road closure can apply under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) to access any comments/objections received. If you lodge comments or an objection, please include in your comments/objection advice whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access application under the RTI Act. For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department on (07) 3096 6243 quoting reference number 2026/001348 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads

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Yvonne Grant

[email protected]

13.08.2026 16:45

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc will be held on:

Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026]
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Buffs Hall Junction Road Mossman

AGENDA
• Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting
• Presentation and consideration of the President’s Annual Report
• Presentation and consideration of the audited financial statements
• Election/appointment of office bearers of the Management Committee
• Consideration of any resolutions properly submitted

All eligible members are invited to attend.

By Order of the Committee
Yvonne Grant
Secretary
Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc
13 August 2026

13.08.2026 09:01

PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE

Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 1470m2 being part of Mowbray River Road, abutting Lot 3 on SP229627 (locality Mowbray) and shown as Road Proposed to be Permanently Closed (A) on Drawing LAGIS-2316.

Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no later than 17 September 2026, in writing to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Robina Office (PO Box 4297, Robina Town Centre QLD 4230) or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads.

Members of the public interested in the proposed road closure can apply under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) to access any comments/objections received.

If you lodge comments or an objection, please include in your comments/objection advice whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access application under the RTI Act.

For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department on (07) 3096 6243 quoting reference number 2026/001348 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads

( 3 )	Date	Start time	End time	Event name	Event description	Location	Cost	Website link	Event contact email	Category (Maximum of 4 categories)	Name	Email	Phone
1.	Wednesday 26 August 2026 Aug 26 2026-08-26T00:00:00+10:00	5pm	8.30pm	Reef to Rainforest Dining Experience	An Evening Under the Stars Join us for a truly unique dining experience on our stunning rainforest boardwalk, nestled between the lush tropical landscape and the golden sands of Four Mile Beach. As the sun sets and the rainforest comes alive, gather and enjoy a family-style feast inspired by the vibrant flavours of Thailand and Tropical North Queensland. Showcasing fresh local produce, seasonal ingredients, and bold Asian-inspired dishes, this carefully curated menu celebrates the very best of the region. Complementing the menu is a selection of premium beers and wines, chosen to enhance the flavours and create a relaxed, social dining experience. Whether you're a local looking for a memorable evening out or a visitor seeking an authentic taste of the tropics, the Boardwalk Dinner Series offers an unforgettable night of exceptional food, great company, and a spectacular setting. What's Included Family-style sharing feast Asian-inspired menu featuring local Tropical North Queensland produce Premium beer and wine package Exclusive outdoor boardwalk setting Stunning rainforest and beachside atmosphere Asian-Inspired Family Style Dinner Menu To Start Edamame with Sea Salt & Sesame Watermelon larb, mint & coriander Local reef fish Sashimi & green chili Cold Protein Dishes Poached Chicken with Ginger & Shallot Dressing Local reef fish Green style curry, Thai basil, chili & pickled cucumber Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, cucumber, snow peas, shallots, sesame and soy dressing. Side Dishes Thai Green papaya salad Roti bread Steamed coconut rice Dessert Coconut Panna Cotta with passionfruit and toasted coconut Mango Sticky Rice Event Details Please note this event is hosted outdoors on our Boardwalk beneath the rainforest canopy, adjacent to Four Mile Beach. We recommend smart casual attire and comfortable footwear. Reserve Your Place. Spaces are strictly limited to maintain an intimate dining experience. Secure your seat today and join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the stars.	Four Mile Beach	$125	https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/aluco	[email protected]	Food & Wine Event	Aggy	[email protected]	0431373451
2.	Saturday 31 October 2026 Oct 31 2026-10-31T00:00:00+10:00	6:00pm		Katchafire @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill	Cairns / Ellis Beach Show - Early Bird $65 \| Online $70+bf \| General Admission $80. New Zealands’s Katchafire are teaming up with Hawaii’s Mike Love for their 2026 Australian Tour dates, along with a collaboration on their ‘Sensimillia’ single for the Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album. Mike will open each show with his own solo set, a powerful one-man-band performance built entirely live. Armed with guitar, keyboard, melodica and a pedalboard loaded with loopers, he layers bass lines, beatboxed rhythms and harmonies in real time, with nothing pre-recorded. His sound reaches beyond roots reggae too - folding in rock, soul, blues, folk and hip hop into what he calls his own "revolutionary consciousness music."	Ellis Beach Bar and Grill		https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/katchafire-wmike-love-revival-world-tour-tickets-1994661265540?fbclid=IwY2xjawTc4qJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMURjazVtbmZXN2d0MmxIb3pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOQt3P0LgcGwaXL7nfFmC0nypvP6pGZIji6S8HD3M3is6osQQbfmASa3G_Io_aem_ylAmOeAezzNO_3b-QztFZw	[email protected]	Live Entertainment, Major Event	Jesse McClelland	[email protected]	40553534
3.	Saturday 24 October 2026 Oct 24 2026-10-24T00:00:00+10:00	5:00pm	11:00pm	Mark Seymour @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill	With Special Guests Stuie Harcourt, Julian James & Beci Kate. Make sure you book our Courtesy Bus! Mark Seymour wrote his first song in the summer of 1980 about a space invader machine. He was broke at the time, living in a Carlton share house with no power and no running water. Shortly after the pop band he was in, ‘The Jetsonnes’, morphed into something slightly more apocalyptic, changed its name to ‘Hunters and Collectors’.. and Seymour went on to compose the dancefloor hell-scape single ‘Talking to a Stranger’ which secured several international record deals. Three years later, with the departure of Greg Perano on industrial percussion, the demonic groove was lost. Hunters and Collectors morphed again and Seymour wrote the pop ballad ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’.. To say that Seymour’s trajectory has been ‘inconsistent’ would be an understatement! And yet 45 years later, he’ll tell you that the process hasn’t changed that much. The only thing that has is the subject matter. There’s always been an acoustic guitar, a recording device, mumbled words and some vague description of where he was or who he was with, the rooms he’s lived in, roads travelled, either surrounded by musicians or alone in the back shed. Many songs have disappeared while others have endured beyond the circumstances that spawned them. For Seymour song writing has been as much about emotional survival as anything else .. Despite mixed fortune, Seymour’s songs have become pivotal in the musical story of the nation but Seymour is as mystified by their relative success as anyone.. “some just seem to have hit the mark more than others..” ‘Talking to A Stranger,’ ‘The Slab’, ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’, ‘The Holy Grail’, ‘Ballad of the One Eyed Man’ ‘Westgate’, ‘The Whole World is Dreaming,’ ‘The Dogs of Williamstown,’ ‘The Boxer,’ ‘Cherry Red’ ‘Waiting on the Kid,’… He has spent 18 years in front of Hunters and Collectors whose stylistic direction often changed abruptly from one album to the next and a subsequent 27 years as a ‘solo’ artist, acoustically and with four piece rock band ‘The Undertow’ performing pretty much everywhere.. from the Olympic Games to wine bars in central Queensland. When asked how performance has changed him he says “It’s all the same’.. songs are about making a connection through story.. with real people.. standing directly in front of you in a room.. it doesn’t matter where it is.. I just get behind the songs.. They’re all that matters really.” Even now the fundamentals haven’t shifted. In 2024 Seymour released ‘The Boxer’, his 19th collection of original songs.. He has recently collaborated with singers Vika and Linda Bull, contributing to their forthcoming album. He is also appearing on the Red Hot Summer Tour later this year and is currently preparing for a new album.. slated for release in 2026/27.	Ellis Beach Bar and Grill		https://events.humanitix.com/mark-seymour?fbclid=IwY2xjawTc4aNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMURjazVtbmZXN2d0MmxIb3pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeWcUFXywuUyTPbz1nmmlnW3Fkyd54vfQG528CrGJ45jAcaEa0mSzBj278XPg_aem_iLc5niUb8UyGhVhMnNAAww	[email protected]	Live Entertainment, Major Event	Jesse McClelland	[email protected]	40553534

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Event name

Event description

Location

Cost

Website link

Event contact phone

Event contact email

Category (Maximum of 4 categories)

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Name

Phone

Wednesday 26 August 2026

2026-08-26T00:00:00+10:00

5pm

8.30pm

Reef to Rainforest Dining Experience

An Evening Under the Stars

Join us for a truly unique dining experience on our stunning rainforest boardwalk, nestled between the lush tropical landscape and the golden sands of Four Mile Beach.

As the sun sets and the rainforest comes alive, gather and enjoy a family-style feast inspired by the vibrant flavours of Thailand and Tropical North Queensland. Showcasing fresh local produce, seasonal ingredients, and bold Asian-inspired dishes, this carefully curated menu celebrates the very best of the region.

Complementing the menu is a selection of premium beers and wines, chosen to enhance the flavours and create a relaxed, social dining experience.

Whether you're a local looking for a memorable evening out or a visitor seeking an authentic taste of the tropics, the Boardwalk Dinner Series offers an unforgettable night of exceptional food, great company, and a spectacular setting.

What's Included

Family-style sharing feast
Asian-inspired menu featuring local Tropical North Queensland produce
Premium beer and wine package
Exclusive outdoor boardwalk setting
Stunning rainforest and beachside atmosphere
Asian-Inspired Family Style Dinner Menu

To Start

Edamame with Sea Salt & Sesame
Watermelon larb, mint & coriander
Local reef fish Sashimi & green chili

Cold Protein Dishes
Poached Chicken with Ginger & Shallot Dressing
Local reef fish Green style curry, Thai basil, chili & pickled cucumber
Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, cucumber, snow peas, shallots, sesame and soy dressing.

Side Dishes
Thai Green papaya salad
Roti bread
Steamed coconut rice

Dessert
Coconut Panna Cotta with passionfruit and toasted coconut
Mango Sticky Rice

Event Details

Please note this event is hosted outdoors on our Boardwalk beneath the rainforest canopy, adjacent to Four Mile Beach. We recommend smart casual attire and comfortable footwear.
Reserve Your Place. Spaces are strictly limited to maintain an intimate dining experience. Secure your seat today and join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the stars.

Four Mile Beach

$125

https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/aluco

[email protected]

Food & Wine Event

Aggy

[email protected]

0431373451

Saturday 31 October 2026

2026-10-31T00:00:00+10:00

6:00pm

Katchafire @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

Cairns / Ellis Beach Show - Early Bird $65 | Online $70+bf | General Admission $80.

New Zealands’s Katchafire are teaming up with Hawaii’s Mike Love for their 2026 Australian Tour dates, along with a collaboration on their ‘Sensimillia’ single for the Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album.

Mike will open each show with his own solo set, a powerful one-man-band performance built entirely live. Armed with guitar, keyboard, melodica and a pedalboard loaded with loopers, he layers bass lines, beatboxed rhythms and harmonies in real time, with nothing pre-recorded. His sound reaches beyond roots reggae too - folding in rock, soul, blues, folk and hip hop into what he calls his own "revolutionary consciousness music."

Ellis Beach Bar and Grill

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/katchafire-wmike-love-revival-world-tour-tickets-1994661265540?fbclid=IwY2xjawTc4qJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMURjazVtbmZXN2d0MmxIb3pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOQt3P0LgcGwaXL7nfFmC0nypvP6pGZIji6S8HD3M3is6osQQbfmASa3G_Io_aem_ylAmOeAezzNO_3b-QztFZw

[email protected]

Live Entertainment, Major Event

Jesse McClelland

[email protected]

40553534

Saturday 24 October 2026

2026-10-24T00:00:00+10:00

5:00pm

11:00pm

Mark Seymour @ Ellis Beach Bar & Grill

With Special Guests Stuie Harcourt, Julian James & Beci Kate. Make sure you book our Courtesy Bus!

Mark Seymour wrote his first song in the summer of 1980 about a space invader machine. He was broke at the time, living in a Carlton share house with no power and no running water.
Shortly after the pop band he was in, ‘The Jetsonnes’, morphed into something slightly more apocalyptic, changed its name to ‘Hunters and Collectors’.. and Seymour went on to compose the dancefloor hell-scape single ‘Talking to a Stranger’ which secured several international record deals.

Three years later, with the departure of Greg Perano on industrial percussion, the demonic groove was lost. Hunters and Collectors morphed again and Seymour wrote the pop ballad ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’..

To say that Seymour’s trajectory has been ‘inconsistent’ would be an understatement! And yet
45 years later, he’ll tell you that the process hasn’t changed that much. The only thing that has is the subject matter. There’s always been an acoustic guitar, a recording device, mumbled words and some vague description of where he was or who he was with, the rooms he’s lived in, roads travelled, either surrounded by musicians or alone in the back shed.

Many songs have disappeared while others have endured beyond the circumstances that spawned them. For Seymour song writing has been as much about emotional survival as anything else ..

Despite mixed fortune, Seymour’s songs have become pivotal in the musical story of the nation but Seymour is as mystified by their relative success as anyone.. “some just seem to have hit the mark more than others..”

‘Talking to A Stranger,’ ‘The Slab’, ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’, ‘The Holy Grail’, ‘Ballad of the One Eyed Man’ ‘Westgate’, ‘The Whole World is Dreaming,’ ‘The Dogs of Williamstown,’ ‘The Boxer,’ ‘Cherry Red’ ‘Waiting on the Kid,’…

He has spent 18 years in front of Hunters and Collectors whose stylistic direction often changed abruptly from one album to the next and a subsequent 27 years as a ‘solo’ artist, acoustically and with four piece rock band ‘The Undertow’ performing pretty much everywhere.. from the Olympic Games to wine bars in central Queensland.

When asked how performance has changed him he says “It’s all the same’.. songs are about making a connection through story.. with real people.. standing directly in front of you in a room.. it doesn’t matter where it is.. I just get behind the songs.. They’re all that matters really.”
Even now the fundamentals haven’t shifted. In 2024 Seymour released ‘The Boxer’, his 19th collection of original songs..

He has recently collaborated with singers Vika and Linda Bull, contributing to their forthcoming album.

He is also appearing on the Red Hot Summer Tour later this year and is currently preparing for a new album.. slated for release in 2026/27.

Ellis Beach Bar and Grill

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