Tourism, circus tricks, online forums and big fish - the latest Newsport Print edition is packed to the brim

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Last updated: 08/10/2026 - 09:42 (AEST)

Newsport's latest edition, which is packed with local news and features, is out now.

A broken election promise by the State Government not to impose any new taxes centres around one of the furthest spots in Queensland from the political heart of Queensland - at the popular tourist attraction of Mossman Gorge right here in Douglas Shire.

This and a host of other local news and feature stories appear in the latest Newsport print edition, out today.

We explore how the Shire’s very own entertainment troupe, Sea Circus, is going bigger and better in its latest show, while our ratepayers have spoken out loudly and clearly about wanting to have their say on council surveys at the most obvious spot for community comments in the modern era - online forums.

For the sports lovers, we have all the details on the Crocs AFL club end-of-year celebrations - made extra special by the winning of two flags - and take a deep dive into why the fishing is so outstanding in Far North Queensland, which includes a host of amazing photos of some of your favourite huge fish.

In other news across FNQ, we let you know the latest with the petition to open Quaid’s Road and explore the reasons why Daintree ferry trips have been down this tourism season compared to last year.

We preview FNQ’s biggest festival, Savannah in the Round, which takes place this weekend at Mareeba, and also present a photo spread from last weekend’s visit to Port Douglas of the Ferrari association.

And there’s no shortage of big business features in this week’s Newsport Daily Print edition, which highlight the fantastic job our local industries are doing taking their products to the world.

So much to celebrate in your latest FREE Newsport print edition, which you can grab at the following locations:

MOSSMAN:

- Newsagency

- Mossman Hardware Store

- Marano’s South Mossman

- Woolworths

- Club Mossman

- Douglas Shire Council

NORTH MOSSMAN:

- Scommazzon’s Farm Store

- Wonga Beach Servo

- Newell Beach Takeaway

PORT DOUGLAS

- Port Village

- Newsagency

- Coles

- Daintree Shop

- Tin Shed

- Night Owl

- IGA

- BP Craiglie

DAINTREE VILLAGE:

- Croc Expresso Cafe

- Daintree Village Hotel

DAINTREE (NORTH OF THE RIVER):

- Mason’'s Cafe

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( 3 )	Position Vacant	Name	Business	Suburb	Email	Date
1.	CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF Community Funerals is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team as Casual On-Call Transfer Staff. This role involves assisting with the respectful transfer of deceased persons into our care during after-hours periods. Availability is required: Weeknights: 4.00pm – 8.00am Weekends: 24-hour on-call availability Staff are generally rostered one week in every three, making this role suitable for someone who may already have regular weekday employment. Full training will be provided. The position includes a daily on-call allowance, as well as a minimum $300 call-out payment when required to attend a transfer. We are looking for applicants who: - Hold a current full driver’s licence - Are well presented and professional - Are physically capable of undertaking transfer duties - Can work effectively as part of a team - Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity, and discretion - Are willing to work outside normal business hours - Have a calm, compassionate, and caring manner when supporting families and working in sensitive circumstances Previous experience in funeral care, health care, emergency services, or a similar field may be advantageous; however, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. Please email [email protected] with a brief outline of your work background, any relevant experience, and any questions you may have. Initial enquiries by email only, please.	Lorraine	Community Funerals	Port Douglas	[email protected]	07.10.2026 12:06
2.	COXSWAIN/ TOUR GUIDE We're hiring a coxswain / river tour guide Crocodile Express — Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises Daintree Village & Daintree Ferry Gateway Make the Daintree River your workplace. We’re looking for a capable, personable Coxswain / River Tour Guide to join our wildlife cruise team. Share the remarkable wildlife and scenery of both the upper and lower Daintree River environments with visitors from around Australia and the world. The role Skipper river cruises safely and professionally across both upper and lower Daintree River environments. Deliver engaging commentary on crocodiles, birdlife and the Daintree’s diverse river habitats. Welcome guests and help provide a memorable experience. Carry out vessel checks and assist with day-to-day boat care. We’re looking for A current Coxswain qualification appropriate to our vessels and operations. A strong commitment to passenger safety. Confident communication and friendly customer service. A keen interest in wildlife and the natural environment. Reliability, teamwork and availability to work weekends. Previous boat-handling and tour-guiding experience would be valued. Interested? Send your résumé, qualifications and availability to [email protected] or Tel: 40986120. Crocodile Express - Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises	Vince O'Flaherty	Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises	Daintree	[email protected]	07.10.2026 07:16
3.	CABINETMAKER / TRADE ASSISTANT M & R Kitchens have a position available in our Craiglie (Port Douglas) Factory. This position involves assembly of Cabinets that have been precut, bored and edged, operation of a CNC and Edgebanding machines, loading and delivery of Kitchens. Above Award Wages and Modern Award Entitlements Minimum 38 hours per week, plus extra hours available Modern Clean and Well Maintained Factory A Friendly Team Environment Established 39 years Call Mark on 0409 772 361 or email [email protected]	Maxine Ferguson	M & R Kitchens	Port Douglas	[email protected]	02.10.2026 12:54

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Position Vacant

Name

Business

Suburb

Date

CASUAL ON-CALL TRANSFER STAFF

Community Funerals is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team as Casual On-Call Transfer Staff.

This role involves assisting with the respectful transfer of deceased persons into our care during after-hours periods.

Availability is required:
Weeknights: 4.00pm – 8.00am
Weekends: 24-hour on-call availability

Staff are generally rostered one week in every three, making this role suitable for someone who may already have regular weekday employment.

Full training will be provided.

The position includes a daily on-call allowance, as well as a minimum $300 call-out payment when required to attend a transfer.

We are looking for applicants who:
- Hold a current full driver’s licence
- Are well presented and professional
- Are physically capable of undertaking transfer duties
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Understand the importance of confidentiality, dignity, and discretion
- Are willing to work outside normal business hours
- Have a calm, compassionate, and caring manner when supporting families and working in sensitive circumstances

Previous experience in funeral care, health care, emergency services, or a similar field may be advantageous; however, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Please email [email protected] with a brief outline of your work background, any relevant experience, and any questions you may have.

Initial enquiries by email only, please.

Lorraine

Community Funerals

Port Douglas

[email protected]

07.10.2026 12:06

COXSWAIN/ TOUR GUIDE

We're hiring a coxswain / river tour guide
Crocodile Express — Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises
Daintree Village & Daintree Ferry Gateway

Make the Daintree River your workplace.
We’re looking for a capable, personable Coxswain / River Tour Guide to join our wildlife cruise team. Share the remarkable wildlife and scenery of both the upper and lower Daintree River environments with visitors from around Australia and the world.

The role
Skipper river cruises safely and professionally across both upper and lower Daintree River environments.
Deliver engaging commentary on crocodiles, birdlife and the Daintree’s diverse river habitats.
Welcome guests and help provide a memorable experience.
Carry out vessel checks and assist with day-to-day boat care.

We’re looking for
A current Coxswain qualification appropriate to our vessels and operations.
A strong commitment to passenger safety.
Confident communication and friendly customer service.
A keen interest in wildlife and the natural environment.
Reliability, teamwork and availability to work weekends.
Previous boat-handling and tour-guiding experience would be valued.

Interested?
Send your résumé, qualifications and availability to [email protected] or Tel: 40986120.
Crocodile Express - Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises

Vince O'Flaherty

Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises

Daintree

[email protected]

07.10.2026 07:16

CABINETMAKER / TRADE ASSISTANT

M & R Kitchens have a position available in our Craiglie (Port Douglas) Factory.

This position involves assembly of Cabinets that have been precut, bored and edged, operation of a CNC and Edgebanding machines, loading and delivery of Kitchens.

Above Award Wages and Modern Award Entitlements
Minimum 38 hours per week, plus extra hours available

Modern Clean and Well Maintained Factory
A Friendly Team Environment
Established 39 years
Call Mark on 0409 772 361 or email [email protected]

Maxine Ferguson

M & R Kitchens

Port Douglas

[email protected]

02.10.2026 12:54

( 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)	Terms and conditions	Name	Email	Phone
1.	Monday 9 November 2026 Nov 09 2026-11-09T00:00:00+10:00	10am	6pm	Hole In One Cash Jackpot	Feeling lucky? Come and have a go at the Hole In One Cash Jackpot at Daddyshack on Grant St. Just $5 for 3 shots at the selected par 3 or play a round of Sim Golf, make an Ace at any par 3 and win the Cash! It's that simple. One swing can make you very, very happy and pay for a very big night out on the town. Every round or attempt at the prize will add to it. The current Cash Jackpot stands at over $400 and this promotion will run until the end of 2026 or until someone gets the Hole In One. Daddyshack Indoor Golf is open 10-6 Monday to Saturday. Make a booking by calling 0484 896 725. Good luck!	Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas	$5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round.	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923	0484896725	[email protected]	Sport Event		Michael Walsh	[email protected]	0414741163
2.	Monday 2 November 2026 Nov 02 2026-11-02T00:00:00+10:00	10am	6pm	Hole In One Cash Jackpot	Feeling lucky? Come and have a go at the Hole In One Cash Jackpot at Daddyshack on Grant St. Just $5 for 3 shots at the selected par 3 or play a round of Sim Golf, make an Ace at any par 3 and win the Cash! It's that simple. One swing can make you very, very happy and pay for a very big night out on the town. Every round or attempt at the prize will add to it. The current Cash Jackpot stands at over $400 and this promotion will run until the end of 2026 or until someone gets the Hole In One. Daddyshack Indoor Golf is open 10-6 Monday to Saturday. Make a booking by calling 0484 896 725. Good luck!	Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas	$5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round.	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923	0484896725	[email protected]	Sport Event		Michael Walsh	[email protected]	0414741163
3.	Monday 26 October 2026 Oct 26 2026-10-26T00:00:00+10:00	10am	6pm	Hole In One Cash Jackpot	Feeling lucky? Come and have a go at the Hole In One Cash Jackpot at Daddyshack on Grant St. Just $5 for 3 shots at the selected par 3 or play a round of Sim Golf, make an Ace at any par 3 and win the Cash! It's that simple. One swing can make you very, very happy and pay for a very big night out on the town. Every round or attempt at the prize will add to it. The current Cash Jackpot stands at over $400 and this promotion will run until the end of 2026 or until someone gets the Hole In One. Daddyshack Indoor Golf is open 10-6 Monday to Saturday. Make a booking by calling 0484 896 725. Good luck!	Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas	$5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round.	https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923	0484896725	[email protected]	Sport Event	* Notify staff member immediately if you make the Hole In One as it must be verified by the in-game replay system. * Promotion is open to all customers.	Michael Walsh	[email protected]	0414741163

( 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)

Terms and conditions

Name

Phone

Monday 9 November 2026

2026-11-09T00:00:00+10:00

10am

6pm

Hole In One Cash Jackpot

Feeling lucky? Come and have a go at the Hole In One Cash Jackpot at Daddyshack on Grant St. Just $5 for 3 shots at the selected par 3 or play a round of Sim Golf, make an Ace at any par 3 and win the Cash! It's that simple. One swing can make you very, very happy and pay for a very big night out on the town. Every round or attempt at the prize will add to it. The current Cash Jackpot stands at over $400 and this promotion will run until the end of 2026 or until someone gets the Hole In One. Daddyshack Indoor Golf is open 10-6 Monday to Saturday. Make a booking by calling 0484 896 725. Good luck!

Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas

$5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923

0484896725

[email protected]

Sport Event

Michael Walsh

[email protected]

0414741163

Monday 2 November 2026

2026-11-02T00:00:00+10:00

10am

6pm

Hole In One Cash Jackpot

Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas

$5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923

0484896725

[email protected]

Sport Event

Michael Walsh

[email protected]

0414741163

Monday 26 October 2026

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

10am

6pm

Hole In One Cash Jackpot

Daddyshack Indoor Golf, Grant St, Port Douglas

$5 for 3 attempts or various pricing for a sim golf round.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231198597727923

0484896725

[email protected]

Sport Event

* Notify staff member immediately if you make the Hole In One as it must be verified by the in-game replay system.
* Promotion is open to all customers.

Michael Walsh

[email protected]

0414741163

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