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Last updated: 10/09/2026 - 11:00 (AEST)

Newsport's latest Print edition is now out.

Backpacker accommodation set for a boost, new surf clubrooms and bird flu concerns in Far North Queensland are the headline acts in the latest edition of Newsport Daily Print.

But it is the stylish youth of Mossman State School who steal the show… the front page and a double page spread covering the school formal.

They turned up in flash cars, in the finest fashion and for a whole lot of fun, with our photographer Francesca Bossoni there to capture the wonderful night.

Sharing the front page of Newsport’s latest edition, out now and FREE, is big news in backpacker tourism - and for the tourism workforce - with approval granted for 70 more beds at Warner Street’s Port Douglas Backpackers.

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.	GUEST SERVICES AGENT (CASUAL) Silkari Lagoons is located in tropical Port Douglas and offers a variety of hotel rooms and apartments. We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused local casual Guest Services Agent to assist with the day-to-day operations of our friendly Front Office team. Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Check-in and check-out guests, Answer incoming calls and attend to guest queries, Enter data into the system and balance at the end of each shift, Issue room keys to guests and ensure procedures are followed in relation to guest confidentiality, Provide friendly, personalised customer service at all times, Recommend restaurants and places of interest according to guests' needs, Ensure the smooth running of the reception desk, Other varied hotel administration tasks Skills and Experience: You must be dynamic, passionate, and customer-focused to succeed in this role. As an integral part of delivering exceptional customer service, you will possess: High attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment, as well as independently, Strong customer focus, a friendly and polite personality, Availability to work on a 7-day rotating roster, A strong work ethic, energetic, a quick learner, and excellent personal presentation, Be an excellent communicator, Hotel Front Office and / or Customer Service experience is an advantage but not a prerequisite. Training will be provided. Experience using a Property Management System is a plus. Employment Conditions: You must have full unlimited working rights in Australia. If you feel you possess these qualities and would like to be part of our team we want to hear from you!	Ritz Kelly	Silkari Lagoons	Port Douglas	[email protected]	09.09.2026 12:39
2.	PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVER WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO: ~ HAS A CURRENT ABN ~ ~ HAS A VALID QLD DRIVERS AUTHORISATION ~ ~ CAN OPERATE OUR ONLINE DRIVERS APP ~ (training will be provided) ~ IS AVAILABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE SHIFTS ~ (including early mornings & late nights as required) ~ IS AVAILABILE TO WORK WEEKENDS ~ (as required) ~ IS AVAILABLE TO WORK 4 DAYS A WEEK ~ (to fit in with our current roster of drivers) ~ HAS A PROFFESIONAL, FRIENDLY APPROACH AND A LOVE OF OUR REGION ~ THINGS TO NOTE: Vehicle is located in Mossman and will be required to be collected prior to start of shift. Would suit a savvy semi retired person, as shifts will depend on seasonal demands. Full training & logo'd shirts provided.	Alison Johnston	PORT DOUGLAS TRANSFERS	Port Douglas	[email protected]	2.09.2026 14:00
3.	EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking for an opportunity to live and work in beautiful Far North Queensland? This position is currently two to three days per week and may increase to five days per week in the future. ABOUT YOU • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification • Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) • Current First Aid and CPR, including emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training • Knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and QKLG • Ability to interpret and confidently implement curriculum documents • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Genuine passion for children’s learning, development and wellbeing • Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive BENEFITS AND PERKS • Attractive salary based on the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 and your qualifications and experience • Resources and support to deliver an engaging kindergarten program • Friendly and welcoming colleagues • Uniform shirts provided • Professional development opportunities • Remote-area bonus payments • 95% discount on childcare fees ABOUT PORT EXPLORERS Port Explorers is an early childhood education and care provider serving families throughout the Douglas Shire. Our family includes three long day care and kindergarten services and an outside school hours care service at Port Douglas State School. We provide high-quality education and care in safe, nurturing and respectful environments. Our passionate educators create engaging experiences that support every child’s learning, wellbeing and development. READY TO APPLY? Contact Katie at [email protected] Applicants who have previously applied for this position and were unsuccessful need not reapply unless their qualifications, experience or availability have since changed.	Katie Smith	Port Explorers	Cooya Beach	[email protected]	02.09.2026 11:44

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Position Vacant

Name

Business

Suburb

Date

GUEST SERVICES AGENT (CASUAL)

Silkari Lagoons is located in tropical Port Douglas and offers a variety of hotel rooms and apartments.
We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused local casual Guest Services Agent to assist with the day-to-day operations of our friendly Front Office team.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Check-in and check-out guests,
Answer incoming calls and attend to guest queries,
Enter data into the system and balance at the end of each shift,
Issue room keys to guests and ensure procedures are followed in relation to guest confidentiality,
Provide friendly, personalised customer service at all times,
Recommend restaurants and places of interest according to guests' needs,
Ensure the smooth running of the reception desk,
Other varied hotel administration tasks

Skills and Experience:
You must be dynamic, passionate, and customer-focused to succeed in this role. As an integral part of delivering exceptional customer service, you will possess:

High attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment, as well as independently,
Strong customer focus, a friendly and polite personality,
Availability to work on a 7-day rotating roster,
A strong work ethic, energetic, a quick learner, and excellent personal presentation,
Be an excellent communicator,
Hotel Front Office and / or Customer Service experience is an advantage but not a prerequisite. Training will be provided.
Experience using a Property Management System is a plus.

Employment Conditions:
You must have full unlimited working rights in Australia.

If you feel you possess these qualities and would like to be part of our team we want to hear from you!

Ritz Kelly

Silkari Lagoons

Port Douglas

[email protected]

09.09.2026 12:39

PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER DRIVER

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
~ HAS A CURRENT ABN ~
~ HAS A VALID QLD DRIVERS AUTHORISATION ~
~ CAN OPERATE OUR ONLINE DRIVERS APP ~
(training will be provided)
~ IS AVAILABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE SHIFTS ~
(including early mornings & late nights as required)
~ IS AVAILABILE TO WORK WEEKENDS ~
(as required)
~ IS AVAILABLE TO WORK 4 DAYS A WEEK ~
(to fit in with our current roster of drivers)
~ HAS A PROFFESIONAL, FRIENDLY APPROACH AND A LOVE OF OUR REGION ~

THINGS TO NOTE:
Vehicle is located in Mossman and will be required to be collected prior to start of shift.
Would suit a savvy semi retired person, as shifts will depend on seasonal demands.
Full training & logo'd shirts provided.

Alison Johnston

PORT DOUGLAS TRANSFERS

Port Douglas

[email protected]

2.09.2026 14:00

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Teacher looking for an opportunity to live and work in beautiful Far North Queensland?
This position is currently two to three days per week and may increase to five days
per week in the future.

ABOUT YOU
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
• Current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Current First Aid and CPR, including emergency asthma and anaphylaxis management training
• Knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and QKLG
• Ability to interpret and confidently implement curriculum documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine passion for children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive

BENEFITS AND PERKS
• Attractive salary based on the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 and your qualifications and experience
• Resources and support to deliver an engaging kindergarten program
• Friendly and welcoming colleagues
• Uniform shirts provided
• Professional development opportunities
• Remote-area bonus payments
• 95% discount on childcare fees

ABOUT PORT EXPLORERS
Port Explorers is an early childhood education and care provider serving families throughout the Douglas Shire.
Our family includes three long day care and kindergarten services and an outside school hours care service at Port Douglas State School.
We provide high-quality education and care in safe, nurturing and respectful environments.
Our passionate educators create engaging experiences that support every child’s learning, wellbeing and development.

READY TO APPLY?

Contact Katie at [email protected]

Applicants who have previously applied for this position and were unsuccessful need not reapply unless their qualifications, experience or availability have since changed.

Katie Smith

Port Explorers

Cooya Beach

[email protected]

02.09.2026 11:44

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Public Notice Details

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 phone	Event contact email	Category (Maximum of 4 categories)	Name	Email	Phone
1.	Friday 18 September 2026 Sep 18 2026-09-18T00:00:00+10:00	7:30pm	10:30pm	Lucia Desimone @ Club Mossman	Grab a drink and settle in for a night of elegant, soft acoustic vibes with this globe-trotting singer-songwriter! Expect a gorgeous set of well-loved songs, beautifully arranged on guitar and keys — the perfect soundtrack for good company and a relaxed night out. Come early to grab a seat! Bistro is open from 5pm, book online clubmossman.com.au	Club Mossman	Free	clubmossman.com.au	0740981434	[email protected]	Live Entertainment	Melissa Di Pietro	[email protected]	0740981434
2.	Sunday 20 September 2026 Sep 20 2026-09-20T00:00:00+10:00	11:30am	5:00pm	Take 3 Club Mossman 2026 Douglas FM Outdoor Broadcast Fundraiser	Big weekend @ Club Mossman with the long-awaited Take 3 Douglas FM Outdoor Broadcast Fundraiser event. There will be 5 rounds of spider bowls with the first one commencing at 12:30pm. Douglas FM will be broadcasting live from 12:30pm and commentating on all the action. In-between there will be rounds of mini barefoot bowls. To take part in the fun it is a gold coin donation for each round, funds raised in aid of Mossman School. Over $2,500 worth of prizes to be won including: Nespresso Coffee Machine, Headphones, Speaker, Earbuds, Playstation 5, vouchers for Mossman Meat House, Mossman Print, Back Country Bliss Adventure and Yeti drink coolers from Mossman Hardware to name a few! Bistro will be open and there will be food available throughout the day. Places are limited for each round - tickets available from 11:30am. For a great family day out - come down to Club Mossman.	Club Mossman	Gold coin donation	clubmossman.com.au	0740981434	[email protected]	Family Event	Melissa Di Pietro	[email protected]	0740981434
3.	Saturday 12 September 2026 Sep 12 2026-09-12T00:00:00+10:00	11am	When food runs out	COW BAY BEACH BBQ	Fundraising bbq for Daintree Coast Community Shed inc. Carnivores and herbivores catered for. Burgers, snags, salads, cakes & drinks	Cow Bay Beach	$		0427006607	[email protected]	Community Event, Family Event	Cindy McLaughlin	[email protected]	0427006607

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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

Friday 18 September 2026

2026-09-18T00:00:00+10:00

7:30pm

10:30pm

Lucia Desimone @ Club Mossman

Grab a drink and settle in for a night of elegant, soft acoustic vibes with this globe-trotting singer-songwriter!
Expect a gorgeous set of well-loved songs, beautifully arranged on guitar and keys — the perfect soundtrack for good company and a relaxed night out. Come early to grab a seat!
Bistro is open from 5pm, book online clubmossman.com.au

Club Mossman

Free

clubmossman.com.au

0740981434

[email protected]

Live Entertainment

Melissa Di Pietro

[email protected]

0740981434

Sunday 20 September 2026

2026-09-20T00:00:00+10:00

11:30am

5:00pm

Take 3 Club Mossman 2026 Douglas FM Outdoor Broadcast Fundraiser

Big weekend @ Club Mossman with the long-awaited Take 3 Douglas FM Outdoor Broadcast Fundraiser event. There will be 5 rounds of spider bowls with the first one commencing at 12:30pm. Douglas FM will be broadcasting live from 12:30pm and commentating on all the action.
In-between there will be rounds of mini barefoot bowls. To take part in the fun it is a gold coin donation for each round, funds raised in aid of Mossman School. Over $2,500 worth of prizes to be won including: Nespresso Coffee Machine, Headphones, Speaker, Earbuds, Playstation 5, vouchers for Mossman Meat House, Mossman Print, Back Country Bliss Adventure and Yeti drink coolers from Mossman Hardware to name a few!
Bistro will be open and there will be food available throughout the day.
Places are limited for each round - tickets available from 11:30am.
For a great family day out - come down to Club Mossman.

Club Mossman

Gold coin donation

clubmossman.com.au

0740981434

[email protected]

Family Event

Melissa Di Pietro

[email protected]

0740981434

Saturday 12 September 2026

2026-09-12T00:00:00+10:00

11am

When food runs out

COW BAY BEACH BBQ

Fundraising bbq for Daintree Coast Community Shed inc.
Carnivores and herbivores catered for.
Burgers, snags, salads, cakes & drinks

Cow Bay Beach

0427006607

[email protected]

Community Event, Family Event

Cindy McLaughlin

[email protected]

0427006607

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