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| ( 3 ) | Add LOGO - (Only JPEG, GIF or PNG files, no PDF. For best results image at least 400px wide) | Position Vacant | Name | Business | Suburb | Date | ||
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FULL-TIME AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Position Title: Automotive Mechanic Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Mossman Reports To: Workshop Manager / Business Owner About the Business We are a well-established, locally owned mechanical workshop with a strong reputation for reliable service, quality workmanship, and long-term customer relationships. Serving the community for 40 years, we pride ourselves on honesty and efficiency. Position Overview We are seeking a qualified and experienced Automotive Mechanic to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of vehicles while delivering high-quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities - Perform general mechanical repairs and servicing on a variety of vehicles - Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults accurately and efficiently - Conduct routine maintenance including oil changes, brake servicing, and inspections - Carry out engine, transmission, and suspension repairs - Use diagnostic tools and equipment effectively - Ensure all work complies with safety standards and regulations - Maintain accurate job records and complete service reports - Communicate clearly with team members and management regarding job progress - Assist in maintaining a clean and organised workshop Skills & Experience - Relevant trade qualification in Automotive - Mechanics (e.g. Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent) - Proven experience working as a mechanic in a workshop environment - Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship - Current driver’s licence (essential) - Roadworthy certification licence (desirable, not essential) Personal Attributes - Reliable and punctual - Strong work ethic - Good communication skills - Commitment to ongoing learning and development What We Offer - Stable, full-time position in a reputable local business - Supportive and friendly team environment - Above award wages based on experience - Ongoing training and development opportunities - Well-equipped workshop with modern tools and equipment How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to: [email protected] Alternatively, apply in person. | Denise Burke | Burmack | Mossman | [email protected] | 21.05.2026 14:31 | |
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FRONTLINE SALES ASSISTANT PART-TIME MATERNITY LEAVE COVER Bring your love of wildlife to work and help create unforgettable moments for our guests at Wildlife Habitat. This part-time role covering maternity leave offers the opportunity to step in and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment. Why You’ll Love It Be part of a passionate, supportive crew that lives and breathes wildlife, sustainability, and great guest experiences. Every shift brings new faces, new stories, and plenty of fun. What You’ll Do • Welcome guests and make their visit memorable • Handle reception, retail sales, reservations and cash transactions • Work closely with your team to keep things running smoothly • Take guest photos and help capture their special moments • Enjoy flexible shifts between 7:15am and 430pm, with some later shifts. Must be available to work weekends. What You Bring • A genuine love for wildlife and sharing it with others • Confident, friendly customer service • Ability to multitask in a busy environment • A team-first attitude and positive energy • Sales confidence and motivation • Local knowledge or similar experience is a bonus • Availability for an immediate start Why Join Us You’ll receive ongoing training, work with a great team, and be part of a company that values community, sustainability, and diversity. Apply Now Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call 07 4041 9437. Explore more at wildlifehabitat.com.au | Lia Perry | Wildlife Habitat | Port Douglas | [email protected] | 19.05.2026 14:54 | |
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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] | 18.5.2026 12:38 |
| ( 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 | ||
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Friday 19 June 2026
2026-06-19T00:00:00+10:00
| 12PM | 23/06/2026 at 12PM | NYX Festival 2026 |
After a booming fifth edition, NYX Festival returns as Australia’s up and coming underground arts, music and culture experience to hit the tropical paradise of North Queensland on 19-22 June 2026. Nestled amongst the picturesque utopian rivers, paper barks and eucalyptus forests, the 4 night experience is set on a remote 30,000 acre property in Ravenshoe nearby Cairns. Festival theme NYX Festival Presents – The Midnight Machine The ancient world has fallen silent. The roots of The Sacred Tree hum with hidden code, and the spirits of the Lost World flicker in fractured neon light. From the ashes of myth, a new experience rises — metallic, electric, alive… and watching. This winter solstice, step into The Midnight Machine: a cyberpunk dreamscape deep in a dystopian world where forest meets circuitry, ritual meets rhythm, and the goddess NYX awakens once more — no longer bound by stars, but by signal. Lose yourself in the pulse of sound, light, and transformation. The line between nature and technology dissolves… and you become part of the Mothership. As the last echoes of the Lost World fade into corrupted memory, the machines awaken in the bush-silence of FNQ. The ancient forest of the past now stirs under a neon glow, monitored, modified, re-coded. The spirit of NYX stretches her wings into circuitry, forging a new age where nature and cybernetics merge — not in harmony, but in necessity. In this twilight junction, we enter the domain of the Midnight Machine — a wild landscape of bush and data, vines and wires, ancient knowledge and electric beats, looping endlessly through the system. Where the goddess of the night rewires the world. We are the future, together we dance. Before the signal goes dark. NYX FESTIVAL - SIXTH EDITION 19-22 June 2026 - Winter Solstice Ravenshoe, Cairns, Queensland Arts - Music - Culture - Camping - Experience Tickets at www.triniq.com/nyx26 Facebook: www.facebook.com/nyxfestivalaustralia Full Details: www.nyxfestival.com.au | Glen Gordan Station, Ravenshoe, QLD | 260-380 | https://nyxfestival.com.au | [email protected] | Arts & Culture, Major Event | https://nyxfestival.com.au/conditions-of-entry/ | Billy | [email protected] | 0401941976 | ||
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Saturday 23 May 2026
2026-05-23T00:00:00+10:00
| 9:00am | 3:00pm | THE TIN SHED’S FAMILY BEACH DAY |
Grab your family and friends and head to the Tin Shed’s Family Beach Day for a full day of fun and frolic by the sea. It’s all about the fun of the beach and the stunning surrounds of the magnificent 4 Mile beach. Huge Kites, sand sculpting competition, Port Shorts Junior outdoor cinema, Tin Shed Beach Bar will be open from 10am-4pm, is just the beginning ……….. Intinerary: 8am – WindSwell’s Come and try kite surfing 9am – Quicksilver Sand Sculpting Competition Entry 9am – Little Lifesaver games & Story time with Ecky Gecky 10am – 1pm Sea Circus take over and DJ Postie takes to the stage, Treasure Hunt, Tug of War, Hula Hooping, Juggling and Sack Races – Lots of Fun For All 10am – 3pm Splash Park and Giant Inflatable Waterslide 10am – 4pm Waste to Wonder interactive games for kids 10am – 4pm – Tin Shed Beach Bar for the parents 11:30am – Skydive Australia 12:30pm – The Space Cowboy performance! 1pm – African Drumming Workshop 1:30pm – FNQ Freedivers 1:30pm – Sand Sculpting Judging 2pm – Quicksilver Sand Sculpting Winners Announced followed by Salsa in the Sand with Jose from Sabor Dance | Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas | Free enrty | https://www.carnivale.com.au/event/family-beach-day/ | Community Event, Family Event, Free Event, Major Event | milla soltwedel | [email protected] | 0438632172 | ||||
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Sunday 24 May 2026
2026-05-24T00:00:00+10:00
| 10:00am | 2:00pm | Coastal Show and Shine |
Coastal Show & Shine Motor Show is bringing classic chrome, vintage character and community spirit to Reynolds Park this Carnivale. This relaxed Sunday showcase will feature a collection of local vintage, classic and unique vehicles, from beautifully restored cars and bikes to rare and distinctive machines. Exhibitors will be on hand throughout the day, inviting visitors to chat and learn more about the stories behind their pride and joy. Awards will be presented for Best Car, Best Bike, Best Unique Vehicle and the popular People’s Choice Award. For a gold coin donation, visitors can cast their votes across the categories, with all proceeds supporting a local not-for-profit community group. With music, live MC announcements, coffee and food vendors on site, the event offers a welcoming park-side atmosphere for all ages. Proudly supported by the Douglas Shire Motor Sports Association (DSMSA). A laid-back Sunday celebration of engines, enthusiasts and community. | Reynolds Park | Free enrty | https://www.carnivale.com.au/event/coastal-show-and-shine/ | Arts & Culture, Community Event, Family Event, Free Event | milla soltwedel | [email protected] | 0438632172 |
