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2941. What is an EBA and what are the advantages?
Date: 09-11-2022
What is an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement? An Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) is a collective Agreement made between the Employers and Employees that defines the terms and conditions which…
2942. Hello Dolly
Date: 08-11-2022
Very soon, in fact in a couple of days you’ll have a chance to say Hello Dolly. To Dolly Diamond that is. Following close on the high heels of ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical’, comes…
2943. Newsport confirms winners of photo competition
Date: 08-11-2022
Dreamy sunsets, stunning aerials and artistically composed shots were sent in over the past month by our Newsport readers. Exactly one month has passed since the start of Newsport’s iconic photo…
2944. Opinion: Who are the real cheats
Date: 08-11-2022
Who was at the top of the university league tables for cheating – the business school. As the University of Sydney and University of NSW wring their hands and bewail a massive documented doubling of…
2945. ‘Adopt A Worker’ scheme continues, as local rental crisis for hospitality and tourism workers set to last another season
Date: 08-11-2022
Tourism and hospitality in Douglas can again expect to fall short of full visitor capacity next season because of an ongoing lack of accommodation for staff. That’s the outlook by the area’s tourism…
2946. Refurbished bridge ready to handle upcoming wet season
Date: 07-11-2022
Work on the new Anichs Bridge near Mossman is now finished after a busy sugarcane harvest season and multiple flood events. Douglas Shire Council confirmed the old Anichs Bridge has been replaced…
2947. Fed Govt funding brings certainty to Port Douglas cruise operators, also allows close monitoring of Reef health
Date: 07-11-2022
Port Douglas cruise operators have welcomed further government funding towards ensuring expert monitoring, conservation, and coral planting on the Great Barrier Reef. Announced as part of the…
2948. Three beautiful scenic drives in the area that will blow your mind
Date: 07-11-2022
Itching for a little adventure and looking for something different than the Great Barrier Reef Drive? Hop in the car and be amazed by the beauty of these scenic drives in the shire. There’s no better…
2949. Port Douglas campaigner to start petition into examining social, economic benefits of regular public transport
Date: 04-11-2022
Public transport campaigner David Haratsis will start a petition to Douglas Shire Council asking the state government to closely examine the wider benefits of a regular bus service within the region…
2950. Grandparents head back to school in this week’s school wrap
Date: 04-11-2022
At our Douglas Shire schools there is always something happening. Each week Newsport sums up the events, achievements and news from the schools that make our region great Grandparents Day at St…
2951. Miracle on grass - local golfer nails three separate hole-in-ones in extraordinary three month period
Date: 04-11-2022
Most golfers spend a lifetime visualising, picturing and dreaming of the exact moment. That moment when the ball sails beautifully off the tee, strong through the sky, hits the green perfectly,…
2952. New $2 million home for Far Northern firefighters providing good jobs and better services
Date: 03-11-2022
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Mike Wassing were joined by Member for Cook Cynthia Lui to officially open the new $2…
2953. Dangerous Daintree repairs
Date: 03-11-2022
I’m a great believer in giving credit where credit is due. Earlier this year Newsport highlighted some dangerous eroded curves on the Alexandra Range in the Daintree which is between the Ferry and…
2954. Families and children encouraged to get map and track down local toy sheep during fun initiative
Date: 03-11-2022
A popular local initiative created to foster community spirit within Mossman and to celebrate the upcoming Christmas festive period has returned. The popular Nativity sheep trail kicked off a few…
2955. Opinion: Diligence, not bread and circuses
Date: 03-11-2022
This Budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers was the Juvenal of Australian politics – deploring bread and circuses. The Roman poet Juvenal deplored the handing out of wheat and the putting on of circuses to…
2956. Queensland Police offer $1-million reward for public information to find wanted suspect in Toyah Cordingley murder investigation
Date: 03-11-2022
The highest reward ever offered in Queensland – $1 million – has been announced by Police for information from the public as part of ongoing investigations into the 2018 murder of 24-year-old Toyah…
2957. Local shoppers encouraged to get behind food drive
Date: 03-11-2022
Mossman is organising a local community food drive to help deliver high priority food relief to those experiencing hardship in the lead-up to Christmas. The initiative started yesterday with Port…
2958. Ice Cream Betty bowing out
Date: 02-11-2022
It’s been a Daintree institution for forty years, but who wants to live in an institution? We’re kidding of course, Betty Hinton has been a loyal citizen of the Daintree and a local legend who’s…
2959. Local tourism business claims international recognition
Date: 02-11-2022
A Douglas Shire business has received some timely kudos after claiming a significant tourism award. Just days ago Brett’s Outback Tasting Adventures was confirmed as a Viator experience award winner…
2960. Crocs begin life after Cooper following appointment of ex Crows player as new head coach
Date: 02-11-2022
Port Douglas Crocs have begun life in the post Brad Cooper era following the announcement of the club’s new senior head coach. Former Adelaide Crows midfielder/forward Jared Petrenko has taken the…