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FREELANCE FEATURE WRITER (Business & Advertorial) Location: Douglas Shire (Local presence required) Workflow: Freelance / Variable weekly hours About the Role We are seeking a sharp, dependable Freelance Feature Writer based in the Douglas Shire to craft compelling local business profiles and advertorial-style features. If you know how to weave commercial messaging into engaging storytelling and can connect face-to-face with our local business community, we want to hear from you. Because our editorial needs change weekly, workload volume will fluctuate. We need a flexible local writer who can scale up or down seamlessly. Key Responsibilities Write high-quality business features and advertorials on strict deadlines. Turn around clean, print-ready copy quickly and efficiently. Connect with local business owners to capture their unique voice and story. What We’re Looking For Local Resident: Must live in the Douglas Shire area to easily access local businesses. Proven experience in feature writing, journalism, or commercial copywriting. A flawless track record for meeting tight turnaround times. Capability to handle a variable workload week-to-week. To Apply Please send your resume and 2–3 relevant writing samples (ideally business profiles or advertorials) to [email protected] | |
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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. | |
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HOUSING MANAGER (Part-Time) Douglas Shire Aged Persons Home Inc. is seeking a community-focused Housing Manager to support older residents and help maintain independent living across the Douglas Shire. Position Details Part-time role Approx. 30 hours per week Flexible working arrangements available Based locally in Douglas Shire Key Responsibilities Manage the full tenancy lifecycle, including applications, reviews and exits Coordinate property maintenance and contractor activities Support tenants and liaise with stakeholders and support services Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance requirements are met Promote a respectful, positive and community-focused environment What We Offer Flexible and autonomous role Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community Supportive volunteer committee and team environment Diverse and rewarding work Work locally in beautiful Douglas Shire About You Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Experience in housing, tenancy, property management, community services or similar fields preferred Passion for supporting older residents and independent living How to Apply Please send your resume and a short cover letter to: [email protected] |
| ( 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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Wednesday 4 November 2026
2026-11-04T00:00:00+10:00
| 6:00pm | Keep It Tropical - Bobby Alu |
Bobby Alu ‘Keep It Tropical – North QLD’ If you ask Australian/Samoan singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu what his music sounds like, he’ll tell you how he hopes it makes you feel: like you have your favourite drink in hand, sipping as the sun sets on a warm evening that’s laden with the promise of adventure. In an ideal world, he’d follow summer around the earth, in his endless quest to nail that feeling in his songs that ride the groove spectrum from Polynesian folk, through roots, reggae, harmony laden soul to tropical pop. With a reputation as a world-class performer – touring as Xavier Rudd’s percussionist for five years, and supporting the likes of Xavier, John Butler Trio and Trevor Hall across North America and Europe – Bobby’s most recent album Keep It Tropical debuted at #3 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart. Though it’s primarily a mission statement: Take naps. Be generous. Go on adventures. Have gratitude. Enjoy the little things. Strive to be better. Don’t be so serious. Love. Laugh a lot. Eat the odd donut. Swim in the ocean. Enjoy the sunshine and warmth. Join Bobby and his band of musical soul brothers for a dose of audio sunshine to make young and old feel truly happy in the heart. | Ellis Beach Bar and Grill | https://events.humanitix.com/bobby-alu-ellis-beach-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawScu8FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtSFRTeXpvWXlaNmlHOEUyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhxn3uMuU4jMAJM2eGFTsOGg5JjrAFQvy-Hi8YyerRf2thIBhXWJHl783SdQ_aem_DxvbY9OuwKF7ui4cKrH8xA | [email protected] | Live Entertainment, Major Event | Jesse McClelland | [email protected] | 40553534 | |||||
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Friday 19 June 2026
2026-06-19T00:00:00+10:00
| 6.00am | 9am | Beanies and Brownies for Brain Cancer Research | Come and join us for this annual fundraiser. Buy a brownie, hot chocolate and beanie to help fund Brain Cancer Research. Staff donate their time and goods cooking and serving up this important event in honour and hope of those effected by this disease. | Under the Raintrees at Mossman | free | https://www.mossmansupportservices.org.au/ | [email protected] | Heather McGillivray-Taylor | [email protected] | 0740982836 | ||||
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Friday 19 June 2026
2026-06-19T00:00:00+10:00
| 9.00am | 12pm | Playgroup | Playgroup each Friday. Fun for children under 6 and their caregivers! | Mossman Support Services, 22 Mill Street Mossman | free | https://www.mossmansupportservices.org.au/ | [email protected] | Family Event | Heather McGillivray-Taylor | [email protected] | 0740982836 |
