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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 | |
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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] |
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Saturday 25 July 2026
2026-07-25T00:00:00+10:00
| 2:00pm | Rave Revival Day Party FT. Dirty South |
CAIRNS RAVE REVIVAL RETURNS JULY 25TH We are back in 2026 for our biggest event yet at Ellis Beach. Featuring Australian dance icon DIRTY SOUTH + Local support This is a full-scale celebration of 90s, 2000s and 2010s dance music with two stages, one venue and a stacked lineup of the finest selectors. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER The Rave Revival Top 20 Countdown voted by you and revealed live on the day. (Chance to win $500 + 5 free tickets) 2 STAGES - MAIN STAGE - VINYL STAGE - Ellis Beach Bar and Grill - Saturday 25 July 2026 - 2PM to 11.30PM - Return bus services tickets available from Cairns (bookings essential) TICKET INFO PRE-SALE LIVE NOW (CHECK EMAILS) PUBLIC ON SALE 12PM FRIDAY 12TH JUNE Expect massive energy, upgraded production, classic rave records and a full nostalgia experience from start to finish. Dress for it. Bring your crew. Relive the music. RAVE REVIVAL 2026 | Ellis Beach Bar and Grill | [email protected] | Live Entertainment, Major Event | Jesse McClelland | [email protected] | 40553534 | ||||||
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Friday 3 July 2026
2026-07-03T00:00:00+10:00
| 7:00pm | 11:00pm | Nirvanna (USA) Live at Ellis Beach! |
NIRVANNA (USA) Return to Australia!! Nevermind performed in full for its 35th anniversary plus the hits, anthems and deeps cuts that changed music forever. Australia has seen them before. It has felt the weight of Kurt Cobain's songs delivered with the kind of raw, unguarded power that makes a room stand still. And now Nirvanna, the Orlando, Florida- based tribute show that has become one of the most sought-after live acts in the United States, is coming back for a third time. July and August 2026 will bring Nirvanna back to Australian stages for their biggest visit yet, and this time they carry the legacy, beauty and angst of an album that changed the world, and music forever: Nevermind, performed in its entirety, to mark the album's 35th anniversary. Released on 24 September 1991, Nevermind did not just launch a band. It redirected the course of popular music and left a wound in culture that has never fully closed. Hearing it played live, front to back, note for note, is an event in itself. But the show does not stop there. Alongside the full Nevermind performance, Nirvanna will tear through the Nirvana catalogue in full: the anthems that defined a generation, the hits that crossed every boundary, and the deep cuts that remind die-hard fans why they fell in love with this music in the first place. "The energy in the room was palpable. It felt like you were watching Nirvana themselves in their prime" - Rock 'n' Roll Rewind. What sets Nirvanna apart from the tribute scene is immediately apparent when the lights go down. This is not a covers act. This is a theatrical recreation, a full-scale, authentic reimagining of Nirvana in performance, built on musicianship, passion, and an obsessive attention to detail. | Ellis Beach Bar & Grill | https://www.tributetouring.com/event-details/ellis-beach-nth-qld-nirvanna-usa-live?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZwUdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtSFRTeXpvWXlaNmlHOEUyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmMauXPUOoe3hzrjBLzcffBwQ2gct5oroTokIob_gNko4Kv2r4hrlBS0YWgw_aem_UHhtNU4D09n3LhDcW2lC7Q | [email protected] | Live Entertainment, Major Event | Jesse McClelland | [email protected] | 40553534 | ||||
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Sunday 9 August 2026
2026-08-09T00:00:00+10:00
| 10am | 3pm | Books in Paradise | A free book fair with approximately 50 authors ready to discuss and sign their books and featuring panel discussions throughout the day. Register at Eventbrite for access to discounts. | Sea Temple, Mitre St Port Douglas | Free | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/books-in-paradise-tickets-1980933814364?aff=ebdssbdestsearch | 0419411886 | [email protected] | Arts & Culture, Community Event, Free Event, Markets | CATHERINE ROSENBRAUER | [email protected] | 0419411886 |
