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Spotlight on young talent
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for the 39th Innisfail Young Performers Competition, set to take the stage from 1–6 June. The annual showcase will once again spotlight the region’s
19 March, 2026
General News
River mouths great for barra
WITH all the rain we have had, chasing jungle perch and sooty grunter is a great option that many young fellas have...
18 March, 2026
Anger over Hill threat
A DRAFT redraw of the state’s electoral boundaries has delivered one of...
‘Hoppo‘ dives in
BABINDA’s campaign to save its historic 50m town pool has gained a huge...
Family forges cane future
FOR Tully sugarcane grower Andrew Apap, the greatest reward isn’t...
Entertainment
Foodies flock to festival
FOOD lovers are expected to flock to Innisfail this month for the four-day Feast of the Senses festival on the...
14 March, 2026
‘Creativity is a critical skill’
CREATIVITY and innovation will be the focus in Cairns this month, with...
Dub’s Mad Professor mix
DUB pioneer Mad Professor says he is looking forward to returning to...
Photographers on a Mission
THE highly anticipated FOCUS Photography Awards Exhibition at Mission...
Business
Let’s do better business
CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council’s procurement team are hosting an online ‘Doing Business with Council’ session on...
18 March, 2026
Early conditions setting up for a good season
HEALTHY green paddocks are dominating the Tully landscape as this...
New boss at Tully sugar mill
THE new chief executive officer of Tully Sugar, Wei (Darcy) Li, will...
Local takes charge at bank
NAB Tully has appointed a new branch manager, Stef Raiti.
Community
Cleaning up at Clump Point
OVER A couple of hours on a hot Sunday afternoon at Mission Beach, a group of volunteers committed to keeping their...
17 March, 2026
Commitment to excellence
GOOD Counsel College hosted a special awards assembly last month to...
Impressive academic efforts
INNISFAIL State College honoured its highest achieving Year 12 graduates...
Mission Beach News, Kurrimine Beach News
War on weeds
BEACHSIDE forests will breathe easier following a blitz on invasive...
Real Estate
School for sale
INNISFAIL’S old state high school site is on the market and is being publicised as an “exceptional commercial...
17 March, 2026
Waterfront wonder
A MUST-see, on the waterfront in the Marina of Port Hinchinbrook is this...
Renting out spare rooms makes sense
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support...
Aged care boost
RESIDENTIAL aged care places in Tully have received a much-needed boost,...
Sport
Pride launch focus on preparation and standards
THE Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride officially launched their 2026 season last week, welcoming more than 100 partners,...
15 March, 2026
Tight contest for FNQ swimming championships
MARLIN Coast Swimming Club has secured the overall Champion Club title...
Tigers nail it
THE Tully Tigers kicked off their centenary year in emphatic fashion on...
Cyclone’s gutsy play falls short
THE Cassowary Coast Cyclones tier two cricket team produced a gutsy...