Latest News
Pool costs soar to $3m-plus
CAIRNS Regional Council has created more questions than answers over its day-to-day expenditure on Babinda pool after the community queried the amount of money which council says
7 March, 2026
General News
Army leader was ‘a giant’
TRIBUTES have poured in for a former Australian Army leader described as “a giant”.
5 March, 2026
$135m in flood repairs
CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council has been updated with a detailed...
Apply for council grants
LOCAL community groups, clubs and organisations are being urged to apply...
Liquid gold
BABINDA Springs has put the town on the world map with a sensational win...
Entertainment
Serving up tropical cuisine
INNISFAIL’S Feast of the Senses launches Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s Tasting the Tropics experience.
6 March, 2026
Fanning’s evening ‘tea’
BERNARD Fanning says performing in Cairns has long been important to...
Taboo subject
A FRANK and humorous conversation about menopause, with personal stories...
Tropical outlook for classics
THE Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has revealed its 2026...
Business
Local takes charge at bank
NAB Tully has appointed a new branch manager, Stef Raiti.
8 February, 2026
Coles provides back-up
COLES has followed Woolworths by revealing extensive behind-the-scenes...
Sparkie leads the way
TRISH Elsden of O’Brien Electrical Innisfail has put the town on the map...
Retailers in festive spirit
THE Mission Beach community is hosting its annual Christmas party on the...
Community
Diamonds are forever
LONG term Tully couple Rod and Val Bradley have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
30 January, 2026
Extraordinary volunteer
INNISFAIL State College’s Parents and Citizens’ Association has...
School staffer backed
MISSION Beach State School parents and the community have publicly shown...
Vale farmer Steven Destro
LONG-time Babinda canefarmer Steven (Stefano) Destro, who featured in...
Real Estate
Renting out spare rooms makes sense
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support behind a legislative change that will remove...
24 February, 2026
Aged care boost
RESIDENTIAL aged care places in Tully have received a much-needed boost,...
Market on high in last year
THE Cairns property market finished 2025 on a high with strong gains...
Truly local
PROMINENT North Queensland businesswoman and former political candidate...
Sport
A spirited display in Ladies championships
THE final of the Innisfail ladies’ pairs competition took place on 25 February with a spirited late challenge, and...
6 March, 2026
Local News
Winning personal bests
THIRTY-seven players battled it out in the Single Stableford competition...
Local News
Nail-biting championship
INNISFAIL lawn bowler John Phillips had a thrilling one-point victory...
Local News
First open day in 100th year
INNISFAIL and District Tennis Association launched its milestone year...