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Show was ‘blooming’ great
AN intimate audience at the Innisfail Shire Hall was transported through some of the most beloved songs of the late Eva Cassidy when one of Australia’s finest vocalists, Bloom,
26 February, 2026
General News
Senseless damage to courts
THE small community of Euramo just north of Tully has been rocked by what appears to be a senseless act of vandalism...
25 February, 2026
Just four weeks ‘til festival
AUSTRALIAN Bananas will once again be the major sponsor of the Feast of...
Sore point
MISSION Beach’s Clump Point boating facility has come under the...
Health officials spread ‘melio’ message
HEALTH officials will hit shopping centres, markets, medical clinics and...
Entertainment
Exhibitions mark new beginnings
TWO new exhibitions have opened at the Cairns Art Gallery, marking its expansion into three heritage-listed buildings...
19 February, 2026
Beggars seek morning crowd
THE ‘Morning Melodies’ series of entertainment events are back on the...
Poignant event for Chinese
CAIRNS’ Chinese New Year celebrations are marking 150 years – the same...
Final chapter for kids’ book
CHILDREN’S author Leisa Fail has received international recognition for...
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
Netballers charging ahead
THE Innisfail and District Netball Association is charging into the new season with four fully-upgraded courts,...
25 February, 2026
Local News
Cassowary Coast combo wins memorial shield
BABINDA Bowls Club has hosted the Barry Wallis Memorial Shield playoffs...
Local News
Golfers fight wet course
THE monthly medal single stroke 18-hole competition on 4 February...
Local News
Lady bowlers take to greens overlooking river
GEORGE Edgerton and Helen Paterson defeated Mal Clifford and Dell Steve,...