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Mum’s design true to region
AN outdoor apparel brand inspired by family life in the Far North is expanding its reach through BCF across Queensland – including Cairns – as well as New South Wales and Western
28 July, 2026
General News
More people get surgery
MORE than 900 people have come off surgery waiting lists at the region’s hospitals in the past year.
27 July, 2026
Government grants needed
CASSOWARY COAST Regional Council is counting on funding from the state...
Satellite trailers on the road
THREE more satellite-powered ARNI communication trailers have been...
Save ‘sheds’ move surges
A COMMUNITY-led campaign continues to grow in Innisfail, as residents...
Entertainment
Many prizes at town’s show
THERE were plenty of awards, from banana packing to cattle and canaries.
23 July, 2026
Coastline theme of art show
FAR North Queensland artist Ebb Harper will unveil her debut solo...
Cassowary Coast has talent
YOUNG performers across the Cassowary Coast have the chance to shine,...
Fly high at 92nd Tully Show
THE 92nd annual Tully and District Show is set to explode with action on...
Business
A tropical escape like no other
WHERE the lush Wet Tropics rainforest meets the sparkling Coral Sea, Mission Beach stands out as Far North...
20 July, 2026
New chapter for club
THE Innisfail RSL Club on the town’s riverfront has been rebranded as...
Dining institution turns 40
WHEN Cyclone Larry plunged Innisfail into darkness in 2006, one small...
Down to business
THE Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network marked International...
Community
Special milestone
INNISFAIL’S Elisabeth ‘Els’ Bromell has marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and decades of...
22 July, 2026
Surf club stalwart is youth volunteer of year
ETTY Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s Jemimah Conroy has done her club proud...
‘Good clean living’
AFTER surviving the heartbreak of returning home to find her house...
Cleaning up at Clump Point
OVER A couple of hours on a hot Sunday afternoon at Mission Beach, a...
Real Estate
‘Tight’ rental market
RENTAL occupancy in the Cassowary Coast region remains exceptionally ‘tight’ – with occupancy rates effectively at...
22 June, 2026
School for sale
INNISFAIL’S old state high school site is on the market and is being...
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...
Sport
Three-point thriller
A GRIPPING three point thriller lit up the greens on 16 July, with Peter Broccardo and Rob Croatto holding firm under...
25 July, 2026
Local News
Skydivers soar to new highs
FAR North Freefall Club soared to new heights on World Skydiving Day...
Local News
Accolades for surf boat crew
ETTY Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s masters surf boat crew has capped off a...
Local News
Close contests and standout performances on the course
WET weather conditions did not stop a string of tight finishes at...