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War on weeds
BEACHSIDE forests will breathe easier following a blitz on invasive weeds and escaped garden plants and fruit trees at Mission Beach, Kurrimine Beach and Ingham’s Forrest Beach.
15 March, 2026
General News
First years beat it
THREE fresh-faced first-year constables have hit the ground running at Innisfail Police station, joining the ranks...
13 March, 2026
Kurrimine tractors no more?
A TRACTOR launching a boat at Kurrimine Beach will soon be less of a...
Rising from the ashes
THE devastating fire which razed the Queensland Country Women’s...
Next gen’s part in sea change
THREE young Reef Traditional Owners have been added to the Great Barrier...
Entertainment
‘Creativity is a critical skill’
CREATIVITY and innovation will be the focus in Cairns this month, with author and science storyteller Cristy Burne...
13 March, 2026
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...
Serving up tropical cuisine
INNISFAIL’S Feast of the Senses launches Tourism Tropical North...
Business
New boss at Tully sugar mill
THE new chief executive officer of Tully Sugar, Wei (Darcy) Li, will lead the company “into the next centenary”, says...
9 March, 2026
Local takes charge at bank
NAB Tully has appointed a new branch manager, Stef Raiti.
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...
Community
Lapping it up for the pool
A KEEN swimmer has backed his support to save Babinda pool by doing more than 600 laps in a charity swim which he...
14 March, 2026
Local business urged to step up
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s 2026...
RFDS calls for support
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is calling...
Diamonds are forever
LONG term Tully couple Rod and Val Bradley have celebrated their diamond...
Real Estate
Waterfront wonder
A MUST-see, on the waterfront in the Marina of Port Hinchinbrook is this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse. The...
9 March, 2026
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,...
Market on high in last year
THE Cairns property market finished 2025 on a high with strong gains...
Sport
Tight contest for FNQ swimming championships
MARLIN Coast Swimming Club has secured the overall Champion Club title at this year’s Far North Queensland Swimming...
14 March, 2026
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...
Local News
A spirited display in Ladies championships
THE final of the Innisfail ladies’ pairs competition took place on 25...