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Fresh twist in pool crusade
THE fight to save and improve Babinda pool has taken a new turn, with the community requesting Cairns Regional Council open its books on the facility’s maintenance.
28 February, 2026
General News
School rises above
MUNDOO State School is heading into 2026 with rising enrolments, new facilities underway and a powerful reputation...
27 February, 2026
Senseless damage to courts
THE small community of Euramo just north of Tully has been rocked by...
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...
Entertainment
Tropical outlook for classics
THE Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has revealed its 2026 program, marking the festival’s first full...
26 February, 2026
Show was ‘blooming’ great
AN intimate audience at the Innisfail Shire Hall was transported through...
Exhibitions mark new beginnings
TWO new exhibitions have opened at the Cairns Art Gallery, marking its...
Beggars seek morning crowd
THE ‘Morning Melodies’ series of entertainment events are back on the...
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
Golfers swing their way to glory on Tully course
GOLFERS took part in the two-ball Ambrose event held in memory of Vesa Hyytinen on 14 February, where visitor Clair...
26 February, 2026
Local News
Former NRL star Hopoate leads winning bowls team
FORMER NRL stars have graced the rinks as Innisfail Bowls Club rolled...
Local News
Cyclones whip up storm
A QUICK-FIRE half century by Clint Ratatagia helped steer the Cassowary...
Local News
Fans love top league match
MORE than 5600 fans packed Callender Park last Saturday as Innisfail...