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Flake option for fish-averse
A JAMES Cook University clinical study shows children with a fish allergy may be able to eat gummy shark, which is commonly sold as flake and often in fish and chips.
19 February, 2026
General News
Katter gets boot in capital
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy Bob Katter was thrown out of federal parliament last week for what he said was “daring to...
19 February, 2026
No ifs, buts or maybes
THE Babinda community has showed up in force to send a strong message to...
$50,000 hospital donations
NEARLY $50,000 worth of new equipment has been donated to Innisfail...
Welcome back
PARENTS and children at Mission Beach State School have started the new...
Entertainment
Poignant event for Chinese
CAIRNS’ Chinese New Year celebrations are marking 150 years – the same as that of the city.
18 February, 2026
Final chapter for kids’ book
CHILDREN’S author Leisa Fail has received international recognition for...
Bloom honours Eva Cassidy
THE Morning Melodies concert series launches its 2026 season on 17...
Casino begins 30th anniversary year with 100% Kylie
THE Reef Hotel Casino is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a...
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
Market on high in last year
THE Cairns property market finished 2025 on a high with strong gains across the board. The median house price reached...
17 February, 2026
Truly local
PROMINENT North Queensland businesswoman and former political candidate...
Coastal retreat
TUCKED away off Bingil Bay Road and framed by lush rainforest and...
Timber at its best
ONCE-in-a-lifetime handcrafted timber home in the beautiful Kennedy...
Sport
United are ones to beat
INNISFAIL United senior men’s team exploded into their Kappa Queensland Cup campaign with an 8-0 demolition of...
18 February, 2026
Local News
Pride in full action
FANS have had their first taste of rugby league action at Tully...
Local News
Bowlers play in memory of beloved clubmate
THE fifth Peter Longford Australia Day Cup, hosted by South Johnstone...
Local News
Fighting for distinction
SIX Muay Thai fighters from Fusion Fight and Fitness Tully gym are set...