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Golfers fight wet course
THE monthly medal single stroke 18-hole competition on 4 February attracted a good field and the course played well considering the wet conditions. Only four shots separated the
20 February, 2026
General News
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...
19 February, 2026
Katter gets boot in capital
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy Bob Katter was thrown out of federal...
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...
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
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
Fantastic weather for barra
THIS year’s barra season has kicked off with plenty of excitement, as keen anglers hit the water in droves to test...
19 February, 2026
Local News
United are ones to beat
INNISFAIL United senior men’s team exploded into their Kappa Queensland...
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...