Latest News
Be wary of Reef fish closures
FISHERS advised to check QLD Fishing 2.0 App to get all the up-to-date information.
29 October, 2026
General News
Babinda’s year 12 graduates glow
BABINDA State School’s calendar has reached its glittering peak as the town came together to celebrate its graduating...
28 October, 2026
Time is ticking
IF you happened to glance out the window along the Bruce Highway lately...
New chapter for library
THE Cardwell community has celebrated its ‘Stronger together:...
Land deal for Legacy House
PLANS for a new $5 million Legacy House in Smithfield have moved forward...
Entertainment
Exclusive Powderfinger show
AUSTRALIAN rock band Powderfinger will perform two concerts at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on 17 and 18 September 2027,...
23 October, 2026
It will be one hell of a night
“DAMMIT, Janet – got no plans for Halloween yet?” “Don’t dream it, be...
Big chillout in Motown
THE sounds of Motown will take centre stage in Cairns this month, as...
Premier island festival
KAPU Fest is returning to Cairns with four events over three nights,...
Business
Bazaar gives town boost
MISSION Beach’s Village Green came alive last month as the Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network’s Business Bazaar...
20 September, 2026
Fresh voice for business
A NEW regional network has officially launched to provide local...
How sweet it is
THE custodian committee of one of the Far North’s most iconic...
A tropical escape like no other
WHERE the lush Wet Tropics rainforest meets the sparkling Coral Sea,...
Community
45 years of loyal service
INNISFAIL nurse Tricia Shinn is marking 45 years in the profession.
26 October, 2026
‘Undisputed icon’
RETIRED shopkeeper, businessman, photographer and Rotarian Domenico...
Valued award for teacher
GOOD Counsel College (Innisfail) wellbeing assistant principal Matt...
School farewells ‘Mrs Gilly’
MISSION Beach State School teacher Patricia ‘Trish’ Gilmore has closed...
Real Estate
Private isle yours for $10m
A PRIVATE island off Mission Beach has had its asking price slashed by millions from $15 million to $10m.
13 October, 2026
‘Tight’ rental market
RENTAL occupancy in the Cassowary Coast region remains exceptionally...
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...
Sport
Jockey: ‘I’m not telling Lucy’
TOWNSVILLE hoop Denicious Smith says a first-up victory after a long injury lay-off was a big confidence booster...
28 October, 2026
Local News
Soccer clubs big victory
THE state’s soccer clubs, including Innisfail United, have won a victory...
Local News
Etty Bay Surf Club celebrates nine decades
ETTY Bay Surf Life Saving Club, past and present members, families and...
Local News
Stunning 40-point round pennants win by Cockle jnr
A STUNNING 40-point winning round from Caine Cockle jnr and another...