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True reality of isolation
A FAMILY tragedy in Queensland’s outback during the Second World War has inspired a historical novel by Grahame Elliott, a Far North Queensland-raised author who has turned his
5 November, 2026
General News
Christmas appeal launched
THE Salvation Army is calling on the tropical north community to dig deep and support those struggling this festive...
4 November, 2026
Trees face axe
SOME of the eight near-100-year-old kauri trees in the Tully Showgrounds...
Barra bonanza on the water
TORRENTIAL downpours failed to deter eager anglers over the weekend as...
Last shot at second chances
THE Second Chances Op Shop at the Mission Beach Family Church is holding...
Entertainment
Many beers and sore heads
FROM competitive keg rolling and nail-hammering to a few expected sore heads the next morning, Kurrimine Beach showed...
29 October, 2026
VIP dame older than school
ST RITA’S Catholic Primary School in Babinda culminated a remarkable...
Exclusive Powderfinger show
AUSTRALIAN rock band Powderfinger will perform two concerts at Cazalys...
It will be one hell of a night
“DAMMIT, Janet – got no plans for Halloween yet?” “Don’t dream it, be...
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
Golfers qualify for pennants
DESPITE a challenging final round at Mareeba Golf Club on 25 October, Innisfail Golf Club celebrated a major...
4 November, 2026
Local News
Boxer wins state title after extensive travel
TRAVELLING 4462 kilometres in just one week and fighting three bouts in...
Local News
First cup event in Innisfail
CAIRNS West State School has won the inaugural Good Counsel Cup.
Local News
Tough triple event returns
ENTRIES are officially open for the third edition of The Amazons...