Latest News
Fishos follow the Reef rules
NEW research sheds light on why a surprising number of fishers always follow fishing rules, even when enforcement is unlikely and breaking the rules offers a financial reward.
12 November, 2026
General News
Eco-campground approved
A ‘LOW-IMPACT’ 74-person tourist campground on an ecologically sensitive 204-hectare coastal property in South...
11 November, 2026
Never forget war veterans
EVERY year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people in...
Concerns over kauri trees
CASSOWARY Coast residents are calling for any kauri trees chopped down...
Rate gouging
THE region’s cattle producers are calling for an urgent state government...
Entertainment
Chamber festival returns
THE Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) will return to Cairns from 23 to 31 July 2027, with internationally...
6 November, 2026
True reality of isolation
A FAMILY tragedy in Queensland’s outback during the Second World War has...
Gem club shines for families
A CLUB with a glittering history is drawing more families as people seek...
Many beers and sore heads
FROM competitive keg rolling and nail-hammering to a few expected sore...
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
Hot weather tests bowlers
HOT and humid conditions failed to dampen enthusiasm at Innisfail Bowls Club last week, although extreme heat forced...
11 November, 2026
Local News
Tully SHS No.1 in sports
TULLY State High School has picked up the major awards at the Southern...
Local News
Daphne Kirkman ladies singles champion
DAPHNE Kirkman has been crowned the 2027 Innisfail ladies singles...
Local News
Golfers qualify for pennants
DESPITE a challenging final round at Mareeba Golf Club on 25 October,...