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Bowlers play in memory of beloved clubmate
THE fifth Peter Longford Australia Day Cup, hosted by South Johnstone Bowls Club played out on 26 January, as men and lady bowlers braved humid conditions and vied for a share of
11 February, 2026
General News
Women mean business
THE Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network has launched in 2026 with energy and enthusiasm, with members and guests...
7 February, 2026
Call for board applicants
REGIONAL Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North is seeking...
Bay road re-opens
BINGIL Bay residents are now able to drive to and from Mission Beach via...
Hundreds turn out to save pool
THE Babinda community has shown up in force to send a strong message to...
Entertainment
Final chapter for kids’ book
CHILDREN’S author Leisa Fail has received international recognition for her ‘Stormy Normy’ book series, with awards...
9 February, 2026
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...
Kylie show starts huge year
THE Reef Hotel Casino will celebrate 30 years this year with a year-long...
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
Coastal retreat
TUCKED away off Bingil Bay Road and framed by lush rainforest and tropical gardens, 582 Bingil Bay Road is that rare...
6 January, 2026
Timber at its best
ONCE-in-a-lifetime handcrafted timber home in the beautiful Kennedy...
1940s Queenslander
A HISTORIC 1940s Queenslander, which was one of the original doctor’s...
Jade Hardaker is passionate about sales
INTRODUCING Jade Hardaker, a fresh-faced sales agent and integral part...
Sport
Bowlers return to green after break
INNISFAIL ladies enjoyed two good games of bowls on their first day back after the Christmas and New Year break.
8 February, 2026
Local News
Jack dives into record books
INNISFAIL’s Jack Webb says he intends to attempt more new records in one...
Local News
Bowlers roll on to green in stifling and humid conditions
DESPITE stifling and humid conditions, a field of 37 bowlers were keen...
Freshwater fish love snacks
NEW research has found that roughly half of Australia’s freshwater fish...