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Welcome back
PARENTS and children at Mission Beach State School have started the new school year on an uplifting note, delighted to have the school’s much-loved administration officer back at
18 February, 2026
General News
Artistic grants open
ARTISTS, creatives and community organisations on the Cassowary Coast are encouraged to apply for up to $5000 through...
14 February, 2026
Beach ban for sausage van
MONTHS spent gathering hundreds of signatures in support of their unique...
Grave decision
BREAKABLE items in Cassowary Coast cemeteries are allowed – but only if...
Chaplains on special journey
IT takes a special type of person to enter a prison – by choice – 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 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...
11 February, 2026
Local News
Fighting for distinction
SIX Muay Thai fighters from Fusion Fight and Fitness Tully gym are set...
Local News
Golfers relish fairways
NORM Stewart was on a roll winning the Wednesday All Sporters...
Local News
Welcome ‘home’ footy stars
RUGBY league royalty will converge on Innisfail for the International...