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Dub’s Mad Professor mix
DUB pioneer Mad Professor says he is looking forward to returning to Cairns as part of his Dubs Down Under tour at Tanks Arts Centre – Tank 5 on Friday 13 March.
12 March, 2026
General News
Rising from the ashes
THE devastating fire which razed the Queensland Country Women’s Association hall at Flying Fish Point last week will...
11 March, 2026
Next gen’s part in sea change
THREE young Reef Traditional Owners have been added to the Great Barrier...
Great time to be on the water
LOCAL waterways have been full of action recently, especially for young...
Sugar shipment sweetest yet
THE first shipment of Queensland raw sugar from a fully-verified...
Entertainment
Serving up tropical cuisine
INNISFAIL’S Feast of the Senses launches Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s Tasting the Tropics experience.
6 March, 2026
Fanning’s evening ‘tea’
BERNARD Fanning says performing in Cairns has long been important to...
Taboo subject
A FRANK and humorous conversation about menopause, with personal stories...
Tropical outlook for classics
THE Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has revealed its 2026...
Business
New boss at Tully sugar mill
THE new chief executive officer of Tully Sugar, Wei (Darcy) Li, will lead the company “into the next centenary”, says...
9 March, 2026
Local takes charge at bank
NAB Tully has appointed a new branch manager, Stef Raiti.
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...
Community
RFDS calls for support
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is calling on Queenslanders to help crews ‘Take to the...
11 March, 2026
Diamonds are forever
LONG term Tully couple Rod and Val Bradley have celebrated their diamond...
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...
Real Estate
Waterfront wonder
A MUST-see, on the waterfront in the Marina of Port Hinchinbrook is this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse. The...
9 March, 2026
Renting out spare rooms makes sense
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has thrown its support...
Aged care boost
RESIDENTIAL aged care places in Tully have received a much-needed boost,...
Market on high in last year
THE Cairns property market finished 2025 on a high with strong gains...
Sport
A spirited display in Ladies championships
THE final of the Innisfail ladies’ pairs competition took place on 25 February with a spirited late challenge, and...
6 March, 2026
Local News
Winning personal bests
THIRTY-seven players battled it out in the Single Stableford competition...
Local News
Nail-biting championship
INNISFAIL lawn bowler John Phillips had a thrilling one-point victory...
Local News
First open day in 100th year
INNISFAIL and District Tennis Association launched its milestone year...