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Cleaning up at Clump Point
OVER A couple of hours on a hot Sunday afternoon at Mission Beach, a group of volunteers committed to keeping their foreshore areas pristine by donning gloves, arming themselves
17 March, 2026
General News
Seclusion the winner for cay
NEW research has established that a little-known cay off the coast of Mission Beach rates as the most secluded beach...
16 March, 2026
Main street parking blues
TULLY business owners, workers and volunteers are asking Cassowary Coast...
First years beat it
THREE fresh-faced first-year constables have hit the ground running at...
Kurrimine tractors no more?
A TRACTOR launching a boat at Kurrimine Beach will soon be less of a...
Entertainment
Foodies flock to festival
FOOD lovers are expected to flock to Innisfail this month for the four-day Feast of the Senses festival on the...
14 March, 2026
‘Creativity is a critical skill’
CREATIVITY and innovation will be the focus in Cairns this month, with...
Dub’s Mad Professor mix
DUB pioneer Mad Professor says he is looking forward to returning to...
Photographers on a Mission
THE highly anticipated FOCUS Photography Awards Exhibition at Mission...
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
Commitment to excellence
GOOD Counsel College hosted a special awards assembly last month to celebrate the exceptional academic achievements...
16 March, 2026
Impressive academic efforts
INNISFAIL State College honoured its highest achieving Year 12 graduates...
Mission Beach News, Kurrimine Beach News
War on weeds
BEACHSIDE forests will breathe easier following a blitz on invasive...
Lapping it up for the pool
A KEEN swimmer has backed his support to save Babinda pool by doing more...
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
Pride launch focus on preparation and standards
THE Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride officially launched their 2026 season last week, welcoming more than 100 partners,...
15 March, 2026
Tight contest for FNQ swimming championships
MARLIN Coast Swimming Club has secured the overall Champion Club title...
Tigers nail it
THE Tully Tigers kicked off their centenary year in emphatic fashion on...
Cyclone’s gutsy play falls short
THE Cassowary Coast Cyclones tier two cricket team produced a gutsy...