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A recent crocodile sighting right near a popular swimming spot at Babinda Creek has prompted wildlife officers to erect a warning sign. Picture: David Gardiner

Croc gets cosy at swim area

WILDLIFE officers have placed a temporary crocodile warning sign at a popular Babinda camping and swimming spot after several croc sightings, including those “officially” reported

1 April, 2026

Bondi Rescue star professional lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins at Babinda pool. Picture: David Gardiner

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‘Hoppo’ to the rescue

Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Service staff (left to right) Louise Burrows, Deepa Vinoth, Romy Clark, Community Bank Babinda representatives Tanya Tuttle, Roisin Stager, Kitty Anning and hospital staff member Louise Vella with residents Annie Wonga, Audrey Jones and Jeanette Edwards. Picture: Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

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Extra comfort for patients

Babinda Taskforce president Dalitta Wright (left), general manager Tanya Tuttle and communications and and client services officer Alex Knott are part of a campaign to save the Babinda pool. Picture: David Gardiner

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Where was the $3m spent?

Young couples are being drawn to Babinda by affordable housing, as well as the beauty, such as the Babinda Boulders. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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What’s the big deal in Babinda?

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins will be at Babinda pool next week. Picture: Supplied

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‘Hoppo‘ dives in

Trained lifesaver and keen swimmer Fergus Darveniza with daughter, seven-month-old Hazel at Babinda pool. Picture: Supplied

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Lapping it up for the pool

Carly Francis has also asked Cairns Regional Council for a full breakdown of Babinda Pool’s maintenance expenditure. Picture: David Gardiner

Babinda News

Pool costs soar to $3m-plus

Maddie Burrows of Babinda Springs says “it’s a huge honour” to have their bottled water judged the world’s best. Picture: Supplied

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Liquid gold

A fitness class at Babinda pool. Picture: Donetta Coulson

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Fresh twist in pool crusade

Close to 400 people turned out at Babinda’s RSL Hall to support a campaign against council’s proposal to shut down the town’s public swimming pool. Pictures: David Gardiner

Babinda News

No ifs, buts or maybes

At least 300 people turned out at Babinda’s RSL Hall to support a campaign against Council’s proposal to shut down the town’s public swimming pool. Picture: David Gardiner

Babinda News

Hundreds turn out to save pool

Babinda residents and community groups believe they have strong arguments for council to save their pool, improve the facility and give it many more years of life. Picture: David Gardiner

Babinda News

Fight to save pool ramps up

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