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Babinda

An AI-generated image of what the new community transport service might look like. Picture: Supplied

Connecting two towns

A NEW COMMUNITY transport service between Babinda and Innisfail is planned to soon be up and running, after a Cairns-based operator was awarded a small state government contract

3 May, 2026

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Vague bus project

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins conducting his Float to Survive lessons at Babinda Pool in March. Picture: David Gardiner

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Time ticks towards deadline

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

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Croc gets cosy at swim area

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

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‘Hoppo’ to the rescue

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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

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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

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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

Babinda News

Fresh twist in pool crusade

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