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Canegrowers chairman Owen Menkens (centre) and CEO Dan Galligan (right) sat down with Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett (left) to discuss a range of issues, including the Sugar Code. Picture: Canegrowers

Sugar Code looks ahead

CANEGROWERS are urging farmers not to re-visit old grower–miller disputes during the review of the Sugar Code of Conduct, but look to the future.

16 June, 2026

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An aerial view of progress on the Etty Bay Bridge upgrade. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Etty Bay Bridge upgrades

Deanna and her mum Tracey at the high tea for mothers event at Mundoo State School. Pictures: Maria Girgenti

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Students thank their mums

Ryan Sanger with a semi-albino sooty caught on a vibe lure. Picture: Supplied

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Reef waters rich with bounty

Terrain NRM CEO Stewart Christie says a new $2m program will future-proof the Cassowary Coast’s key industries through engagement with landholders. Picture: Terrian NRM

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$2m to improve farms

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Tully Sugar recently showed off its latest locomotive, with new cane bins in tow, on its recently-constructed ‘Centennial Bridge’ over the Tully River at Euramo. Picture: Tully Sugar Ltd

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Early start

Senator Susan McDonald is urging canegrowers to have input into the Sugar Code by 16 June. Picture: Facebook

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Stakeholders encouraged to have say on sugar code

A beach stone-curlew at Kurrimine Beach. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Local volunteers sought to monitor coast’s shorebirds

Council has cut the hours of the Murray Upper waste transfer station to 1pm-4pm on the third Sunday of month. Picture: Google Street View

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Cuts to depot’s hours

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Mayor Teresa Millwood says this year’s council fees and charges have been set, mindful of the high cost of living ratepayers and residents are experiencing. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Council limits fee rises

Innisfail Youth and Family Care staff members (from left) Nadine Picini, Kylie Wilson, Jess Mizzi, Anita Laksa, Kerry Black, Keegan Donnie and Rebecca Jones paused to remember those affected by domestic and family violence at the candlelight vigil at Canecutter Court in Innisfail. Picture: Maria Girgenti

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Candles flicker for those lost to domestic violence

A South Johnstone State School student (name withheld) checks out the new play equipment at nearby Chap Chappa Park. Picture: Facebook

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School needs help for 110th

Work is about to begin to repair extensive damage on Silky Oak Creek Rd. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Damaged road set for repairs

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