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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

Cuts to depot’s hours

WITH higher fuel costs and supply uncertainty still prevailing, Cassowary Coast Regional Council has looked closely at the economics of its waste transfer stations and will

7 June, 2026

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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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Jade and Rob Parsonage of Mission Beach Dive with the award. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Family firm rated best

An example of a higher than usual power bill amount received by an Innisfail customer. Picture: Facebook.

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Exorbitant power bills

Australian Banana Growers’ Council R&D manager Dr Rosie Godwin on a banana farm. Picture: Australian Banana Growers’ Council

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Banana growers facing cost pressures, including diesel

An as yet-unnamed newborn alpaca has won the hearts of social media followers. Pictures: Babinda Rainforest Farm

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Alpacas not just cute animals

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Ryan Sanger with a mangrove jack. Picture: Supplied

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Sunny days helping no end

A bull shark is believed to have killed a Cairns spear fisherman. Picture: Steve Hinczynski/iStock

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Man killed in shark attack

Cassowary Coast Regional Council says it has not decided yet if compulsory land acquisition will go ahead for a possible 84-hectare ‘industrial precinct’ at Mourilyan Harbour. Picture: Ports North

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Port land grab ‘not decided’

The seasonal stinger nets have now been removed across the Cassowary Coast, marking the end of another marine stinger season. Picture: Supplied

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Nets out of water

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