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Residents of Cardwell, which was flooded during February 2025, provided much of the feedback to the new flood map modelling consultation. Picture: Supplied

Fresh details lessen risks

OUTDATED Cassowary Coast flood maps have been renewed using fresh data about terrain, land conditions, major waterways and structures.

7 October, 2026

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The DPI says tests show there’s no resistance to synthetic chemical treatments of the Varroa mite in the Cassowary Coast region. Picture: Australian Honey Bee Industry Council

Cassowary Coast News

Beekeepers ‘sigh of relief’

A screenshot of the latest petrol prices on the PetrolSpy website. Picture: PetrolSpy

Cassowary Coast News

Fuel prices squeeze the coast

This curious cassowary was spotted on the bike path behind the Wongaling transfer station last week. Picture: C4 – Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation

Cassowary Coast News

Big bird has big identity

Daniel Colobini with a barramundi caught in an estuary. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

Barras biting well in estuaries

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A property at Old Tully Rd, Djarawong is one of six up for auction in a move by council to pursue outstanding rates. Picture: Google Maps

Cassowary Coast News

Rates default auction

Good Counsel College student members of the Brisbane Tigers Rugby League Academy. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

Good Counsel offers integrity

Award-winning college teacher Matt Nolan (centre). Picture: Facebook

Cassowary Coast News

Valued award for teacher

Bingil Bay Distillery director Lynda Williams (left) and employee Sarah Blake welcome guests to the business, Local sculptors and outdoor artists are invited to submit their designs for display. Picture: Bingil Bay Distillery

Cassowary Coast News

Distillery plans sculpture displays in grounds

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Teacher Trish Gilmour. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

School farewells ‘Mrs Gilly’

Ariana Nucifora of Good Counsel College, who won a YETI prize pack for taking part in Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s youth survey, with Cr Trudy Tschui. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cassowary Coast News

Youth guide council plans

A six-month cost cutting trial starts later in September at Murray Upper waste transfer station, limiting its operation to one Sunday a month. Pic: Cassowary Coast regional Council

Cassowary Coast News

Waste station’s hours cut

Swimmers (from left) Margaret Rapsey, Marina Sheen, Trish Ryan, Trish Kirkpatrick, Judy Heath, Esther Linnett, Avril Brereton and Mandy Potter took the plunge by taking part in this year’s second Daffodil Day Dip at Bingil Bay raising funds for life-saving cancer research. Picture: Supplied

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Chilly dip was all in a good cause for cancer

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