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Innisfail nurse Tricia Shinn. Picture: Supplied

45 years of loyal service

INNISFAIL nurse Tricia Shinn is marking 45 years in the profession.

26 October, 2026

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Pallbearers carry the coffin of Domenico ‘Dom’ Magnanini out of Good Counsel Catholic Church after his funeral which was standing-room only. Picture: John Fossey.

‘Undisputed icon’

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

Cassowary Coast News

Valued award for teacher

Teacher Trish Gilmour. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

School farewells ‘Mrs Gilly’

Cassowary Coast regional councillor Jeff Baines

Cassowary Coast News

Councillor marks 10 years

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Local staff and community members in Innisfail hold powerful messages at the Red Rose Rally last month, honouring lives lost and calling for an end to domestic and family violence. Picture: Maria Girgenti

Rally honours lives lost

Phil Heathwood from Innisfail with his 1944 Ford pick-up, which has previously been awarded trophies and featured in magazines, won the best hotrod at the car show. Picture: Maria Girgenti

Motor show revs up school yard

The hardworking clean-up crew at Cowley Beach in 2023. Picture: Lis Rooks Film and Photography

Give a hand to clean up

Alistair ‘Al’ McGlashan has released a new edition of his best-selling book ‘The Complete Fishing Bible’ (inset). Pictures: Supplied

‘Bible’ for anglers upgraded

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The 25m outdoor lap pool at Mission Beach Aquatic Centre will be temporarily closed from 16 September 2026 for essential renewal works. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Mission Beach lap pool closed for maintenance

‘Hodgie the Barefoot Fisherman’ will be the special guest at the barra bash at Lake Tinaroo. Picture: Facebook

Barra bash back at Tinaroo

The 2026 Babinda Harvest Festival Queen Tiahna Aldred waves to the crowd during the parade down Munro Street. Inset: Miss Community Spirit Hailey Sheehan. Pictures: David Gardiner

Harvest spirit shines on cue

Innisfail Hospital emergency department clinical lead Dr Jack de Guingand with his wife Georgia and son Jasper. Picture: Supplied

Cheating death

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