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Innisfail-born Warren Lee Long has a passion for the Great Barrier Reef. Picture: The Reef Authority

Researcher in love with Reef

JUST like nature, Warren Lee Long has a grounding presence.

5 May, 2026

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The Daraji Sunbird which had to be sold because of an unsafe jetty and its poor condition. Picture: Supplied

Dangers lead to sale of boat

Lennox Davie, 3, is assisted by mum Meg receiving his free flu vaccine via the new FluMist nasal spray, at Cairns North Community Health Centre. Picture: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

All urged to get flu jabs

Fishermen are advised to be wary in shark habitats on the Great Barrier Reef. Picture: The Reef Authority

Beating sharks at their game

The Vic Sivyer Bridge or Ingham Road bridge at South Johnstone will be closed for various periods until Wednesday 22 April.

Repairs close bridge

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Far North Queenslanders are urged to nominate people, organisations and events for Queensland Day. Picture: Queensland Government

Give your best on big day

Cairns fisher Garry Smith wants people to get more involved in filling in the gaps for Queensland’s fish stock data. Picture: Supplied

Log your catches on easy app

Shane Knuth MP keeps a positive outlook at the Wondecla markets on the Tablelands despite receiving confirmation of QRC plans to abolish his electorate of Hill. Picture: Supplied

Bid to keep Hill seat intact

Choorechillum PBC’s Noongyanbudda Ngadjon rangers planted 158 trees at one of their restoration sites on the Johnstone River as part of the Queensland Government’s Reef Assist program. Picture: Wet Tropics Management Authority

Work together for the good

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Representatives are needed for a sustainable fishing working group. Picture: Supplied

Chance to have a say

Cocoa faces significant supply constraints making it an ideal new industry. Pictures: Supplied

Time ripe for cocoa on coast

Acting principal Sarah Maley with Ivy (Cassowaries sports house captain), Eamon (school captain) and Eli (Crocs sports house captain). Student surnames withheld. Pictures: Maria Girgenti

Getting ready to mark 110th

The community is invited to get the South Johnstone Community Hall back up and running. Picture: Google Maps

Your place, your space

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