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The Kennedy Walking Trail at South Mission Beach is one of two popular tracks undergoing post-wet season repairs. Picture: CCRC

Mission trails back on track

TWO popular walking tracks at Mission Beach and South Mission Beach are being restored after damage caused by huge downpours brought by wet season tropical lows late last year and

17 May, 2026

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Clelia Kirke (far right) handed over the reins to new owners of the El Arish post office and shop, Hetal, Manda and family member Nickul (surnames withheld). Picture: Supplied

El Arish News

End of Borsato era at El Arish

Alexander Drive at Bingil Bay – which had been down to one lane only for several months – is now back to two lanes open, albeit at reduced speed. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

Alexander Drive back to two lanes, although at reduced speed limit

Carly Francis. Picture: David Gardiner

Babinda News

Submissions flooded in

Jim Speelmon, who has lodged a Right to information. Picture: Supplied

Local News

‘We need answers’

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JCU TropWATER Associate Professor Nathan Waltham with a barramundi. Picture: Nathan Waltham

Far North News

Protect FNQ’s vital wetlands

Local curator Bernard KC at a tropical location which reflects his latest exhibition. Right are some of the show’s artists. Picture: Supplied

Mission Beach News

Brash and vibrant

Tenders have been invited for the use of the Clump Point Boating Facility’s moorings and berths in the 2026-27 financial year. Picture: CCRC)

Mission Beach News

Point tenders open

Chelsea Maifredi with an 85cm barramundi that won her the biggest barra for the junior girls category in the Euramo Boar and Barra Bash. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

Freshwater still the best bet

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A concept design of the new visitor building proposed for Warrina Lakes. Picture: JMC Architects

Innisfail News

New concept for Warrina

Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood with local business awards event organisers Dayna and Kira (surnames withheld) from the council’s economic development team at CCRC. Picture: Supplied

Cassowary Coast News

Firms aspire to be winners

A male osprey on a communication tower at Nonda St, Mission Beach. Ospreys have built nests on three of the structures in the seaside suburb. Picture: Geoff Stapley

Mission Beach News

The beauty of nature

The future use of the council-owned River Drive Van Park remains uncertain. Picture: Supplied.

Cassowary Coast News

What’s going on?

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