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Ferry services between Mission Beach and Dunk Island have been suspended due to jetty access issues. Pictures: Supplied

Attempts to appease boatie

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council says it tried unsuccessfully to persuade Mission Beach-based tourism boat operator Bry Penfold to tender for a berth at the Clump Point jetty so he

3 June, 2026

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Local artist Rebecca Arnall-Smith with one of her bold and vibrant paintings of palm cockatoos, which will feature at her inaugural solo exhibition at Bingil Bay Café which opens on 5 June. Picture: Supplied

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Rainforests on canvas

Passengers on board Myroos’ QuickCoast vessel farewell Dunk Island Reef Adventures which are moving to more lucrative waters in Sydney. Picture: Dunk Island Reef Adventures

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Goodbye

Multimillions of dollars have been spent on Club Wyndham to entice more overseas guests. The former Castaways is right on the beachfront. Pictures: Supplied

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Iconic resort on global stage

An impassioned letter to council by the daughter of Perry Harvey for proper upkeep of the iconic jetty named after him has gained community support. Picture: David Gardiner

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Many folk back jetty upgrades

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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

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Mission trails back on track

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

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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)

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Point tenders open

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

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The beauty of nature

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Artists Judy Brady and Hilary Tredgett at the opening night of their ‘Colour and Clay Over Time’ exhibition at Mission Arts on 24 April. Picture: Eyeswide Imaging

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Paint and clay come together

A proposal for 20 caravan spaces at a private farmstay in Mission Beach was rejected by council. Picture: Google Earth

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Farmstay proposal rejected

Perry Harvey, whom a jetty at Mission Beach is named after, was a local tourism pioneer. Picture: Mission Beach Historical Society.

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Daughter’s plea

Dunk Island resort’s ‘official’ ferry service is now linked with a free shuttle service from the Mission Beach CBD. Picture: Facebook

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New link to Dunk Island

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