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Mission Beach landholder Peter Rowles has created a 250ha nature refuge on his property. He is calling for the abolition of a land tax on the reserve. Picture: Supplied

Land tax fury

MISSION Beach landholder Peter Rowles has joined a state campaign to persuade the government to axe a highly contentious land tax on nature reserves.

17 June, 2026

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An osprey fishing at Clump Point Marina. Picture: Geoff Stapley

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Moves to make ospreys star in own live webcam program

Corroded brackets at Perry Harvey Jetty, where stairs and platforms were removed. Pictures: Supplied

Mission Beach News

Rivals for funding

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

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Attempts to appease boatie

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

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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

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

Mission Beach News

Mission trails back on track

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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)

Mission Beach News

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

Mission Beach News

The beauty of nature

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

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