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General News

10 September, 2025

Observer’s first edition

THE launch of The Observer Cassowary Coast (The Observer) was welcomed with open arms across the region.


Percy and Cr Ellen Jessop take a good look at The Observer.
Percy and Cr Ellen Jessop take a good look at The Observer.

Universally backed by groups from all segments of the Cassowary Coast, it was gratifying to see a wide variety of people represented at the launch party and the appreciation shown both by the council and the public.

Jillian Cable and editor of The Observer, Kath Maclean.
Jillian Cable and editor of The Observer, Kath Maclean.

The staff would like to thank those that attended the event and advise that we will be in your area on a regular basis, so feel free to reach out directly to our staff or via our social media channels should you wish.

Owner and director of The Observer, Carl Portella, and sales executives David Galeano and Almando Anton with the paper.
Owner and director of The Observer, Carl Portella, and sales executives David Galeano and Almando Anton with the paper.

The Observer will be available on a fortnightly basis from Mirriwinni to Cardwell, as a free local paper, as well as being available to read online at www.observernews.com.au. We would encourage people to sign up at the bottom of the webpage for a free copy every fortnight into their email box and to like us on Facebook so you don’t miss any weekly story updates.

Innisfail and District Historical Society members at the launch of The Observer. Pictures: Maria Girgenti
Innisfail and District Historical Society members at the launch of The Observer. Pictures: Maria Girgenti

We look forward to supporting the Cassowary Coast with local news content going forward and encourage people to advertise with us, read us and interact with the team to build the paper to be your go-to for local information and stories.

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