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A fitness class at Babinda pool. Picture: Donetta Coulson

Fresh twist in pool saga

THE fight to save and improve Babinda pool has taken a new turn, with the community requesting Cairns Regional Council open its books on the facility’s maintenance.

3 March, 2026

Close to 400 people turned out at Babinda’s RSL Hall to support a campaign against council’s proposal to shut down the town’s public swimming pool. Pictures: David Gardiner

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No ifs, buts or maybes

Visitors enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Babinda Boulders, near the wettest town in Australia in 2025. Picture: Tourism and Events Queensland

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Wet, wetter, wettest

At least 300 people turned out at Babinda’s RSL Hall to support a campaign against Council’s proposal to shut down the town’s public swimming pool. Picture: David Gardiner

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Hundreds turn out to save pool

Babinda resident Rosanna Lennon says the town won’t give up its pool without a fight. Picture: David Gardiner

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Saving ‘heart and soul’ pool

Rodney Edwards observes traffic from the existing pedestrian crossing on the Bruce Highway at Babinda. Picture: David Gardiner

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Folk seeing red over lights

Dr Carolyn Belonogoff of Babinda has been named the 2025 Queensland registrar of the year by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). Picture: Supplied

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Calm and compassionate

Babinda Harvest Festival 2025 Queen Olivia Quabba (left) with Miss Community Eva Munro were crowned after the street parade last Saturday. Picture: Donna Lauridsen Photography

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Festival lifts town’s spirits

Harvest Quest princesses (from left) Olivia Quabba, Allanah Morris, Bailey Quabba, Shaylee McCulloch and Eva Munro. The Harvest Queen will be revealed tomorrow. Picture: Donna Lauridsen Photography

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Rich tradition is showcased

Babinda Quarters is officially on the market, offering a rare opportunity for a creative visionary or entrepreneurial spirit. Picture: Supplied

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New era awaits

The 2025 Babinda Harvest Festival princess quest contenders (from left) Shaylee McCulloch, Eva Munro, Bailey Quabba, Alannah Morris and Olivia Quabba. Picture: Donna Lauridsen Photography

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Classy quest contestants

The current Babinda Harvest Festival committee (from left) Jenna Alley, Antoinette Russell, Courtney Sheehan, Sally Wright, Carly Francis, Fran Alley, Tanya Davey, Ida Hind and Jason Birch.

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Call for festival leaders

Phalanx Fitness members (from left) Dylan, Reuban, Brock, Tobias, Jack, Dallas, Holly and Rhee (surnames withheld) with owner Akon Ali. Above right: Members inside the new gym. Pictures: Supplied

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Teenager opens town’s gym

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