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Cassowary Coast

The Palmerston Highway between Innisfail and Millaa Millaa has been reconstructed to the tune of tens of millions of dollars following the devastating impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023. Picture: Department of Main Roads and Transport

Back to norm for key route

AFTER two and a half years following the devastating impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, the Palmerston Highway between Innisfail and the Tablelands is back to normal.

8 June, 2026

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Mayor Teresa Millwood (middle left) with Cassowary Coast citizen of the year Ken English (middle right). Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Boatie No.1 citizen

Kurrimine locals Troy Volpe and Mick Acheson secure the Dunk Island Adventures twin hull passenger ferry QuickCoast off Kurrimine beach. Picture: BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park/Facebook

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Boaties rescue big cat

The little-used hall (left) in Niven Park, Greer Rd that was saved by the community. Picture: Supplied

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People power

Feral pigs are a major problem on the Cassowary Coast. Picture: Supplied

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Feral pigs target of club

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A generated image of what a section of a light rail service between Cairns and Cardwell might look like. Picture: ChatGTP

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Light rail right on track

Mourilyan Harbour where the silica flour will be shipped overseas. Picture: Ports North

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Silica mine backed by $30m stake

The Observer is published on the Cassowary Coast for the first time on August 20.

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Coastal paper revealed

The stinger nets will remain at Etty Bay. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Big win: Stinger nets to stay

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Mayor Teresa Milwood with Leanne and Allan Sultana who saved costs in infrastructure charges when constructing their apartment block - The Avenue. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Incentive scheme extended

Handbag Project founder Trudy Tschui (centre) with volunteers and dozens of bags for victims of domestic violence. Picture: Supplied

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Handbags offer solace

Ancient Egyptian adventure and arts and craft, with ‘Tutankhaten: The making of the boy king’ at Cassowary Coast Libraries. Picture: Facebook

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Library fun across the coast

Centacare FNQ Tully members Kathryn Lawson and Myke Tran at the Tully disaster recovery and resilience hub. Picture: Supplied

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Helping those to recover

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