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Babinda

The newspaper advertisement which provided no detail about apparent ‘public transport’ for Babinda. Picture: supplied

Sketchy public bus trial

A THREE-year public transport trial is set to start as early as mid-year between Babinda, and possibly Innisfail, although details about the mode of transport, passenger

28 April, 2026

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Bondi Rescue star 'Hoppo'. Picture: Supplied

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Time ticking as deadline looms

Bondi Rescue star and professional lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins at Babinda pool. Picture: David Gardiner

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TV star true to word

Babinda Taskforce president Dalitta Wright (left), general manager Tanya Tuttle and communications and and client services officer Alex Knott are part of a campaign to save the Babinda pool. Picture: David Gardiner

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Where was the $3m spent?

Young first-time home buyers are drawn to the affordability and and beauty of Babinda, including the Boulders. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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Good value drawcard

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Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins will be at Babinda pool next week. Picture: Supplied

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‘Hoppo‘ dives in

Carly Francis has also asked Cairns Regional Council for a full breakdown of Babinda Pool’s maintenance expenditure. Picture: David Gardiner

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Pool costs soar to $3m

Maddie Burrows of Babinda Springs says “it’s a huge honour” to have their bottled water judged the world’s best. Picture: Supplied

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Liquid gold

A fitness class at Babinda pool. Picture: Donetta Coulson

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Fresh twist in pool saga

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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

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