Twenty-one people have drowned at Babinda Boulders since 1916, yet tourists continue to ignore warnings about the killer rapids. Experts describe the dangerous currents and hidden caverns that trap swimmers.
Babinda Springs, a small water company from Far North Queensland, has won a gold medal at the Global Water Awards in Paris, beating international competitors.
The heritage-listed Babinda State Hotel, Queensland's only government-built and operated pub, is on the market after nearly 40 years under current owners.
A Cairns councillor warns closing Babinda's iconic pool will 'rip out the town's heart'. Locals rally against the plan, fearing devastating social and economic impacts. Read the full story.
