PICTURE GALLERY: Solemn services and picturesque rainforests highlights of April in FNQ

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Rob Hubbard in Port Douglas on Anzac Day. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

Anzac Day and other events were some of the highlights of April in Far North Queensland. Newsport’s photographers were there to capture some of the big moments.

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Rob Francis, Sam Steele, Louise Bannon, Steph Knudsen, Chris Baker, Lisa Russel and Aiden Hetherington (Front) on Anzac Day. Picture: Francesca Bossoni
The Cairns memorial at dawn on Anzac Day. Picture: Shaun Hollis
The Anzac Day parade in Port Douglas. Picture: Francesca Bossoni
The Anzac service before the Reef Raiders rugby union game on April 25. Picture: Francesca Bossoni
Sailors line up before the Cairns Anzac Day parade. Picture: Shaun Hollis
Butterflies are one of the magical parts of living in the far north. Picture: Shaun Hollis
Fungi in the rainforest near Lake Eacham. Picture: Shaun Hollis
“Drumstick” the cassowary and his two chicks regularly visit the homes on this property near Daintree Village. Pictures: Shaun Hollis
The picturesque New Zealand South Island is the setting for the first round of the new Port Douglas indoor golf league. Picture: Supplied
Oceana, 8, brushes up on her hoop skills. Picture: Sharon Richards Photographics
Port Douglas Netball Association Season Opening Round 21 April 2026. Pink Flamingos vs FNQ Chaos. Picture: Francesca Bossoni

 

 

The Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club Pink Patrol Group. Picture: Supplied
Library officers (from left) Kelley Santarossa, Jeremy Thomas and Sandra Stone are looking forward to marking the 20th anniversary of the Mossman Library in its current form. Picture: Supplied
The Daintree Village public toilets were put out of action for about three months when a tree fell on them in mid February. Picture: DSC
Crocs recruit Wally Thomson under intense pressure from his Tigers opponent. Picture: Shaun Hollis
New Douglas Shire grants are funding pet desexing subsidies and school safety initiatives. Picture: supplied