5th May 2026

A quiet, low-rise coastal village. Tree-lined streets. A foreshore where the beach is the hero — not the backdrop to someone's investment portfolio. A place people come to for the feeling of somewhere that hasn't been swallowed by overdevelopment.

That's Palm Cove. But it's also how Hervey Bay used to be described.

3rd May, 2026

What makes Palm Cove truly remarkable? It’s the melaleuca forest meeting the Coral Sea, the village scale, and a sense of intimacy that exists nowhere else in Australia.

Palm Cove Alliance has distilled years of community feedback into a single strategic vision: "A Future Built on Being Truly Remarkable."

This document isn't about building something new—it’s about finally building something worthy of what is already here. It reflects the consistent voices of residents and visitors who want to see Palm Cove’s unique character protected by design.

29th April, 2026

Cairns Regional Council has launched a placemaking strategy for parks and public spaces across the region — and Palm Cove has two parks in the mix. 

23rd April, 2026

The acclaimed Australian crime drama Balck Snow is currently filming its new season across Far North Queenland - and yes, Palm Cove is one of the locations.

20th April, 2026

Yesterday we shared our thoughts on why genuine community engagement matters. Today, a Division 9 councillor's newsletter arrived in letterboxes listing local 'achievements' — and two Palm Cove items on that list deserve a closer look.