Latest News
Narrow margins in final round
THE Atherton Roosters have finished third following a four-point win over the Tully Tigers at the weekend, while the Mareeba Gladiators finished in fifth after Cairns Kangaroos
10 August, 2026
General News
Student housing secure
ONGOING university student accommodation will be assured following an agreement by Mareeba Shire Council to sell a...
7 August, 2026
Push back on tourism funds
A BID to provide a local tourism promotional body with $100,000 a year...
Planned burns for forest
PEOPLE living near the Herberton Range State Forest are being advised of...
Drugs stashed in socks
A MAREEBA man has been charged with a slew of drug offences after...
Community & Business
Eyes on the prize
PHOTOGRAPHS or footage of natural disaster impacts are the subject of a Mareeba Shire Council competition open to the...
7 August, 2026
First eisteddfod success
STUDENTS from Atherton State School have come away with a first place...
Walk the walk for cancer
A FUNDRAISING and awareness campaign focussed on ovarian cancer will...
Animal lovers put to the test
TEST out your knowledge of animals and raise money for a local refuge at...
Sport
Old legs, young hearts in classic veterans clash
IF football is a game of skill, passion and determination, then the Over 45s Moriconi/Bomben Cup had all three in...
3 August, 2026
Local sides poised for finals
THE Atherton Roosters and Mareeba Gladiators maintain third and fourth...
Bulls denied at the death
THE Mareeba Bulls were left heartbroken after conceding in the 82nd...
Mixed bag for local gymnasts
IT was a mixed bag of emotions for the two Mareeba gymnasts who...
On The Land
National research program for coffee
A NEW $4 million national research program aims to boost the production and consumption of Australian grown coffee,...
8 August, 2026
Growers to gather for gala
LOCAL growers will gather for a gala dinner next month where the 2026...
Throw on a flanno for farmers
AS farming families across Australia continue to battle natural...
Water carryover trial in the works
FARMERS are being encouraged to hold off on temporary water transfers...
Entertainment
Ready to rumble at Mt Carbine
AN action-packed day filled with the excitement of bull and horse riding mixed with live entertainment and lots of...
6 August, 2026
Trio treat for rotunda
THE talented Jeanette Wormald Trio will perform at the Sunday in the...
Maize Festival set to get underway
THE countdown is on to this year’s Maize Festival, with a High Tea...
Forest flora and fauna inspire new exhibition
AN exhibition of intricate printmaking and hand-crafted timber...
