Latest News

Disability service expands
WHAT began as a not-for-profit disability service provider operating initially from a two- bedroom duplex on Beames Street, Mareeba, has now developed into an enhanced facility.
14 August, 2026
General News
New rules in force for mobility devices
TABLELANDS police are taking a more engagement and education approach to new e-bike laws which came into effect last...
12 August, 2026
All aboard for Moomin
A NEW steam train journey will be launching from Herberton this month,...
Carbine roadhouse blues
A RESIDENT at Mt Carbine’s Brooklyn Village is dismayed over the lack of...
Hitting the right note
AN Atherton composer has become the first high school student ever...
Community & Business
New housing support service for youths
THE first dedicated youth housing support service for the Tablelands has been established, with Vocational...
14 August, 2026
Fashion meets culture for a cause
USING a pair of glasses to encourage culture, art and technology in the...
Honour for student
MOUNT St Bernard College student leader Mahalia Creek has been selected...
Talented students shine at Cairns show
FROM champion woodwork displays to self-portraits and paper mache guinea...
Sport
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...
10 August, 2026
Bulls let early lead slip against Dolphins
THE Mareeba Bulls let a dream start slip through their fingers after...
Swift promotion for Dimbulah student
DIMBULAH’s Xtrheem Taekwondo has produced yet another black belt, with...
Mt Carbine Bull and Bronc Ride
MT Carbine was rocking on Saturday night, with a record crowd turning...
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
Live, local and louder
POPULAR Far North Queensland high-energy rock band Poundcake will be live and loud on Friday night at the Tableland...
13 August, 2026
Calling all FNQ artists
ARTISTS from across the Atherton Tablelands and Far North Queensland are...
Ready to rumble at Mt Carbine
AN action-packed day filled with the excitement of bull and horse riding...
Trio treat for rotunda
THE talented Jeanette Wormald Trio will perform at the Sunday in the...







