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Critical theatre role for costume group
MALANDA Theatre Company is renowned for putting on amazing productions for the Tablelands community, but behind the scenes, a group of women have an important role in making the
19 February, 2026
General News
Museum flying ahead to complete stage two
STAGE two of a five-stage development plan for the FNQ Aviation Museum at Mareeba will now be completed after the...
18 February, 2026
Confidence boosts Mareeba businesses
NINETY-one new small businesses registered in the Mareeba Shire last...
Major traffic makeover
ROUNDABOUT bottlenecks, stop-start traffic flow, risky pedestrian...
Katter ejected from chamber over stance
MEMBER for Kennedy Bob Katter was “thrown out” of Parliament last week...
Community & Business
Launch reflects community effort
A NEW community‑led Distress Brief Support (DBS) program has already helped more than 100 residents in the Mareeba...
18 February, 2026
Road Advisory Group meeting
THE first meeting of the Regional Roads Advisory Group will be held at...
Dux off to be a doc
HARLEY Cek was named St Stephen’s College Dux of 2025 after achieving an...
Scouts step up to save units
TWO young cubs from Mareeba Scouts have taken it upon themselves to help...
Sport
No luck for local sides
BOTH the Atherton and Mareeba cricket clubs were unable to find a win at the weekend, with Atherton falling just...
16 February, 2026
Muay Thai gym starts women-only class
MAREEBA’s Spirit Muay Thai gym is continuing to expand its services,...
$30M in sports grants on offer
LOCAL sports clubs can now apply for a share in $30 million in funding...
Gold rush for Cairns underwater hockey
YOUNG athletes from the Tablelands, Douglas Shire, and Cairns region...
On The Land
Why biosecurity matters now more than ever
A BRAZEN incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a spotlight on the critical importance of our...
14 February, 2026
AgForce takes concerns to Minister
AGFORCE has met with Federal Minister for the Environment and Water,...
Targeting feral pigs, woody weeds
FERAL pig and woody weed control programs are beginning in the Herbert...
New tool to help growers verify their emissions
QUEENSLAND’S sugar industry has rolled out a new on-farm greenhouse gas...
Entertainment
Children’s book comes to life
A BELOVED children’s book will be brought to life in a wonderful production to be performed at Cairns Performing Arts...
19 February, 2026
First Nations art to feature in new exhibition
AN important new Children’s Health Queensland Arts in Health exhibition...
Author to talk about women in the Viking Age
A FASCINATING talk about women in the Viking age with Australian author...
Local events vie for music awards
SAVANNAH in the Round and Tablelands Folk Festival are vying to win the...
