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Biosecurity, farm resilience, and more strategies
MORE biosecurity officers, a four-year extension to the Farm Business Resilience Program (FBRP), a landmark plan for the timber industry, and a new suite of strategies and plans
6 July, 2025
General News
Tender out for GP service
EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought for a GP service of up to three days a week at Dimbulah Primary Health Centre.
3 July, 2025
Petition to help Savannahlander
PRESSURE is mounting for the state government to fund damaged bridges...
Atherton News, The Tablelands News
Assault police and theft
A MAN has been charged with multiple offences including assault police...
CBD pop-up shop bursting with ideas
MORE than 280 people shared their ideas and vision for Mareeba’s main...
Community & Business
Dogs on show
DOGS of all shapes and sizes will be strutting their stuff at the Atherton Tableland Kennel Club Championship Dog...
3 July, 2025
Health foundations to benefit from Metrogaine
ANOTHER successful Mareeba Lions Family Fun Metrogaine was held...
The Tablelands News, Atherton News
Turbines and wildlife talk
DO wind turbines harm wildlife? That will be the subject of a free talk...
Atherton News, The Tablelands News
60 years in a ‘plum job’
NOT many people can say they have been in the same job for over 60 years...
Sport
Clean sweep for Gladiators
BLOOD boiled, tensions rose, and big hits were seen left and right at the recent local rugby league derby where the...
30 June, 2025
Local legend to be honoured at marathon
A MASSIVE team of 78 locals will be running in honour of the late Kevin...
Mareeba to host huge racing event
OVER 150 competitors from across the country will be vying it out at the...
Gladiators just fall short
A THRILLING back and forth match between the Mareeba Gladiators and...
On The Land
EOIs open for producers
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open to shape the next critical stage of the State Government’s 25-year blueprint...
29 June, 2025
Uncertainty hovers over global beef market
RISING prices and trade disruption have created “uncertainty and...
The Far North News, The Tablelands News
AI in the mix to control feral pigs
NEW and innovative tools and techniques to control the scourge of feral...
Call for levy review
THE time is right for Australia’s beef cattle levy to be reviewed to...
Entertainment
Art takes flight for annual show
FLIGHTS of fancy, winging it, taking flight, going down in flames - the possibilities are endless when it comes to...
4 July, 2025
Children show artistic flair
THE talents of young artists are being brought to the fore through a new...
Changing light focus of solo exhibition
ACCOMPLISHED artist Antonia Chew’s new exhibition will open its doors on...
Atherton News, The Tablelands News
Excitement building for Atherton Show
EXCITEMENT is building for the 2025 Atherton Show which will kick off...