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Too many lives lost: report
NEW figures have been released revealing that 53 lives were lost and a further 182 people were seriously injured on Australian farms in 2025.
1 August, 2026
General News
Evolution continues at St Stephen’s
A STUDENT Wellness Centre will soon support students with complex learning profiles at St Stephen’s Catholic College,...
31 July, 2026
Waterfall precinct upgrade underway
WORKS have started on the next stage of a major upgrade to the Millaa...
Bank to be ready, come rain or shine
THE National Australia Bank has begun a multi-million-dollar...
Police crack down on drugs
LOCAL police are cracking down on drugs in the region, with people in...
Community & Business
Fire brigade to celebrate
JULATTEN Rural Fire Brigade will celebrate Rural Fire Service Queensland Week with an open day on Saturday.
30 July, 2026
Village fete adds to Metrogaine
AFTER 13 years of challenging locals to explore Mareeba in a fun and...
National award for Atherton IGA
ATHERTON’s Fresh St Market IGA has taken out the Large Meat Department...
Inroads into Moyamoya research
YEARS of fundraising efforts from Ravenshoe local Nicola Baker has...
Sport
Women through to prelim final
THE Atherton Roosters Women are through to the preliminary final following a strong win over Southern Suburbs at the...
27 July, 2026
Old rivals ready for the Moriconi/Bomben Cup clash
THE annual Moriconi/Bomben Cup returns this Saturday as part of the 2026...
The battle of the Tablelands
LONG gone are the days when 200 people would storm a football field for...
2026 Mareeba Rodeo Results
THE Mareeba Rodeo was again a resounding success and its competitive...
On The Land
Avo production rebounding
AUSTRALIA’S avocado production is rebounding, with supply and exports of the popular food item heading for record...
1 August, 2026
Nutrien Ag Solutions show and sale a success
A TOTAL of 254 head were part of the Nutrien Ag Solutions annual Cairns...
Pineapple industry to gather
ARTIFICIAL intelligence, drones, elite pineapple genetics, and...
Pest weed field day
WET Tropic Soilcare (WETS) will conduct a field day to share peer to...
Entertainment
Silent auction fundraiser for RFDS
ONE of the biggest fundraisers for the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be held in Atherton early next month.
30 July, 2026
Sketchbooks inspire latest show
ATHERTON artist Graeme Draper is having an exhibition, From My...
Taste test for best salamis
THE best and most tasty sausages and salamis will be lauded at this...
Countdown to Maize Festival
THE countdown is on to this year’s Maize Festival, with a High Tea...
