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Town rivals set for derby rumble
AFTER falling to the Mareeba Gladiators during their trial round, the Atherton Roosters are hungry for revenge, as the two local teams go head to head for the FNQRL Rivalry Round.
19 March, 2024
General News
Three new faces for Mareeba
THREE new faces will be sitting around Mareeba Shire Council’s chamber after incumbents Danny Bird and Mario Mlikota...
18 March, 2024
Local News
Waiting game for Mayor
OFFICIAL counting is well underway as Tablelanders wait to find out who...
Hot and wet summer
IT has been a wet and hot summer for the region, with 1.5m of rain...
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Community & Business
Wind farm gathers support
LOCAL stakeholders are voicing their support for the proposed Woorooa Station Wind Farm ahead of a decision next...
15 March, 2024
IGA Atherton snares national awards
ATHERTON’S popular IGA has picked up more national awards – this time...
Celebrating and inspiring women
IT was all about the ladies on Friday, with nearly 300 women from all...
Action needed on Main Street pedestrian crossing structure
AUTHORITIES will consider whether any action should be taken at a...
Sport
Gymnasts aim high at regionals
THE best senior gymnasts from Mareeba Gymnastics Club have secured new silverware for their collections at the FNQ...
19 March, 2024
Local News
Mixed results for Bulls at home
NEITHER the Mareeba Bulls premier men's or women’s teams secured a...
Local News
First loss for Roosters women
HEAVY rains dampened the spirits of Atherton Women’s Roosters, who fell...
Local News
Shocking start for Gladiators
IT was a disappointing start to the 2024 FNQ Rugby League season for the...
On The Land
Dairy is 'cream of the crop' with outstanding wins
A LOCAL dairy is celebrating after winning top awards at the 2024 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show.
15 March, 2024
New machine takes farm to next level
Mareeba lime and mango farm Valentina Caamano (pictured) has been named...
Rural Ambassador contest to take centre stage at show
THREE previous winners of the Rural Ambassador program are encouraging...
Water Resources engineer fully immersed in industry
WITH International Women’s Day approaching in just two days' time, it is...
Entertainment
Author relays story of book origin
FROM the very first trip author Myfanwy Jones made to Lake Tinaroo, she knew it would be the setting of a future novel.
15 March, 2024
Jed’s story shared
AN inspiring picture book teaching children about stroke has been...
Great music for a ‘Big Night Out’
THIS month, music lovers are in for a special treat, with Carinda...
Local author to feature at writers’ festival
LOCAL author Crystal Leonardi will be a presenter at next month’s Cairns...