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Nameless bridge no more
THE bridge at Bushy Creek crossing in Julatten will from now on be known as Verri’s Bridge, following approval by the Mareeba Shire Council.
6 March, 2026
General News
Podcast to mark Gillies milestone
A SPECIAL podcast series is being created as part of the Gillies Range centenary celebrations.
5 March, 2026
Town meeting to air traffic woes
ATHERTON’s traffic woes, including problematic intersections,...
New crime unit reaps rewards
THE newly formed Tablelands Property Crime Unit (PCU) has charged 19...
Major boost for local tourism
LOCAL tourism has just been given a major boost, with three businesses...
Community & Business
Services to be held for prayer
THREE interdenominational church services will be held across the Tablelands on Friday as part of the World Day of...
4 March, 2026
Mareeba to celebrate 150th anniversary
MAREEBA residents, associations and community groups are being asked to...
Scholarship assists student
BRONTE Kochi was the lucky recipient of the latest round of the Fresh St...
Dux to help smiles shine
RECENT Mareeba State High School graduate Manahil was all smiles after...
Sport
Local sides notch up pre-season wins
ROUND 1 of the FNQ Rugby League competition is shaping up to be a cracker, after both the Mareeba Gladiators and...
2 March, 2026
Atherton claim glory in final local derby
IT was somewhat of a close local derby between the Mareeba Bandits and...
A showdown of the ages
A PAIR of old timers showed up the younger talent at the Mareeba Bowls...
Close competition in first trial round
HEAVY rain and local rivalry made for some close competition in the...
On The Land
Butcher gives new life to old abattoir
A WELL-deserved apprenticeship, keen beef industry interest, long hours and hard work are making a vast difference...
1 March, 2026
Plan to manage feral pigs
A STATE plan to manage populations of feral pigs has been released.
Women graduate leadership program
TWO of the Far Northern region’s women in agriculture have graduated...
Less talk, more action wanted on biofuels
QUEENSLAND’S sugarcane growers have delivered the final word at the...
Entertainment
Casino to celebrate Chinese New Year
THE Reef Hotel Casino will celebrate Chinese New Year with a special show this Friday night.
5 March, 2026
New music on the horizon for Crosby
COUNTRY artist Victoria Crosby is amped up ahead of the release of her...
Timeless classic to grace the stage
ALL the opulence of The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey will fill...
Great mix for Tablelands Music Lovers
FAR North Queensland’s own Aurelle Brunjes and band will be back on...
