Latest News
New farm program for at-risk youth
A NEW intensive early intervention program for at-risk youth will be introduced in the new year at a farm near Mareeba.
9 December, 2025
General News
Aged care housing boost
MAREEBA’S housing stock will receive a boost, with the approval of a plan to build two new aged care units.
5 December, 2025
Help at hand for students
STUDENTS heading away from our region to study or train elsewhere in...
Momentum building for Malanda housing project
AN innovative housing project at Malanda is in its final stages of...
New community hub proposal set for Kuranda
KURANDA is set for a new community hub, to be built by the Ngoonbi...
Community & Business
Herberton’s new community hub
A NEWLY-formed not-for-profit organisation is providing support and help to the people in and around Herberton, with...
6 December, 2025
A prostate cancer journey
Battling cancer is a difficult journey but the outcome is worth the...
PCYC lease gives green light
AN ‘in-prinicple’ agreement to grant a freehold lease to Police Citizens...
Major achievements recognised
ATHERTON State High School’s students were recognised for their...
Sport
Major upgrade for netball courts
WITH the season at a close, the Mareeba Netball Association is now poised for a transformative facility upgrade to...
8 December, 2025
Action-packed finals for Summer 6’s
MAREEBA United Football Club’s Summer 6s competition has concluded with...
Century for young batsman
AN impressive 110-not-out from Atherton Cricket Club’s Brandon Green...
Huge turnout for Muay Thai fight night
AROUND 400 people turned out for Spirit Muay Thai’s (SMT) epic fight...
On The Land
Katter supports wind farm Bill
WIND farms will be banned from being built in state forests and in “nature wonderlands” if the House of...
7 December, 2025
Vegie goodness labelling boosts sales
SMALL changes in how prices are displayed in shops can have a big...
Horticulture pumps $6 billion into economy
QUEENSLAND’S horticulture sector is doing far more than feeding the...
Prepare for storms
FAR North Queensland was one of the farming regions most seriously...
Entertainment
‘Miracles’ is an exhibition of hope
EVERY mum has a pregnancy or birthing story, whether it’s a horror tale of a 20-hour labour, or the perfect natural...
4 December, 2025
Local artist hosts exhibition
A NEW ceramics exhibition by local artist Jean McMaster is now open to...
Artist to showcase original music
A CONCERT featuring a range of original songs from local musician and...
Fleetwood Mac tribute returns
MUSIC fans are in for a treat as “Running in the Shadows”, Australia’s...
