Latest News

Magpie takes top spot in bird count
THE results of the 2025 Aussie Bird Count have finally been revealed, with the Australian Magpie named as the most common seen bird across the nation.
26 June, 2026
General News
Historical group urgently seeks members
MAINTAINING the recording of history and providing access for the public and history buffs is quickly becoming nigh...
24 June, 2026
First step in bringing life back to CWA building
EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought by the Mareeba Shire Council...
Young readers shine at Cup
AFTER some fierce literary competition, St Stephen’s Catholic College...
Feral pigs a problem
MAREEBA Shire Council has received over $120,000 in funding to tackle...
Community & Business
Kids learn joys of cycling
THE AusBike Roadshow program made its way to Tablelands schools recently, where kids aged 5-12 were taught the...
26 June, 2026
Australia Post community grants now open
COMMUNITY groups have until 6 July to apply for the Australia Post...
Entries open for the annual garden awards
GREEN thumbs, backyard enthusiasts, and proud gardeners across the...
Local officer bridging the gap
IN an effort to make meaningful connections within the community she...
Sport
A ladies’ man and state champion
HE has been loved since well before he was born – although the secret hope had been for a black filly, not a chestnut...
23 June, 2026
Seven straight wins
THE Mareeba Gladiators are on a run for the ages after securing their...
Bulls let slip two-goal lead
THE Mareeba Bulls will be left wondering what might have been after...
Jonsson claims another win
VETERAN driver Owen Jonsson has claimed another A Grade win at a...
On The Land
Australia a standout in global beef sector
TIGHTENING global supply and firm international demand is expected to maintain Australia’s beef sector as a standout...
19 June, 2026
Grants to plant trees for bees
GRANTS are on offer for community groups and organisations to increase...
Positive numbers at sales
WHILE regular cattle sales at Mareeba Saleyards continued last week, the...
Second farm for Domigo
WHAT started as a quantum change in career paths four years ago has...
Entertainment
New book sheds light on war history
TABLELANDS romance author Frances Dall’Alba has just released her 10th...
Music in the park
GET ready for another Sunday in the Park this weekend when the fabulous...
Four years of dance
LOCAL dance group Dance4Life will be celebrating its 4th birthday this...







