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Join the Savannah singalong
PLENTY of whiskey and rye will be flowing at Savannah in the Round this weekend, with festival organisers also hoping to claim the title for the country’s biggest American Pie
6 October, 2026
General News
Concerns over staff assaults at Lotus Glen
THE State Government has confirmed more than 350 prisoner assaults or incidents on staff occurred at Lotus Glen...
6 October, 2026
Race is on to find a new councillor
THE race to find a new Division 1 councillor for the Tablelands is on,...
All aboard for fundraiser
THE response to a fundraising train ride on the Savannahlander from...
Tablelands crime unit crackdown
MORE than 200 offenders have been charged with 868 offences in the first...
Community & Business
Mental health month helps build local awareness
OCTOBER is Mental Health Month, and the Mareeba Community Centre is inviting stallholders, stakeholders and the...
1 October, 2026
Talking about resilience
RESIDENTS, businesses and community groups across the Mareeba Shire are...
Diamantina wildlife presentation
WELL-known wildlife photographer Martin Willis will present a free talk...
Citizens join the Aussie family
JUST over 100 people living in the Tablelands region have taken the oath...
Sport
Barra Bash a bash
UNDESIRABLE weather could not stop the 365 keen fishermen from participating in the 2026 Tableland Hardware Barra...
6 October, 2026
Fire away at come and try day
JOIN the SSAA Ravenshoe and District Sporting Shooters for a free come...
Sides pad up for new season
LOCAL cricketers are gearing up for the start of a new season, with the...
Shephard reclaims his No 1 position
THE race for Australian bull riding’s most coveted buckle has taken...
On The Land
Government suspends imported fresh pomelo
FNQ Growers says the suspension of fresh pomelo imports from Vietnam provides strong evidence to support Australian...
1 October, 2026
Irrigators urged to go for discount
ELIGIBLE irrigators within the Mareeba-Dimbulah water supply scheme are...
Flowering not a reliable indicator for mangos
CURRENT prolific flowering trees on Mareeba-Dimbulah and Far Northern...
Producer confidence picking up
SENTIMENT among Queensland’s primary producers has staged a turnaround,...
Entertainment
Gem of a festival this Sunday
HUNDREDS of gem collectors, rock hounds, fossickers and jewellery enthusiasts are expected to attend the very popular...
1 October, 2026
Writers take centre stage
FROM a one-act drama to a farcical musical comedy, six members of the...
Put a spring in your step at Festival
MORE than 200 performers will feature at this year’s Tablelands Folk...
Heritage machinery on display
A WIDE display of heritage tractors, trucks, engines and machinery will...
