Latest News
Launch reflects community effort
A NEW community‑led Distress Brief Support (DBS) program has already helped more than 100 residents in the Mareeba Shire and Atherton Tablelands experiencing stress and everyday
18 February, 2026
General News
Museum flying ahead to complete stage two
STAGE two of a five-stage development plan for the FNQ Aviation Museum at Mareeba will now be completed after the...
18 February, 2026
Confidence boosts Mareeba businesses
NINETY-one new small businesses registered in the Mareeba Shire last...
Major traffic makeover
ROUNDABOUT bottlenecks, stop-start traffic flow, risky pedestrian...
Katter ejected from chamber over stance
MEMBER for Kennedy Bob Katter was “thrown out” of Parliament last week...
Community & Business
Scouts step up to save units
TWO young cubs from Mareeba Scouts have taken it upon themselves to help drive membership for their den, with fears a...
18 February, 2026
Give girl guides a go!
YOUNG girls in the local area looking to challenge themselves, build...
Special day to celebrate 60 years
VALENTINE’S Day was a special one for Mareeba couple Cheryl and Eric...
Community unites to improve local creek
REPRESENTATIVES from more than 10 organisations came together to share...
Sport
No luck for local sides
BOTH the Atherton and Mareeba cricket clubs were unable to find a win at the weekend, with Atherton falling just...
16 February, 2026
Muay Thai gym starts women-only class
MAREEBA’s Spirit Muay Thai gym is continuing to expand its services,...
$30M in sports grants on offer
LOCAL sports clubs can now apply for a share in $30 million in funding...
Gold rush for Cairns underwater hockey
YOUNG athletes from the Tablelands, Douglas Shire, and Cairns region...
On The Land
Why biosecurity matters now more than ever
A BRAZEN incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a spotlight on the critical importance of our...
14 February, 2026
AgForce takes concerns to Minister
AGFORCE has met with Federal Minister for the Environment and Water,...
Targeting feral pigs, woody weeds
FERAL pig and woody weed control programs are beginning in the Herbert...
New tool to help growers verify their emissions
QUEENSLAND’S sugar industry has rolled out a new on-farm greenhouse gas...
Entertainment
Local events vie for music awards
SAVANNAH in the Round and Tablelands Folk Festival are vying to win the Festival of the Year as part of the 2026...
12 February, 2026
E-waste art exhibition coming
BRISBANE-based artist Suzon Fuks will bring her immersive exhibition...
Find a bargain at theatre sale
This Saturday is your last chance to grab a bargain from the Malanda...
Rustic charm and a stirring show
ACOUSTIC folk, alternative country, and bluegrass will ring out at the...
