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Help turn a cuppa into a cure
CANCER Council is calling on Aussies to rally their family, friends, and especially their workmates, for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, the nation’s fundraiser hoping to turn a
13 March, 2026
General News
Dimbulah pool on the mend
RESIDENTS in Dimbulah can rest easy with confirmation the town’s swimming pool is not going to close, and instead is...
11 March, 2026
New detention centre canned
THE much-touted proposal for a youth detention centre in Far North...
Local cook in new book
TWO years after winning the Dark Rich Fruit Cake Competition at the...
School violence triggers concern
VIOLENT incidents triggering multiple lockdowns at Mareeba State High...
Community & Business
Free composting workshops to be held
THREE free workshops will be held over the next few months to encourage people to turn everyday kitchen and garden...
12 March, 2026
Excitement builds for big race
THIS year’s Great Wheelbarrow Race is shaping up to be a lively event,...
Four decades of Rotary service celebrated
FOR four decades, Gordon Malcolm has taken a leading role with the...
St Stephen’s students shine
BOTH the Mareeba and Atherton Lions clubs recently held their annual...
Sport
Bulls back in action
THE Mareeba Bulls will be back in action on home turf this weekend as they host Leichhardt Football Club in the first...
9 March, 2026
Fun tennis event returns
MAREEBA Tennis Club’s Community Challenge is returning for another day...
A night of netball fun
A FUN night of social netball will be held next weekend to celebrate the...
Bulls unveil new dressing rooms
THE Mareeba United Football Club celebrated the opening of its brand new...
On The Land
Regional girls to reimagine agriculture
BECOMING a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility for regional girls in Queensland, it’s a path...
8 March, 2026
Premier hort event set for Adelaide
AUSTRALIA and New Zealand’s premier horticulture event, Hort Connections...
Cattle handling and judging registration open
REGISTRATIONS are open for the 2026 Malanda Show Beef Cattle Handling...
Butcher gives new life to old abattoir
A WELL-deserved apprenticeship, keen beef industry interest, long hours...
Entertainment
Music lovers ready to rock
A NIGHT of country awaits patrons at the Tablelands Music Lovers headquarters this Friday night.
12 March, 2026
Rotunda ready for a bit of country
SOUNDS of country music will resonate through Bruce Jones Park in...
Fanning brings milestone tour north
BERNARD Fanning says performing in Cairns has long been important to...
Casino to celebrate Chinese New Year
THE Reef Hotel Casino will celebrate Chinese New Year with a special...







