Latest News
New car parking at parklands
A NEW car parking area is to be constructed as part of the Priors Creek Parklands project, with Tablelands Regional Council approving a $1.22 million contract to get the job done.
27 February, 2026
General News
Retail centre up for auction
A MAREEBA shopping centre anchored by Australia Post for almost three decades is up for auction next month.
25 February, 2026
Residents grill TRC over assets
PRESSURE is mounting on Tablelands Regional Council over its decision to...
Masterplan milestone
MAREEBA’S town centre will quietly evolve over the coming years, into a...
Premier’s tick of approval
PREMIER David Crisafulli was among more than 80 people gathered to...
Community & Business
Nominations closing soon
THOSE planning to participate in this year’s Great Wheelbarrow Race will want to put their names down as soon as...
25 February, 2026
St Stephen’s students win national competition
THREE students from St Stephen’s Catholic College had the trip of a...
Coast folk dig deep for bush
A CASSOWARY Coast resident’s spontaneous thought to load up a few...
20 years strong!
TWENTY years on and St Stephen’s Catholic College is still evolving,...
Sport
Close competition in first trial round
HEAVY rain and local rivalry made for some close competition in the first trial round of the FNQ Rugby League...
23 February, 2026
Big bash planned for Bulls 80th
ONE of the region’s longest-standing sporting clubs is marking 80 years...
Free golf lessons on offer for kids
PARENTS of young golf enthusiasts, or those looking to find something...
No luck for local sides
BOTH the Atherton and Mareeba cricket clubs were unable to find a win at...
On The Land
Women graduate leadership program
TWO of the Far Northern region’s women in agriculture have graduated from the Queensland Women in Ag Leadership...
22 February, 2026
Less talk, more action wanted on biofuels
QUEENSLAND’S sugarcane growers have delivered the final word at the...
Cane forum to explore future
THE next era of sugarcane production will take centre stage in March...
Why biosecurity matters now more than ever
A BRAZEN incursion on our state’s northern border recently has shone a...
Entertainment
Timeless classic to grace the stage
ALL the opulence of The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey will fill the Cairns Performing Arts Centre in April.
26 February, 2026
Great mix for Tablelands Music Lovers
FAR North Queensland’s own Aurelle Brunjes and band will be back on...
Lights, camera, empowerment
ASPIRING female filmmakers from Mareeba Shire are invited to step behind...
Local talent Deadly Funny
YOU may have seen him on Facebook “flicking lure for barramunga” or...
