Latest News
School holiday fashion courses on point
WHAT started as a move to new premises for Mareeba’s Sonlia Fashions has developed into opportunities for young people to find their fashion creativity.
15 July, 2026
General News
Water quality project nears end
A NEW water treatment plant that will service Ravenshoe and Millstream was undergoing final testing last week before...
15 July, 2026
Silence over overgrown Kuranda-Mareeba rail line
QUEENSLAND Rail remains tight-lipped over the fate of the rail line...
Shire in aerial croc survey
AN aerial crocodile survey of waterways in the Mareeba Shire will be...
October completion date for Kuranda Range Road landslip
WORKS to rebuild a major landslip at the Henry Ross Lookout on the...
Community & Business
Atherton doctor recognised for his service and impact
A LIFETIME of dedication to rural medicine has been recognised with Atherton’s Dr Tony McLellan being awarded one of...
14 July, 2026
2026 Mareeba Rodeo Feature
Read all about the upcoming action for this week's Mareeba Rodeo.
Region features State’s top road trips
BLACK Mountain Road between Kuranda and Julatten has scored third place...
Avian Influenza focus of talk
RECENT media reports of avian influenza reaching Australian shores will...
Sport
Tablelands churches sell-off
FOUR historic Tablelands churches have been listed in a massive property sell-off by the Anglican Diocese Far North.
14 July, 2026
Chooks secure another win
THE Atherton Roosters are back to flying form following another win at...
Walsh shines as Bulls Under 23s close in on top spot
THE Mareeba United Under 23s are quietly emerging as one of the...
Rodeo action delivers
THE Mareeba Rodeo was another eventful success, with thousands turning...
On The Land
Urgent action needed to stop Varroa mite
GOVERNMENTS, communities, policymakers and industry leaders need to do more in the fight against the deadly Varroa...
10 July, 2026
Making the most of irrigation
A FREE irrigation workshop to be held at Tolga this Friday will focus on...
Be prepared for fire season
OWNERS of five acres or more in the Mareeba Shire are being invited to...
Drones over troubled waters
OVER 30 people including farmers, graziers, residents, educators,...
Entertainment
Nominate now for cattle show and sale
TIME is quickly running out for graziers across the Far North to lodge entries in this year’s Cairns Show store prime...
10 July, 2026
The best of the blues
THE one-man Blues festival that is Shaun Kirk will be taking the stage...
Church to host cowboy concert
ONE of Australian country music’s most respected singer-songwriters will...
New print run of Misty Mountain Anthology
THE launch for A Misty Mountain Anthology, produced by the Millaa Millaa...
