Latest News

Rising farm fuel costs will be passed on
LOCAL primary producers are calling for more fuel reserves across the nation as the growing effects of the Middle East conflict and the effects on oil-producing countries is
21 March, 2026
General News
Parks to get pool funds
TWO parks in Mt Garnet will be upgraded with funds originally awarded to Tablelands Regional Council to repair the...
21 March, 2026
Rural health under discussion
A MEETING involving the National Rural Health Alliance and Mareeba...
Senate inquiry to probe First Peoples’ racism
A SENATE Inquiry into racism against First Peoples will be conducted by...
Tourism operators excited by upgrade
LOCAL tourism operators have received first-hand information of current...
Community & Business
Forum to launch women support
A FREE forum designed to support women across the Tablelands to build confidence, strengthen skills and explore local...
20 March, 2026
Free cuts for Youth Week
YOUNG people in the Mareeba Shire can celebrate Youth Week in style this...
New group to restore Atherton’s beauty
A COMMUNITY meeting that attracted over 60 disgruntled residents late...
Auction raises $37K for Etheridge flood recovery
A CHARITY auction organised and run by a small, family-owned Tolga...
Sport
Nod to the past in season opener
A LARGE home crowd turned out on Saturday night to watch the Mareeba Bulls open their 2026-27 season, marking the...
16 March, 2026
Rivals to clash in first round
A FIERCE clash between the Mareeba Gladiators and Atherton Roosters will...
Swimming success for Deacon
WAR cries and good, old-fashioned competition made St Stephen’s Catholic...
Golf club gears up for big comp
A $7,500 prize pool will be sure to attract some of the region’s best...
On The Land
New fund supports local dairy industry
A NEW fund is being established to support the future of the dairy industry on the Atherton Tablelands, with the...
14 March, 2026
Scholarship opportunity
FARMERS and those working in the agriculture industry are being invited...
Primary producer programs now open
APPLICATIONS for the 2026 intake of Rabobank’s Business Management...
Regional girls to reimagine agriculture
BECOMING a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility...
Entertainment
National audience for Historic Village Herberton
HISTORIC Village Herberton and the stories of the Atherton Tablelands’ pioneering past was showcased to a national...
19 March, 2026
Treat for blues, rock music lovers
LOVERS of blues and rock music are in for a treat later this month when...
Get creative at music workshops
FREE creative music workshops will be held in Mareeba, Kuranda and...
Tablelands tastes part of food celebration
TWO popular venues on the Tablelands will take part in a month-long...







