Latest 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
General News
Residents grill TRC over assets
PRESSURE is mounting on Tablelands Regional Council over its decision to offload 44 of its buildings, with a letter...
25 February, 2026
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 to rate TRC
AT a time when there is a lot of angst over a plan to offload community...
Community & Business
St Stephen’s students win national competition
THREE students from St Stephen’s Catholic College had the trip of a lifetime recently, after winning a national...
25 February, 2026
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,...
Village fete adds extra layer to Metrogaine event
A VILLAGE fete will be introduced to the popular Metrogaine event...
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
Critical theatre role for costume group
MALANDA Theatre Company is renowned for putting on amazing productions for the Tablelands community, but behind the...
19 February, 2026
Special luncheon for IWD
A SPECIAL luncheon is being hosted in Mareeba on 6 March to mark...
Children’s book comes to life
A BELOVED children’s book will be brought to life in a wonderful...
First Nations art to feature in new exhibition
AN important new Children’s Health Queensland Arts in Health exhibition...
