Latest News

Drones may be answer to wildlife monitoring
HAVE you ever wondered about the challenge of monitoring wildlife who live in the canopy of rainforests?
29 January, 2026
General News
Owners of lost items sought
LOCAL police are seeking to reunite a number of items, including necklaces, a ring, and several keys, back to their...
31 January, 2026
Leadership role on offer
REGIONAL Development Australia Tropical North (RDATN) is seeking highly...
Home to vie for award
A CUSTOM-designed home that captures panoramic views of Lake Barrine...
Cemetery bench bandits sought
POLICE are turning to the community for help after two benches were...
Community & Business
Sign up to clean up Australia
LOCALS can now sign up to clean up areas around their towns on 1 March.
30 January, 2026
New GM for community healthcare service
AN exciting new chapter has begun for Mareeba & Communities Family...
One year of fitness and fun
ONE year of community fitness and fun was celebrated in style when...
Only days left to enter your mango
WITH just days left and no new entries in The Express’ annual mango...
Sport
Junior netballers sought
HEAD on down to Mareeba State High School next Thursday afternoon, where the Mareeba Netball club will be holding its...
27 January, 2026
Vouchers reduce sporting costs
AS parents begin to prepare for another year of sports, applications for...
Bulls prep for mind and body
FROM bush bashing at Tinaroo, to a nutrition class and a working bee...
Reigning champs back to business
THE reigning champs of the FNQ Rugby League Women’s division are back...
On The Land
First cattle sales near
DESPITE some anticipated initial transport difficulties incurred on Peninsula roads, the first of the Far North’s...
31 January, 2026
Award winning coffee grower expands crop
MAREEBA's award-winning coffee producers Jack Murat Coffee is expanding...
Wet season adds to transport woes
THE current seasonal rainfall might be very welcome in some sectors, but...
Market conditions favourable for exports
EXPORT market demand supported elevated prices for Australian lamb,...
Entertainment
Grant to upgrade TML venue
THE hard work and dedication of Tablelands Music Lovers volunteers is paying off, with the club being awarded a...
30 January, 2026
Dinner to combine love and laughs
FORGET the typical cliches and predictable roses this Valentine’s Day,...
Sunday in the Park returns
THE first 2026 Sunday in the Park concert, hosted by the Yungaburra...
Local Scots ready to celebrate Burns’ night
THE skirl of the bagpipes, tartans, tunes and toasts will be the order...







