Latest News

Local business keeps $2 million in economy
OVER $2 million has been kept in the local economy thanks to the efforts of a local produce wholesaler.
15 June, 2025
General News
Dance floor assault
A BIBOOHRA woman has been charged with assault after allegedly punching another woman in the head, causing her to...
14 June, 2025
Grants to help preserve Indigenous languages
THE State Government has opened applications for the Indigenous...
Atherton News, The Tablelands News
Abuse of TRC staff called out
A SPATE of attacks on staff in recent weeks has Tablelands Regional...
Crossbow and drugs found on property
FIREARMS, a cross bow and a quantity of methylamphetamine have been...
Community & Business
The Names that made Mareeba - Anzac Avenue
AT 4am on Wednesday 25 April 1951, the Mareeba Anzac Day dawn service attracted 73 ex-servicemen, conducted by Padre...
15 June, 2025
Red Cross calls for more blood
QUEENSLANDERS are being urged to roll up their sleeves in support of the...
Metrogaine fun for a good cause
RUNNERS, walkers and riders alike are being invited to this year’s...
Top honours for Pormpuraaw
FAR North Queensland-based community organisation Pormpur Paanthu...
Sport
Roosters celebrate memorial game with win
THE Atherton Roosters hosted the Mossman Sharks over the weekend in a memorial game that celebrated the 50-year...
9 June, 2025
Gladiators just edged out in physical contest
THE Mareeba Gladiators were just edged out by the Yarrabah Seahawks in a...
Motorcross action inbound
AROUND 200 riders and their families from all over Far North Queensland...
Another draw for the Bulls
BOTH the Bulls Men and Women tied their matches over the weekend,...
On The Land
Climate change grants
GRANTS are now on offer for not-for-profit groups (NFPs) in remote, rural and regional communities to support...
15 June, 2025
Beef production outlook positive
AUSTRALIAN beef production this year is expected to come close to...
Challenge for working dogs
OWNERS of working dogs can now enter the 2025 Cobber Challenge which is...
Harvesters roar into life as 2025 crush begins
QUEENSLAND’S 2025 sugarcane crush is officially underway, with...
Entertainment
Mareeba market not to be missed
HUNDREDS of stallholders, great food and entertainment awaits at this Saturday’s Mareeba Market Day.
13 June, 2025
Oliver with a twist
MALANDA Theatre Company is excited to be producing the Lionel Bart...
Mareeba News, The Far North News
Gearing up for a bigger, better Italian Festival
MAREEBA will host three events as part of the Cairns Italian Festival...
Mareeba News, The Far North News
Country music club heads to Chillagoe
THE Tablelands Country Music Club will be hosting their next family day...