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After-school care crisis
FAMILIES with school-aged children face the prospect of no after-school care in Mareeba at the end of October, when the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service at Mareeba Kids
16 September, 2025
General News
Premier opens Lakeland exotic mushroom facility
PREMIER David Crisafulli travelled to Lakeland last week to open the largest state-of-the-art exotic mushroom...
16 September, 2025
Hope for Tolga peanut plant
THERE is hope for the Tolga peanut plant, with the Bega Group announcing...
Farmers maintain rates fury
FARMERS who attended a meeting with Tablelands Regional Council chief...
Ravenshoe to celebrate a century of QCWA
ONE hundred years of the Queensland Country Women’s Association having a...
Community & Business
Health care model in spotlight
MAREEBA’S community-led healthcare model has hit the national stage and is being viewed as an example of what other...
16 September, 2025
Funds for arts, cultural and heritage projects
UP to $6000 grants are being offered by Tablelands Regional Council in...
Centenary a tribute to community spirit
THE Atherton Golf Club is gearing up for a big celebration this weekend...
A recognition of long service
A DEDICATED 27 years of service was celebrated by Mareeba Toyota as...
Sport
Eagles dominate
THE Atherton Eagles celebrated a Grand Final win from their Men’s Division 1 team last Friday night after they took...
15 September, 2025
Local boxers shape up
SEVEN local fighters will be on show at a tournament this weekend as the...
Malanda comes alive for bull ride
THE countdown is on for one of the Tablelands’ most anticipated annual...
A search through history
IN a bid to document its history, the Atherton Eagles Football Club is...
On The Land
Mackerel catch limits to rise
A NEW stock assessment of Spanish mackerel has revealed sustainable populations would support increased catch limits...
14 September, 2025
Tenth year for mental health program
WITH mental health challenges in rural Australia reaching increasingly...
Rural farming confidence drops over input costs
QUEENSLAND rural confidence has dipped, with the state’s primary...
New project to remove turbina vine and restore Mabi forest
LANDHOLDERS and organisations have joined forces to remove the South...
Entertainment
Savannah pushes emerging talent
SOME of the best breakout artists who are “destined for stardom” will be on show at this year’s Savannah in the Round...
12 September, 2025
Hundreds set to roll in to Drive-In
CAR enthusiasts can enjoy a special event in Mareeba this weekend, with...
Mareeba markets ready to sizzle
MAREEBA markets will be on this Saturday with an added opportunity for...
Mt Garnet revs up!
IT’s time to rev the engine and polish the bumper again for the annual...