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More locals choosing fitness this new year
HUNDREDS of locals have unknowingly banded together in their fitness goals this new year, flocking to three Tablelands gyms.
21 January, 2026
General News
Mysterious object sparks debate
DO they harness the Earth’s atmospheric energy? Do they contain spiritual properties? Or are they simply old-school...
20 January, 2026
Creative facelift for rock car
THE beloved Crystal Caves rock car, a local landmark known for its...
Big Cassowary gets a boost
A $20,000 boost to the Big Cassowary project in Kuranda has set the...
Changes afoot for TRC assets
CHANGES are afoot for Tablelands Regional Council’s 290 buildings across...
Community & Business
60 years of wedded bliss
A YUNGABURRA couple have celebrated 60 years of marriage with a week of festivities with family and friends.
16 January, 2026
College students celebrated
IT was a positive end to 2025 for Jubilee Christian College as they held...
New leader in mango comp
THERE is a new leader in The Express’ mango competition, as Jovie...
Malanda students put school on the map
FOUR bright, young minds from Malanda State School have returned from a...
Sport
Reigning champs back to business
THE reigning champs of the FNQ Rugby League Women’s division are back into the swing of things ahead of an exciting...
19 January, 2026
Hammer time!
YOUNG athlete Samuel Raciti ended 2025 on a high note after he claimed a...
Close competition at Malanda Cup
RACING was at its finest at the Malanda Cup at the weekend, with just...
2025 Sport in review
2025 was a big year for local sports people who showed their best on...
On The Land
New tech helping farmers
WITH recent rainfall turning many local farms into waterlogged fields that are susceptible to varying degrees of...
17 January, 2026
A century on the front line for cane growers
THE new year rings in a historic milestone for Queensland’s sugarcane...
$26M in cattle sales for Mareeba
MORE than 34,000 head of cattle accruing a total of $26 million in sales...
Fertiliser prices rising
GLOBAL fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as...
Entertainment
Kylie show kicks off birthday celebrations
THE Reef Hotel Casino is celebrating 30 years in 2026 and is starting off the new year with a great free show that...
15 January, 2026
Still time to catch local art exhibits
THIS week is the last chance to view the multimedia exhibition,...
Tribute show to bring the energy
LOVERS of music from the 70s and 80s will be in for a treat when a...
New Year’s choices
LOCALS can ring in the new year at various events being hosted in our...







