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Mountain mission for frogs
A TEAM of field officers will climb to the top of the region’s highest mountains to check on six threatened frog species in the wake of Cyclone Jasper.
29 September, 2026
General News
Police act on illegal e-bikes across the state
POLICE across Queensland have seized 466 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters and issued 2,142 traffic infringement notices...
23 September, 2026
Tablelands crime unit crackdown
MORE than 200 offenders have been charged with 868 offences in the first...
Man faces DV charges
DETECTIVES from the Tablelands Child Protection and Investigation Unit...
FIRED UP
A LANDHOLDER has criticised the Queensland Fire Department for what he...
Community & Business
Cup visit boosts foundation
A VISIT from the iconic Melbourne Cup to Mareeba Turf Club last week has provided a funding boost for the Black...
27 September, 2026
New alcohol restrictions aimed at safety
CASK wine that costs under $15 will no longer be sold before 4pm in the...
Say ‘cheese’ please
THE Alliance Française d’Atherton is encouraging locals to take part in...
Couple receive award honour
HUSBAND and wife duo Chris and Simone Gillies were both recipients of...
Sport
Sides pad up for new season
LOCAL cricketers are gearing up for the start of a new season, with the first grade competition set to kick off in...
28 September, 2026
Shephard reclaims his No 1 position
THE race for Australian bull riding’s most coveted buckle has taken...
Bull ride set to thrill
THE countdown is on for one of the Tablelands’ most anticipated annual...
Ranger’s crowned the 2026 champions
Marlin Coast Rangers capped off a memorable season by claiming the...
On The Land
Flowering not a reliable indicator for mangos
CURRENT prolific flowering trees on Mareeba-Dimbulah and Far Northern mango farms does not guarantee an expected...
25 September, 2026
Producer confidence picking up
SENTIMENT among Queensland’s primary producers has staged a turnaround,...
Growers demand certainty on workers
QUEENSLAND fruit and vegetable growers is calling on Federal Immigration...
New focus on expanding cotton industry
A NEW generation farmer is now among a growing group of primary...
Entertainment
Put a spring in your step at Festival
MORE than 200 performers will feature at this year’s Tablelands Folk Festival where the historic township of...
24 September, 2026
Heritage machinery on display
A WIDE display of heritage tractors, trucks, engines and machinery will...
Local News
FAIR FIRST
CREATIVE excellence was on show at the inaugural Bushy Creek Makers Fair...
Bushy Creek Makers Fair not to be missed
A NEW two-day grassroots festival celebrating comm-unity life and the...
