Latest News
Medals lost in blaze re-gifted
RURAL Fire Service firefighter Rob Doyle was truly moved when the Atherton fire crew re-gifted him with medals and certificates he lost in a house fire earlier this year.
5 December, 2025
General News
Momentum building for Malanda housing project
AN innovative housing project at Malanda is in its final stages of construction, with those behind the project now...
4 December, 2025
New community hub proposal set for Kuranda
KURANDA is set for a new community hub, to be built by the Ngoonbi...
Locals urged to consider new regional plan
MEMBER for Cook David Kempton is urging locals to have their say in the...
Bridge back in action
A RAIL bridge that was stopping the Savannahlander from getting...
Community & Business
Malanda students celebrated
STUDENT achievements were proudly celebrated by Malanda State High School at its presentation night recently.
5 December, 2025
Towns set to get merry and festive
MAREEBA and Atherton will this week come alive with the spirit and music...
Mango competition kicks off
THE Express is once again on the hunt for the region’s heaviest mango...
Fluffy Glider call to provide answers
A FREE talk on Thursday in Malanda will delve into the world of the...
Sport
Action-packed finals for Summer 6’s
MAREEBA United Football Club’s Summer 6s competition has concluded with a strong turnout and a series of...
1 December, 2025
Century for young batsman
AN impressive 110-not-out from Atherton Cricket Club’s Brandon Green...
Huge turnout for Muay Thai fight night
AROUND 400 people turned out for Spirit Muay Thai’s (SMT) epic fight...
Local horses set for $200K Doomben cup
MAREEBA trainer Alex Maliff will have two horses running in the $200,000...
On The Land
The best beef in the business
THE best beef in the region has been judged at one of the most prestigious competitions for the industry, with...
29 November, 2025
Discount water for producers
PRIMARY producers who use water from Sunwater for irrigation can now...
New local mango variety hits shops
A NEW variety of locally produced mangoes will hit the supermarkets this...
Sugarcane Bioenergy report on its way
AN inquiry by the Queensland Parliament’s Primary Industries and...
Entertainment
‘Miracles’ is an exhibition of hope
EVERY mum has a pregnancy or birthing story, whether it’s a horror tale of a 20-hour labour, or the perfect natural...
4 December, 2025
Local artist hosts exhibition
A NEW ceramics exhibition by local artist Jean McMaster is now open to...
Artist to showcase original music
A CONCERT featuring a range of original songs from local musician and...
Fleetwood Mac tribute returns
MUSIC fans are in for a treat as “Running in the Shadows”, Australia’s...
