Latest News

Wild Tobacco Bush alert
LANDOWNERS are being urged to act to reduce spread of toxic Wild Tobacco Bush across the Tablelands.
14 December, 2025
General News
Malanda facility consultation
CONSULTATION about what the community of Malanda would like to see in a new, fit-for-purpose facility in the area has...
13 December, 2025
No policy in place for CEO payment
AN external audit report on Tablelands Regional Council’s financial...
TRC operating position in the red by $3.54M
INCREASES in employee-related costs, depreciation and additional...
VIP upgrade for Mareeba Turf Club
RACE fans will soon be able to enjoy having a punt on the horses in...
Community & Business
Glittering spectacular for good cause
MORE than $6,000 was raised at an inaugural gala ball held for local health workers, with the funds being donated to...
13 December, 2025
Special story time at library
MUMS and bubs were joined by a special guest from the Mareeba Animal...
Community Christmas celebration
MAREEBA families are invited to come together for a day of festive fun,...
Nominate now for Aust Day awards
THERE is less than two weeks to nominate worthy people in the community...
Sport
Atherton claims third position
THE Atherton Cricket Club has jumped to third on the Cricket Far North ladder following a narrow two-run win over the...
8 December, 2025
Major upgrade for netball courts
WITH the season at a close, the Mareeba Netball Association is now...
Action-packed finals for Summer 6’s
MAREEBA United Football Club’s Summer 6s competition has concluded with...
Century for young batsman
AN impressive 110-not-out from Atherton Cricket Club’s Brandon Green...
On The Land
Katter supports wind farm Bill
WIND farms will be banned from being built in state forests and in “nature wonderlands” if the House of...
7 December, 2025
Vegie goodness labelling boosts sales
SMALL changes in how prices are displayed in shops can have a big...
Horticulture pumps $6 billion into economy
QUEENSLAND’S horticulture sector is doing far more than feeding the...
Prepare for storms
FAR North Queensland was one of the farming regions most seriously...
Entertainment
Shire’s arts projects to keep flourishing
FROM creating an EP, to fairs, festivals and filmmaking retreats, the Mareeba shire arts community is being given the...
13 December, 2025
Grand event for shopping centre
ATHERTON’s Silo Central Shopping Centre will be hosting a grand...
Herberton Xmas markets
LOTS of handmade treasures will be available at the Herberton Christmas...
Racing fun at Christmas races
LOTS of fun and racing action will be on offer at the Tolga Christmas...







