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More artists for Savannah
MORE artists will join the already exciting lineup for this year’s Savannah in the Round music festival, with Kingswood and US act Clayton Mullen the big names among the latest
16 July, 2026
General News
Crimestoppers funds decision still pending
MAREEBA-based Crime-stoppers volunteers were still waiting to hear on what will happen to the $134,000 raised by the...
15 July, 2026
Water quality project nears end
A NEW water treatment plant that will service Ravenshoe and Millstream...
Silence over overgrown Kuranda-Mareeba rail line
QUEENSLAND Rail remains tight-lipped over the fate of the rail line...
Shire in aerial croc survey
AN aerial crocodile survey of waterways in the Mareeba Shire will be...
Community & Business
School holiday fashion courses on point
WHAT started as a move to new premises for Mareeba’s Sonlia Fashions has developed into opportunities for young...
15 July, 2026
Funds to boost community groups
A HOST of community organisations have benefited from the latest round...
Shoe shop stands test of time
THE Graeme Shoe Store celebrated its 66th birthday last Wednesday, with...
Atherton doctor recognised for his service and impact
A LIFETIME of dedication to rural medicine has been recognised with...
Sport
Tablelands churches sell-off
FOUR historic Tablelands churches have been listed in a massive property sell-off by the Anglican Diocese Far North.
14 July, 2026
Chooks secure another win
THE Atherton Roosters are back to flying form following another win at...
Walsh shines as Bulls Under 23s close in on top spot
THE Mareeba United Under 23s are quietly emerging as one of the...
Rodeo action delivers
THE Mareeba Rodeo was another eventful success, with thousands turning...
On The Land
Urgent action needed to stop Varroa mite
GOVERNMENTS, communities, policymakers and industry leaders need to do more in the fight against the deadly Varroa...
10 July, 2026
Making the most of irrigation
A FREE irrigation workshop to be held at Tolga this Friday will focus on...
Be prepared for fire season
OWNERS of five acres or more in the Mareeba Shire are being invited to...
Drones over troubled waters
OVER 30 people including farmers, graziers, residents, educators,...
Entertainment
Festival to mark decade of chamber music
THE fifth edition of the Atherton Tablelands Chamber Music Festival begins on Friday night and celebrates 10 years of...
16 July, 2026
Nominate now for cattle show and sale
TIME is quickly running out for graziers across the Far North to lodge...
The best of the blues
THE one-man Blues festival that is Shaun Kirk will be taking the stage...
Church to host cowboy concert
ONE of Australian country music’s most respected singer-songwriters will...
