Latest News
Feral pigs a problem
MAREEBA Shire Council has received over $120,000 in funding to tackle increasing feral pig numbers in the region after Tropical Cyclone Jasper’s devastation in 2023 and the heavy
23 June, 2026
General News
Spike in region’s road accidents
EMERGENCY services crews were called to numerous road accidents across the region last week.
23 June, 2026
Injection of funds to unlock more housing
AN injection of $6.7 million from the State Government will help both...
Kerbside recycling canned
KERBSIDE collection of recycling and organic garden waste will not be...
‘Misalignment’ in casual job cycle
ERODED confidence, a lack of workplace skills, transport difficulties...
Community & Business
Family tribute with $50K RFDS art prize
A NEW statewide art prize has been launched as a tribute to the memory of passionate painter John D. Bowe, and in...
19 June, 2026
Disaster-ready roundtable
FIRST Nations organisations, emergency management agencies and community...
Museum open day celebrates expansion
A NEW resource room at the Tolga Museum will improve access to military...
Cycle for Hope raises $30K
AROUND 60 cyclists helped to raise over $30,000 during the recent Cycle...
Sport
A ladies’ man and state champion
HE has been loved since well before he was born – although the secret hope had been for a black filly, not a chestnut...
23 June, 2026
Seven straight wins
THE Mareeba Gladiators are on a run for the ages after securing their...
Bulls let slip two-goal lead
THE Mareeba Bulls will be left wondering what might have been after...
Jonsson claims another win
VETERAN driver Owen Jonsson has claimed another A Grade win at a...
On The Land
Australia a standout in global beef sector
TIGHTENING global supply and firm international demand is expected to maintain Australia’s beef sector as a standout...
19 June, 2026
Grants to plant trees for bees
GRANTS are on offer for community groups and organisations to increase...
Positive numbers at sales
WHILE regular cattle sales at Mareeba Saleyards continued last week, the...
Second farm for Domigo
WHAT started as a quantum change in career paths four years ago has...
Entertainment
Get set for the Malanda Show
AS THE school holidays approach, so too does the Malanda Show, which has plenty in store for this year’s three-day...
18 June, 2026
Movement is good medicine
MAREEBA’s Arnold Park came alive recently as local dance group...
Decades of dance
THE Reef Hotel Casino is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an...
Live energy from crowd favourite
TABLELANDS audiences are in for a treat as the Mangrove Jack Band hits...
