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National research program for coffee
A NEW $4 million national research program aims to boost the production and consumption of Australian grown coffee, while protecting the industry from future threats.
8 August, 2026
General News
Student housing secure
ONGOING university student accommodation will be assured following an agreement by Mareeba Shire Council to sell a...
7 August, 2026
Push back on tourism funds
A BID to provide a local tourism promotional body with $100,000 a year...
Planned burns for forest
PEOPLE living near the Herberton Range State Forest are being advised of...
Drugs stashed in socks
A MAREEBA man has been charged with a slew of drug offences after...
Community & Business
Eyes on the prize
PHOTOGRAPHS or footage of natural disaster impacts are the subject of a Mareeba Shire Council competition open to the...
7 August, 2026
First eisteddfod success
STUDENTS from Atherton State School have come away with a first place...
Walk the walk for cancer
A FUNDRAISING and awareness campaign focussed on ovarian cancer will...
Animal lovers put to the test
TEST out your knowledge of animals and raise money for a local refuge at...
Sport
Old legs, young hearts in classic veterans clash
IF football is a game of skill, passion and determination, then the Over 45s Moriconi/Bomben Cup had all three in...
3 August, 2026
Local sides poised for finals
THE Atherton Roosters and Mareeba Gladiators maintain third and fourth...
Bulls denied at the death
THE Mareeba Bulls were left heartbroken after conceding in the 82nd...
Mixed bag for local gymnasts
IT was a mixed bag of emotions for the two Mareeba gymnasts who...
On The Land
Too many lives lost: report
NEW figures have been released revealing that 53 lives were lost and a further 182 people were seriously injured on...
1 August, 2026
Biosecurity boost
A BIOSECURITY centre in Coen will be re-established and six additional...
Pineapple import concerns
A PEAK group representing fruit and vegetable growers will undertake a...
Study reveals ag workforce
AN analysis commissioned by a peak growers’ group of agricultural...
Entertainment
Ready to rumble at Mt Carbine
AN action-packed day filled with the excitement of bull and horse riding mixed with live entertainment and lots of...
6 August, 2026
Trio treat for rotunda
THE talented Jeanette Wormald Trio will perform at the Sunday in the...
Maize Festival set to get underway
THE countdown is on to this year’s Maize Festival, with a High Tea...
Forest flora and fauna inspire new exhibition
AN exhibition of intricate printmaking and hand-crafted timber...
