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Push back on tourism funds
A BID to provide a local tourism promotional body with $100,000 a year for the next three years has been knocked back by Tablelands Regional Council.
5 August, 2026
General News
Drugs stashed in socks
A MAREEBA man has been charged with a slew of drug offences after authorities seized a significant quantity of drugs...
5 August, 2026
Kuranda police blitz reaps results
AN unexpected traffic bottleneck added to the woes of motorists using...
Lang in mayoral race
TRANSPARENCY and restoring a suitable road network throughout the...
Fate unclear for Endeavour site
THE fate of a Mareeba disability support property remains unclear with...
Community & Business
New era for medical imaging
MORE than 70 people gathered at the new Rural Medical Imaging practice in Atherton last Friday to mark a new era in...
5 August, 2026
Helping out the hungry
THE Hungry Pug Cafe in Mareeba has donated $600 worth of food boxes to...
Salamis in the spotlight
THE annual Mareeba Sausage and Salami Festa, held at the Mareeba...
Fire brigade to celebrate
JULATTEN Rural Fire Brigade will celebrate Rural Fire Service Queensland...
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
Silent auction fundraiser for RFDS
ONE of the biggest fundraisers for the Royal Flying Doctor Service will be held in Atherton early next month.
30 July, 2026
Sketchbooks inspire latest show
ATHERTON artist Graeme Draper is having an exhibition, From My...
Taste test for best salamis
THE best and most tasty sausages and salamis will be lauded at this...
Countdown to Maize Festival
THE countdown is on to this year’s Maize Festival, with a High Tea...
