Latest News
Wellness resort mooted for village
A NEW resort that would feature 100 accommodation units, a purpose-designed wellness centre, swimming pools, restaurant, café and bar facilities and landscaped gardens has been
25 August, 2026
General News
Crews battle blaze
IT was a busy Sunday afternoon for local firefighters, who were called to a large fire in Mareeba which warranted a...
26 August, 2026
Upgrades at mountain bike park near completion
UPGRADES at the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park are nearing...
Old Kuranda market for sale
EXPRESSIONS of Interest have now closed for the sale of the...
Expansion concerns over lifestyle village
AN expansion of Mareeba’s only over-50s village has been approved...
Community & Business
A journey for justice
A GROUP of four young people running from the northernmost to the southernmost point of Australia to raise awareness...
25 August, 2026
Yungaburra Lions get an upgrade
THE Yungaburra Lions Club will be able to mow its six acres of land much...
Painting and preparing
MAREEBA Shire residents are invited to take part in free Paint and...
Calling all local food makers
A POPULAR food truck and community event has sent out a call for...
Sport
Young Roosters last men standing
THE Mareeba Gladiators Reserve Grade are out of the finals race following a narrow six-point loss at the weekend,...
24 August, 2026
Bulls keep finals hopes alive
THE Mareeba Bulls have kept their slim finals hopes alive after...
Fourteen players up for awards
TWELVE senior Tablelands players and two juniors are in the running for...
Reds Reserves claim grand final in club first
THE Tablelands Reds Reserve Grade have stunned the FNQ Rugby Union...
On The Land
Sahara Brahmans ready for beef day
SOME of the region’s best stud cattle will be on show at the Better Beef Open Day this weekend, with Arriga’s Sahara...
18 August, 2026
Show wins set stud up for open day
WITH two exceptional agricultural shows completed, Telpara Hills is...
Book to inspire new generation for ag
A NEW book has been released to inspire young people to pursue a career...
Decision time for future of farming
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is facing important decisions that will shape its...
Entertainment
Famous Cup a highlight of ball
IT’S the race that stops a nation but it is rare for those living in regional areas to view the highly-sought after...
20 August, 2026
A long lunch for a great cause
A CHARITABLE organisation aimed at providing support to vulnerable...
Free musical fun in the park
IF you haven’t already enjoyed the season of Sunday in the Park in...
Going back to the 60s
LOCALS are invited to come together for a relaxed afternoon of music,...
