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Talking about resilience
RESIDENTS, businesses and community groups across the Mareeba Shire are invited to help the future of local disaster preparedness by contributing to the shire council’s Community
30 September, 2026
General News
Mountain mission for frogs
A TEAM of field officers will climb to the top of the region’s highest mountains to check on six threatened frog...
29 September, 2026
Mayor makes first moves
AT the first meeting he has chaired in the top job, newly-elected...
Concerns grow over visa changes
CONCERN is growing that the Federal Government’s decision to implement...
Impacts of crime dominate hearing
THE devastating impacts of home break-ins, car theft, graffiti,...
Community & Business
Cup visit boosts foundation
A VISIT from the iconic Melbourne Cup to Mareeba Turf Club last week has provided a funding boost for the Black...
27 September, 2026
New alcohol restrictions aimed at safety
CASK wine that costs under $15 will no longer be sold before 4pm in the...
Say ‘cheese’ please
THE Alliance Française d’Atherton is encouraging locals to take part in...
Couple receive award honour
HUSBAND and wife duo Chris and Simone Gillies were both recipients of...
Sport
Sides pad up for new season
LOCAL cricketers are gearing up for the start of a new season, with the first grade competition set to kick off in...
28 September, 2026
Shephard reclaims his No 1 position
THE race for Australian bull riding’s most coveted buckle has taken...
Bull ride set to thrill
THE countdown is on for one of the Tablelands’ most anticipated annual...
Ranger’s crowned the 2026 champions
Marlin Coast Rangers capped off a memorable season by claiming the...
On The Land
Flowering not a reliable indicator for mangos
CURRENT prolific flowering trees on Mareeba-Dimbulah and Far Northern mango farms does not guarantee an expected...
25 September, 2026
Producer confidence picking up
SENTIMENT among Queensland’s primary producers has staged a turnaround,...
Growers demand certainty on workers
QUEENSLAND fruit and vegetable growers is calling on Federal Immigration...
New focus on expanding cotton industry
A NEW generation farmer is now among a growing group of primary...
Entertainment
Put a spring in your step at Festival
MORE than 200 performers will feature at this year’s Tablelands Folk Festival where the historic township of...
24 September, 2026
Heritage machinery on display
A WIDE display of heritage tractors, trucks, engines and machinery will...
Local News
FAIR FIRST
CREATIVE excellence was on show at the inaugural Bushy Creek Makers Fair...
Bushy Creek Makers Fair not to be missed
A NEW two-day grassroots festival celebrating comm-unity life and the...
