Latest News
Farmers pommelled over imports
MAREEBA fruit growers have told Member for Kennedy Bob Katter they are furious with the Federal Government for allowing Vietnamese pomelos into Australia when the local picking
22 May, 2026
General News
Budget a ‘giant disappointment’
MEMBER for Kennedy Bob Katter has described last week’s Federal Budget as a “giant disappointment on nation-building...
20 May, 2026
Petition reaches 2000
A PETITION calling for an administrator to oversee and investigate the...
Site chosen for new facility
A LOCATION for the proposed Malanda multi-purpose building has been...
More success for Tablelands crime unit
TWO men who have been charged with a total of 46 offences are among 116...
Community & Business
Community hub ignites
OVER 120 people came through the doors of Ignite Community Hub when it held its grand opening in Mareeba last week.
22 May, 2026
Bush bash for Glasgow-bound pipers
THE United Tableland Pipe Band is going bush to raise funds for two of...
Community to air concerns at meeting
MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth and Member for Kennedy Bob Katter are...
Amelie to take on national challenge
MALANDA’s Amelie Cockrem will represent Queensland at the Lions Youth of...
Sport
Clean sweep for Gladiators
THE Mareeba Gladiators are back in the mix of the FNQ Rugby League competition following a strong win against the...
18 May, 2026
Bodybuilding win
MAREEBA local Carol Chong is now officially recognised as a professional...
Johnston captains Qld team
LOCAL cricket superstar Rhys Johnston just recently returned from...
Tradie golf fun
PLENTY of meat trays and other prizes will be up for grabs at Mareeba...
On The Land
New live cattle comp
FAR Northern cattle producers are being encouraged to enter in a new cattle standards contest to be decided in July.
14 May, 2026
Farmland sales ‘subdued’
HIGHER farm costs exacerbated by the US-Iran war, the prospect of...
Graziers face stock feed difficulties
FAR Northern graziers will be facing further production difficulties as...
Buffel grass – a feed of national significance
THERE’S been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental...
Entertainment
Do the time warp in Yungaburra
EVER wanted to decorate a clouche hat or enter a horseshoe-throwing competition? Perhaps sneaking into a Speak Easy...
21 May, 2026
The circus fun is back
THE Great Moscow Circus is returning to the Mareeba after six years,...
It’s a classic for music lovers
EXPERIENCE an unforgettable evening of classical music performed by two...
Great afternoon of fashion, racing
TALENT in both fashion and horse racing will be on show at the Mareeba...
