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Helping out the hungry
THE Hungry Pug Cafe in Mareeba has donated $600 worth of food boxes to the Mareeba Community Centre for families in need, thanks to funds raised through its community tip jar
4 August, 2026
General News
Fate unclear for Endeavour site
THE fate of a Mareeba disability support property remains unclear with no plans put forward to concerned families,...
4 August, 2026
Evolution continues at St Stephen’s
A STUDENT Wellness Centre will soon support students with complex...
Waterfall precinct upgrade underway
WORKS have started on the next stage of a major upgrade to the Millaa...
Bank to be ready, come rain or shine
THE National Australia Bank has begun a multi-million-dollar...
Community & Business
Fire brigade to celebrate
JULATTEN Rural Fire Brigade will celebrate Rural Fire Service Queensland Week with an open day on Saturday.
30 July, 2026
Village fete adds to Metrogaine
AFTER 13 years of challenging locals to explore Mareeba in a fun and...
National award for Atherton IGA
ATHERTON’s Fresh St Market IGA has taken out the Large Meat Department...
Inroads into Moyamoya research
YEARS of fundraising efforts from Ravenshoe local Nicola Baker has...
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...
