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Finally, time to look both ways
AFTER almost three years as a single-lane traffic bottleneck, commuters, travellers and trucks can pass the Henry Ross Lookout on the Kuranda Range in both directions.
23 September, 2026
General News
Man faces DV charges
DETECTIVES from the Tablelands Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a 38-year-old Mareeba man with...
16 September, 2026
FIRED UP
A LANDHOLDER has criticised the Queensland Fire Department for what he...
‘Lost’ scroll recovered
A SCROLL that marked the centenary years of Mareeba and Port Douglas in...
The Tablelands News, The Far North News, Mareeba News
Roads forum sets priorities
FROM Picaninny Plains to Bamaga, from Lakeland to Mareeba, from Cairns...
Community & Business
More Trauma Bears to help kids
A FRESH supply of Trauma Bears to provide comfort to children and others experiencing distressing situations have...
23 September, 2026
Expansion and US deal for Mt Carbine
THOUSANDS of tonnes of tungsten from Mt Carbine will be shipped overseas...
Hive thefts sting bee keepers
ANOTHER four beehives have been stolen on the Tablelands since last...
Aged care homes struggling to cope
FACILITIES catering to the region’s elderly residents are struggling to...
Sport
Ranger’s crowned the 2026 champions
Marlin Coast Rangers capped off a memorable season by claiming the Premier Men’s grand final with a hard-fought 1-0...
22 September, 2026
Roosters players celebrate at awards
THE winners of the Atherton Senior Roosters Rugby League Club 2026...
Favourite takes out the Cup
A FAVOURITE has taken out the 2026 Atherton Cup, with Sigiriya Rock...
Bulls bow out of finals
MAREEBA Bulls Under 23s’ impressive finals campaign has come to an end...
On The Land
Growers demand certainty on workers
QUEENSLAND fruit and vegetable growers is calling on Federal Immigration Minister Tony Burke to act on delays and...
18 September, 2026
New focus on expanding cotton industry
A NEW generation farmer is now among a growing group of primary...
Clean-up crew tackle cat-astrophic Cats Claw
LANDHOLDERS across the Tablelands are being urged to keep a lookout for...
Help for farmers just a call away
RURAL Aid is always ready to assist if farmers need a helping hand.
Entertainment
FAIR FIRST
CREATIVE excellence was on show at the inaugural Bushy Creek Makers Fair held at Julatten at the weekend, aimed at...
23 September, 2026
Bushy Creek Makers Fair not to be missed
A NEW two-day grassroots festival celebrating comm-unity life and the...
Final free concert cancelled
THE Sunday in the Park afternoon concerts at Arnold Park in Mareeba have...
A chance to mix it up with the Folk Festival
BEGINNERS eager to explore both digital and analogue audio technologies...







