Latest News
Highway a priority spot for new speed cameras
A 28km section of road on the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Kuranda has been identified as one of nine high-priority locations in the state for point-to-point speed cameras.
19 May, 2026
General News
Changes afoot for Mareeba rodeo program
MAJOR changes will be made to this year’s Mareeba Rodeo program, with action in the arena to start on Friday night...
19 May, 2026
Crime Stoppers volunteers axed
VOLUNTEERS of FNQ Crime Stoppers say they are “absolutely gutted” after...
Frustration drives range road petition
A NEW petition has been launched in a bid to accelerate repairs on the...
Range night closures are back again
SCHEDULED night closures on the Kuranda Range Road will start again this...
Community & Business
Amelie to take on national challenge
MALANDA’s Amelie Cockrem will represent Queensland at the Lions Youth of the Year National Final this week after...
19 May, 2026
Neighbourhood celebrations
THE Mareeba Community Centre has been bustling with activity this week...
New program to help plan for emergencies
A NEW program to help vulnerable and disabled community members and...
Munch & Learn – digital workshops
SMALL businesses and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to thrive in...
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
Elton tribute returns to Reef
A TRIBUTE to Sir Elton John will take over BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino later this month as part of the venue’s...
14 May, 2026
Country theme for Sunday concert
THE much-loved sounds of country music will fill the air at the...
Much-loved show ball set to return
THE much-loved Malanda Show Ball is set to return this year, with...
A night of ‘big little chats’
AFTER a small hiatus, Pecha Kucha is in full swing again with a great...
