Latest News
Momentum building for Malanda housing project
AN innovative housing project at Malanda is in its final stages of construction, with those behind the project now seeking serious applicants who want to take up occupancy in the
4 December, 2025
General News
New community hub proposal set for Kuranda
KURANDA is set for a new community hub, to be built by the Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation, which...
3 December, 2025
Locals urged to consider new regional plan
MEMBER for Cook David Kempton is urging locals to have their say in the...
Bridge back in action
A RAIL bridge that was stopping the Savannahlander from getting...
Mt Garnet faces golf club loss
MT GARNET community could lose another community asset following the...
Community & Business
Towns set to get merry and festive
MAREEBA and Atherton will this week come alive with the spirit and music of the festive season, with both towns...
3 December, 2025
Mango competition kicks off
THE Express is once again on the hunt for the region’s heaviest mango...
Fluffy Glider call to provide answers
A FREE talk on Thursday in Malanda will delve into the world of the...
Fundraising for a wickedly good cause
A FUNDRAISER supporting a local charity will be held for the first...
Sport
Action-packed finals for Summer 6’s
MAREEBA United Football Club’s Summer 6s competition has concluded with a strong turnout and a series of...
1 December, 2025
Century for young batsman
AN impressive 110-not-out from Atherton Cricket Club’s Brandon Green...
Huge turnout for Muay Thai fight night
AROUND 400 people turned out for Spirit Muay Thai’s (SMT) epic fight...
Local horses set for $200K Doomben cup
MAREEBA trainer Alex Maliff will have two horses running in the $200,000...
On The Land
The best beef in the business
THE best beef in the region has been judged at one of the most prestigious competitions for the industry, with...
29 November, 2025
Discount water for producers
PRIMARY producers who use water from Sunwater for irrigation can now...
New local mango variety hits shops
A NEW variety of locally produced mangoes will hit the supermarkets this...
Sugarcane Bioenergy report on its way
AN inquiry by the Queensland Parliament’s Primary Industries and...
Entertainment
Fleetwood Mac tribute returns
MUSIC fans are in for a treat as “Running in the Shadows”, Australia’s longest-running Fleetwood Mac tribute band,...
4 December, 2025
Final Sunday in the Park concert for 2025
SONIC BLOOM will be coming to the Yungaburra Community Rotunda for the...
Middle school books a fun departure for author
MIDDLE-GRADE reading books just got a whole lot brighter with the...
Inspiring story focus of new play
AN inspiring story featuring Tony Award-winning songs is ready to kick...
