Latest News

Council sells leagues club
MAREEBA Leagues Club has been given the go-ahead to buy the property upon which its club is built so that it can push through with a major expansion of its facility.
25 November, 2025
General News
Chance meeting reveals bomber landing story
AN outdated magazine and an unexpected meeting with an Aboriginal elder has solved a difficult chapter of Cape York...
21 November, 2025
50-year mark for isolated kids
THE FNQ Isolated Children’s Parents Association (ICPA) is this month...
Energy changes paying off for TRC
ACTIONS to reduce its emissions and energy costs are paying off for...
Bush battles, big dreams, and a mother’s legacy
MEMBER for Kennedy Bob Katter has been formally honoured, with the...
Community & Business
Big barra brings success
A FISHING competition held by the Tableland Fish Stocking Society (TFSS) recently was labelled a great success,...
22 November, 2025
It’s time to light it up!
FESTIVE celebrations in the Mareeba Shire are off to a glittering start...
Worthy people sought for awards
PEOPLE who have contributed to the local community can now be nominated...
Bikers riding high for toys
CARS and motorcycles are being polished and decorated in anticipation of...
Sport
Gladiators opt for captain-coach
THIS year’s co-coach Trent Barnard will head the Gladiators A Grade squad as captain-coach in the 2026 season after...
24 November, 2025
Chasing after national dream
ATHERTON netballer Asha Lynch-Simmons has racked up a string of...
Local clubs dominated
THE local cricket sides did not fare well at the weekend, with the...
Event a journey through history
THE Atherton Eagles is inviting all current and past players, members,...
On The Land
Water up for grabs through auction
TABLELANDS farmers can purchase new water allocations, with Sunwater making 5,610 megalitres of medium priority water...
23 November, 2025
Native tree cropping expands locally
THERE are few, if any, crop growing areas of Australia that have...
Unlocking more water
AN additional 73,000ML of water has been identified from the Barron and...
Grape production grows
THE humble table grape is proving to be a rising crop across the...
Entertainment
Inspiring story focus of new play
AN inspiring story featuring Tony Award-winning songs is ready to kick off at Atherton Performing Arts this week.
20 November, 2025
Now for something a little different
TABLELANDS Music Lovers are bringing an edge to its upcoming November...
Local ladies raise $10K for cancer
A SEA of pink packed out Dimbulah’s Junction Hotel recently, with the...
Barbecue to celebrate mens day
A COMMUNITY barbecue with guest speakers and giveaways will be held for...







