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Casey set for Barnes-storming gig
Australian country music artist Casey Barnes has had a busy year performing at some of the biggest music festivals in the world and writing new songs. He took time out to talk with
17 September, 2025
General News
Resealing to start
RESEALING works will begin on a section of Mareeba-Dimbulah Road (locally known as Vaughan Street) from the Moody...
19 September, 2025
Millions poured into roads
ALMOST $49 million in works is currently being undertaken on eight...
TRC spends $1.7m on new vehicles
A NEW backhoe, 16 new commercial vehicles and two tipper trucks have...
More sealing for Ootann
MORE than five kilometres of the Ootann Road will be widened and sealed...
Community & Business
Exhibitors sought for Living Well Expo
EXHIBITORS and demonstrators are being encouraged to take part in the Tablelands Regional Council’s Living Well Expo...
19 September, 2025
Uni centre success attracts funding
THE success of the Tablelands University Centre has convinced the...
Model mania is alive and kicking in Malanda
MAKING models was many a child’s weekend hobby – heading to the model...
Men’s Shed seeking new members
MAREEBA Men’s Shed is conducting a new membership drive in order to...
Sport
Eagles dominate
THE Atherton Eagles celebrated a Grand Final win from their Men’s Division 1 team last Friday night after they took...
15 September, 2025
Local boxers shape up
SEVEN local fighters will be on show at a tournament this weekend as the...
Malanda comes alive for bull ride
THE countdown is on for one of the Tablelands’ most anticipated annual...
A search through history
IN a bid to document its history, the Atherton Eagles Football Club is...
On The Land
Mackerel catch limits to rise
A NEW stock assessment of Spanish mackerel has revealed sustainable populations would support increased catch limits...
14 September, 2025
Tenth year for mental health program
WITH mental health challenges in rural Australia reaching increasingly...
Rural farming confidence drops over input costs
QUEENSLAND rural confidence has dipped, with the state’s primary...
New project to remove turbina vine and restore Mabi forest
LANDHOLDERS and organisations have joined forces to remove the South...
Entertainment
Colour run fun
A COLOUR run, walk and roll-a thon will be held at Tinaroo next weekend to fundraise for a local disability and...
18 September, 2025
Locals to bring the music to Grainger Lane
HERBERTON’S own Roscoe Devine will kick off a great evening at...
Rare army tank a Muster feature
A RARE tank, nicknamed “Colonel Gore,” which has been expertly restored...
Savannah pushes emerging talent
SOME of the best breakout artists who are “destined for stardom” will be...