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Concerns over staff assaults at Lotus Glen
THE State Government has confirmed more than 350 prisoner assaults or incidents on staff occurred at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in the past five years.
6 October, 2026
General News
All aboard for fundraiser
THE response to a fundraising train ride on the Savannahlander from Mareeba to Dimbulah has shocked organisers, with...
6 October, 2026
Tablelands crime unit crackdown
MORE than 200 offenders have been charged with 868 offences in the first...
Mountain mission for frogs
A TEAM of field officers will climb to the top of the region’s highest...
Mayor makes first moves
AT the first meeting he has chaired in the top job, newly-elected...
Community & Business
Mental health month helps build local awareness
OCTOBER is Mental Health Month, and the Mareeba Community Centre is inviting stallholders, stakeholders and the...
1 October, 2026
Talking about resilience
RESIDENTS, businesses and community groups across the Mareeba Shire are...
Diamantina wildlife presentation
WELL-known wildlife photographer Martin Willis will present a free talk...
Citizens join the Aussie family
JUST over 100 people living in the Tablelands region have taken the oath...
Sport
Sides pad up for new season
LOCAL cricketers are gearing up for the start of a new season, with the first grade competition set to kick off in...
28 September, 2026
Shephard reclaims his No 1 position
THE race for Australian bull riding’s most coveted buckle has taken...
Bull ride set to thrill
THE countdown is on for one of the Tablelands’ most anticipated annual...
Ranger’s crowned the 2026 champions
Marlin Coast Rangers capped off a memorable season by claiming the...
On The Land
Government suspends imported fresh pomelo
FNQ Growers says the suspension of fresh pomelo imports from Vietnam provides strong evidence to support Australian...
1 October, 2026
Irrigators urged to go for discount
ELIGIBLE irrigators within the Mareeba-Dimbulah water supply scheme are...
Flowering not a reliable indicator for mangos
CURRENT prolific flowering trees on Mareeba-Dimbulah and Far Northern...
Producer confidence picking up
SENTIMENT among Queensland’s primary producers has staged a turnaround,...
Entertainment
Gem of a festival this Sunday
HUNDREDS of gem collectors, rock hounds, fossickers and jewellery enthusiasts are expected to attend the very popular...
1 October, 2026
Writers take centre stage
FROM a one-act drama to a farcical musical comedy, six members of the...
Put a spring in your step at Festival
MORE than 200 performers will feature at this year’s Tablelands Folk...
Heritage machinery on display
A WIDE display of heritage tractors, trucks, engines and machinery will...
