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Fox family reunites
THEY came from Perth, Melbourne, the Northern Territory, and “everywhere in between”.
21 December, 2025
General News
Full steam ahead for tourism
THE bold move to take over Kuranda Visitors Information Centre as of July this year is already proving beneficial for...
21 December, 2025
Council investigating rotten odour
A TERRIBLE odour that has been annoying residents around Webster Street,...
Doll alerts police
A MOUNT Garnet man has been charged with several child exploitation...
‘Mistletoe’ blitz
QUEENSLAND Police Service has begun the annual Christmas and New Year...
Community & Business
Excellence in art teaching rewarded
A LOCAL art teacher was one of 30 educators across Australia and New Zealand to receive a commendation at an awards...
20 December, 2025
$663K funds for hall upgrades
TWO community halls in the Mareeba Shire have attracted $663,000 in...
Card makes gifting easier
IT’S seen as just the thing for local shoppers who are stuck about what...
‘Tis the season of giving
TWO community groups were the beneficiaries of a generous $1,000...
Sport
Barron River batters Bandits
THE Mareeba Bandits remain winless at the bottom of the Cricket Far North ladder following a loss to Barron River...
17 December, 2025
Avenue opens for young Roosters
IN a first for any regional north Queensland footy club, the Atherton...
Atherton claims third position
THE Atherton Cricket Club has jumped to third on the Cricket Far North...
Major upgrade for netball courts
WITH the season at a close, the Mareeba Netball Association is now...
On The Land
$26M in cattle sales for Mareeba
MORE than 34,000 head of cattle accruing a total of $26 million in sales were processed through Mareeba’s saleyards...
20 December, 2025
Fertiliser prices rising
GLOBAL fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as...
Drone workshop success
A DIVERSE group ranging from farmers to firefighters have learned at...
Wild Tobacco Bush alert
LANDOWNERS are being urged to act to reduce spread of toxic Wild Tobacco...
Entertainment
New Year’s choices
LOCALS can ring in the new year at various events being hosted in our region.
18 December, 2025
Boxing Day fun at the races
THE annual Sportsbet Mareeba Turf Club Boxing Day Races is the perfect...
TML comes to the party
HOPING for some music to take you through the festive season? The...
Festive theme for markets
YUNGABURRA’S iconic markets will take on a Christmas theme on Sunday,...
