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Varroa mite impacts on Australian pollinators
POTENTIAL declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise Australian horticultural production, a recent report has warned.
17 May, 2025
General News
Free first aid courses for disaster events
PEOPLE willing to provide first aid in the event of a disaster can get free first aid training from Tablelands...
17 May, 2025
The Tablelands News, Mareeba News
Stamp duty stamped out
FIRST HOME buyers in Queensland will save thousands of dollars with the...
Units a direct action on housing
THE move to in-fill residential areas with higher-density homes became a...
On-the-spot DV police protection
POLICE will be able to issue on-the-spot protection directions to...
Community & Business
3000 gather for festival
RAIN couldn’t dampen the spirits in Silkwood last Sunday, as 3000 people from across FNQ and interstate turned out to...
16 May, 2025
The Tablelands News, Mareeba News
Groups reap fund rewards
SIX community groups have received a total of more than $144,000 from...
The Tablelands News, Atherton News
Forum to address housing crisis
A FORUM about the housing crisis on the southern Tablelands will be held...
The Far North News, The Tablelands News, Mareeba News, Kuranda News, Cooktown News, Atherton News
Field Days fever
MORE than 16,000 people are expected to head to the Rotary FNQ Field...
Sport
Endurance challenge was a thing of beauty
THE Far North Endurance Riders Association (FNERA) launched its first Shiralee endurance ride of the 2025 season with...
16 May, 2025
Mareeba fighters show great spirit
MAREEBA’s Spirit Muay Thai fighters certainly showed great spirit in...
The Tablelands News, Mareeba News
Local clubs climb the ladder
BOTH the Atherton Roosters and Mareeba Gladiators have climbed the...
Bulls put up gutsy effort
THE Mareeba Bulls have suffered another close loss in a gutsy...
On The Land
Wildlife-friendly farm fencing a win win
WILDLIFE-friendly fencing can reduce the risk of trapping and killing endangered species and still be effective for...
10 May, 2025
First agriculture forum
THE first quarterly agricultural industry forum will be hosted by...
Costa supports local schools
TWO local primary schools will be joining a Kitchen Garden Program this...
Cattle producers outline priorities
CATTLE Australia (CA) has put the major parties on notice that the...
Entertainment
The natural environment focus of display
AN art exhibition exploring the subtle exchanges and divine presence that one can experience in the natural...
15 May, 2025
The Tablelands News, Atherton News
Styling it up in Yungaburra
FASHIONISTAS in Yungaburra will be able to view the latest offerings...
Country music to fill rotunda
COUNTRY music will echo through Bruce Jones Park at Yungaburra this Sunday.
Laughter awaits at Mother’s Day event
IF laughter is what you’re looking for this Mother’s Day, an event in...