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Herberton turns purple for annual festival
AS the trees change colour and the streets transform into a sea of purple, it’s time to welcome the Jacaranda Festival in Herberton.
15 October, 2024
General News
Families fired up over compensation
THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is under fire about a planned burn 12 months ago that went wrong and ended...
12 October, 2024
LNP commits to trial of micro-public transport
A MICRO-public transport pilot would be trialled to provide free...
Parties slammed for stance on road, bridge
KATTER’S Australian Party candidates for Hill and Cook have slammed the...
Cook candidates front forum
UPGRADING the Mareeba Hospital, constructing the long-awaited Mareeba...
Community & Business
Cassowary caution needed
DRIVERS have been warned about an adult cassowary who is risking its life and bringing traffic to a standstill along...
15 October, 2024
Adelene marks a wonderful 100 years
SHE’s got a wicked sense of humour and a mind as sharp as a tack, and...
New fund aimed at ag productivity
AN agriculture innovation fund designed to deliver cutting-edge insights...
Pensioners offered a helping hand
PENSIONERS in the Tablelands Regional Council area are getting help to...
Sport
Savannah hosts bullriding series
SATURDAY afternoon at Savannah in the Round was nothing short of eventful with the festival hosting the second-last...
14 October, 2024
Familiar faces to co-coach
A FRESH start is on the horizon for the Gladiators as they recently...
Local archery club full of good company
THE local Archery club recently held their annual Interclub Shoot that...
Tinaroo event not for the feint hearted
AN annual Tinaroo event aptly named the ‘Grin n Bear It Challenge’ was...
On The Land
Farming for the future
WORLD famous Aussie farmers, Ian and Di Haggerty are coming to town with Jane Slattery to present the innovative...
11 October, 2024
Stud buys up to boost breeding program
AN Atherton Tablelands beef cattle stud has bolstered its breeding...
Farmers get new voice
FARMERS now have a new way to voice their concerns about dealing with...
Strategy supports aquaculture growth
A NEW strategy for the aquaculture sector has been released by the...
Entertainment
BIGGEST EVER! SAVANNAH HITS THE MARK
TENS of thousands of music-lovers flooded through the gates of Kerribee Park over the weekend as the annual festival...
14 October, 2024
Savannah in the Round kicks off
SAVANNAH in the Round has officially kicked off with country folk,...
Festival fun at Ravenshoe
IT’S all happening in Ravenshoe this weekend as the Torimba Festival...
WONDER OF WOOD
WONDERFUL timber creations impressed patrons who attended the Festival...