Latest News
Real game-changer for Atherton’s elderly
WORK has begun on a $4.2 million housing project in Atherton which will support older women to age in their own homes.
24 April, 2025
General News
Roads dominate election discussion
THE poor condition of the region’s roads and the fragility and inadequateness of the transport network for trucks...
23 April, 2025
Centre to celebrate milestone
AN exciting year awaits the Mareeba Heritage Centre, with a myriad of...
Bosnic joins shire team
MLADEN Bosnic is the new Mareeba Shire Councillor following his...
Pushes for bike trail funds
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, State Member for Hill Shane...
Community & Business
Tree planting a win-win
FIVE Indigenous young people are getting the opportunity to gain new qualifications and a year’s full-time work in...
23 April, 2025
Thousands to attend ceremonies
THIS Friday, thousands of people from across the region will be...
Diggers honoured with official graves
TWO World War 1 diggers who died more than 70 years ago finally have...
Lions celebrate milestone
MALANDA Lions celebrated 60 years of operation recently with a gathering...
Sport
Bullride series returns with ANZAC round
THE eagerly anticipated Great Northern Bullriding Series will host its first event of the year this weekend to honour...
23 April, 2025
Eels claim cross country trophy
Atherton State High School held their cross country event recently which...
Gladiators to host ANZAC game
LOCAL rugby league will return this week as the Mareeba Gladiators host...
Boorman takes out top 3 club awards
THE Atherton Cricket Club held their end-of-season presentations...
On The Land
Vege growers’ resource just a click away
AUSVEG is encouraging Australian vegetable growers to make the most of a new online resource which has put a wealth...
18 April, 2025
Irrigation technology gets put to the test
AN innovative irrigation demonstration has begun in Dimbulah which aims...
Fifth generation dairy farmer positive on future
FIFTH generation dairy farmer Henry Bevan is a perfect example of the...
Farmers push for mental health action
FARMERS for Climate Action has welcomed the joint statement from the...
Entertainment
Moffat watches part of new exhibition
A PAIR of 19th-century gold watches once owned by John Moffat and his wife Margaret is part of a new exhibition in...
18 April, 2025
New play from Mareeba playwright
A NEW play written by Mareeba playwright Ken Cotterill will be featured...
Yungaburra rotunda favourite returns to the stage
A ROTUNDA favourite will return to Yungaburra for the free concert this...
Play promises laughs galore
IT will be an evening of laughter when the Mareeba Theatre Group puts on...
