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Bikers protect abused children
HAVING been told they are now the largest non-for-profit organisation, Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) are a global force dedicating their lives to the protection of abused
16 October, 2024
General News
$20M pledge on hospital
MAREEBA Hospital’s emergency department would be treated to a $20 million upgrade if Labor wins the State election in...
17 October, 2024
Roads red tape disaster
KEEPING up with road repairs following the impacts of natural disasters...
KAP wants unmanned speed cameras scrapped
UNMANNED speed cameras should be scrapped and replaced with a “strong...
Families fired up over compensation
THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is under fire about a planned...
Community & Business
Investigation into poisoning tree claims
FEARS that trees within the Atherton Arboretum have been poisoned are being investigated by the Department of...
17 October, 2024
Clean up call for Priors Creek
LOCALS are being encouraged to grab their hats and sunscreen and join...
Trail ride hits the heights
THE country was ideal, and the riders and horses keen for the kilometres...
Dog fine outrage
A MAREEBA couple have been forced to pay more than $300 because they...
Sport
Dimbulah’s football in the blood
NOT a lot of football events can boast three generations attending or playing in the one day, but in Dimbulah, it...
16 October, 2024
Savannah hosts bullriding series
SATURDAY afternoon at Savannah in the Round was nothing short of...
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...
On The Land
Record global beef production
THE first half of 2024 was stronger than had been expected in global beef markets, with record production, export and...
15 October, 2024
Farming for the future
WORLD famous Aussie farmers, Ian and Di Haggerty are coming to town with...
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...
Entertainment
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...
15 October, 2024
BIGGEST EVER! SAVANNAH HITS THE MARK
TENS of thousands of music-lovers flooded through the gates of Kerribee...
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...