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The secret life of Ken Rudge
WHEN a local animal refuge was struggling to remain afloat, all of a sudden, its annual costs were paid for, year after year.
22 April, 2026
General News
Katter wants identity protection for vets
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy Bob Katter plans to introduce laws to protect the identity of war veterans in the wake of...
22 April, 2026
Police confirm new speed cameras
SPEED cameras near Rainforestation on the Kuranda Range have been in...
War fallout is starting to bite
EVER increasing fuel prices are putting pressure on the local primary...
Armed robbery charges
THREE men have been charged over an armed robbery in broad daylight in...
Community & Business
Busy bees clean up town
THE recently formed Atherton Enhancement Group (AEG) is already hard at work cleaning up their own town, with almost...
22 April, 2026
Passionate mum up for global award
RAVENSHOE’s Nicola Baker has been named a finalist in this year’s Women...
Free sessions on composting
THREE free hands-on composting workshops will be held in the Mareeba Shire.
Free first aid training
FREE accredited first aid and CPR training is being offered to...
Sport
Roosters humming
THE Atherton Roosters celebrated a solid 40-12 over the Mossman Sharks at the weekend, while the Mareeba Gladiators...
20 April, 2026
Last-minute goal leads to draw
THE Mareeba Bulls were left to rue missed opportunities after a...
Biggest fight night yet
AROUND 500 people turned out to what was Spirit Muay Thai’s (SMT)...
Pro tennis program comes to Mareeba
A WELL-established Cairns tennis coaching academy is bringing its...
On The Land
Sweet success for mango variety
LEADING fruit producer Piñata Farms has finalised its most commercially successful Honey Gold mango season to date,...
17 April, 2026
Transport cost relief ‘urgent’
THE Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) is...
Mareeba’s coffee capital status grows
MAREEBA region’s claim to be the “coffee capital” of Australia has taken...
Reboot program to regenerate
FARMERS across the Atherton Tablelands are set to benefit from a new...
Entertainment
Bull rides return
IT’s time to dust off your boots and don your best pair of jeans as local rodeo action returns with the first round...
16 April, 2026
Free concert in the park
MAREEBA’S Arnold Park will be the place to be this Sunday afternoon, for...
Fundraiser for good cause
AN exclusive screening of the provocative movie, Bonhoeffer – Pastor,...
Momentum grows for Gillies celebration
PREPARATIONS for the 100th year celebrations of the Gillies Range Road...
