Latest News

Tight finishes for Anzac round
THE Atherton Roosters are holding firm first place on the FNQRL ladder following a tight win at the weekend, while the Mareeba Gladiators were just edged out at home.
27 April, 2026
General News
Malanda requests considered
A REQUEST from Malanda Gymnastics for Tablelands Regional Council to provide $10,500 for the painting of murals in...
22 April, 2026
Katter wants identity protection for vets
FEDERAL Member for Kennedy Bob Katter plans to introduce laws to protect...
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...
Community & Business
Four in a row for pet groomer
A LOCAL pet groomer has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards for the fourth...
24 April, 2026
A day to remember
THOUSANDS of people across the region will turn out this Saturday to...
The secret life of Ken Rudge
WHEN a local animal refuge was struggling to remain afloat, all of a...
Neighbours unite to restore land
NEIGHBOURS on the upper Beatrice River near Millaa Millaa are banding...
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
Producers help each other grow
MORE than 20 local producers attended the recent launch of a new peer-to-peer group supporting sustainable...
24 April, 2026
Sweet success for mango variety
LEADING fruit producer Piñata Farms has finalised its most commercially...
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...
Entertainment
Rodeo action awaits
THE town of Mt Garnet will be firing on all cylinders when it hosts its annual races and rodeo event over the May Day...
23 April, 2026
Lisa returns for casino anniversary
SOUL singer Lisa Hunt will return to The Reef Hotel Casino this weekend...
Fun night set for bull rides
THE first round of the Great Northern Bullriding Series will be held...
Great night of music awaits at TML
IF you like high energy rock or alternative country grit, Tablelands...







