Latest News

Probe into council’s use of waterhole
TABLELANDS Regional Council is investigating claims that it has been illegally draining water from a well-known waterhole on Silver Valley Road to use on its roadworks.
3 November, 2026
General News
Report shows steady progress
A CLEAN audit bill of health, more funds from the Federal Government for town infrastructure, a tightening of cyber...
3 November, 2026
Aged home set to double
MAREEBA’S aged care home is planning to double its capacity to service...
Hotspot for migration
THE Tablelands has emerged as a hotspot for newcomers, with the latest...
By-election this Saturday
RESIDENTS living in Division 1 of Tablelands Regional Council are...
Community & Business
Adoptions needed ahead of busy period
WITH a full cattery and dozens of other animals needing a home, the Mareeba Animal Refuge is encouraging the...
29 October, 2026
120 graves now identified
A PROJECT that involves identifying previously unmarked graves at...
New wheels for student
A LUCKY student at Biboohra State School has won a bicycle after she...
Churches unite
SIX churches in Mareeba are joining forces to hold a tent crusade over...
Sport
Dimbulah hosts Fantin Cup
FOOTBALL, friendship and decades of community pride came together at Bruno’s Park on Saturday as Dimbulah hosted...
2 November, 2026
Two titles for Chong at professional debut
MAREEBA bodybuilder Carol Chong has picked up two championship titles in...
Malanda students shine
TWO students from Malanda will head off to the National Championships...
Queensland Azzuri claim win
THE annual rugby league clash between a Federazione Italiana Rugby...
On The Land
Farming future expands with new fruit venture
ALMADEN-based graziers James and Janelle O’Shea know what it’s like in terms of hard work and the effects of external...
29 October, 2026
Concerns grow over pineapple import plan
HOT on the heels of the pomelo import debacle, the Federal Government is...
Field day focus on soil
WET Tropics Soilcare (WETS) will be holding another Field Day this...
Young farmers showcase waterway
WHEN Sarah and Delon Curcio took over part of the family farm near...
Entertainment
Halloween special and Cup celebration
ONE of the world’s leading Queen tribute bands, Killer Queen, will deliver two huge performances at the Reef Hotel...
29 October, 2026
Halloween ‘Spooktacular’
HALLOWEEN is coming to the Tablelands this week with “The Priors Shriek...
‘Ember’ sparks new era for Nadine
THE release of her debut single has marked a major milestone in the...
Best cars and bikes around
THE region’s best old, new and vintage cars and bikes will all be on...







