Latest News

Gladiators six and counting
THE Mareeba Gladiators have tied local rivals, the Atherton Roosters, on the FNQ Rugby League ladder following their sixth consecutive win at the weekend.
15 June, 2026
General News
Avocadoes to take spot at show
A BRAND new commercial avocado growers’ competition is being introduced to the Atherton Show to celebrate the skill,...
13 June, 2026
New health service helps seniors
A MEDICAL practice in Atherton has teamed up with a local pharmacy as...
Frogbit bites the dust
MAREEBA Shire Council has led the way with its work in declaring Amazon...
Council says no to Wetherby Rd closure
MAREEBA Shire Council has objected to an application to permanently...
Community & Business
Kuranda lays out the welcome mat
WITH an influx of visitors expected during the cooler winter months, continues to evolve as more than just a day-trip...
12 June, 2026
Businesses celebrate excellence
THE region’s outstanding business operators were recognised recently at...
Call out for Mareeba Shire recipes
MAREEBA Shire Council is calling on the community to submit their...
Success at State awards
THE Express’ cadet journalist, Konnor Furber, has been judged as one of...
Sport
Gladiators on the climb
THE Mareeba Gladiators are looking golden after extending their winning streak to five-in-a-row following a win in...
8 June, 2026
Bulls storm back to defeat Stratford
THE Mareeba Bulls continued their climb up the FQPL Far North ladder...
Sides put up gallant fight
STUDENTS part of Mareeba State High School’s futsal program put up a...
Local sides remain strong
THE Mareeba Gladiators celebrated a strong 34-20 win over the Cairns...
On The Land
Second farm for Domigo
WHAT started as a quantum change in career paths four years ago has transformed a farm near Dimbulah, a Mareeba...
13 June, 2026
Successful field day
WET Tropics Soil Care Group (WETS) has conducted a successful field day...
‘Limited margin for error’ for dairy producers
AUSTRALIA’S dairy producers are facing the 2026/27 season with “limited...
Growers urged to give input into code
CANEGROWERS says Queensland’s sugar industry should be focused on future...
Entertainment
Millaa Millaa writers capture the story of place
A COLLECTION of short stories and poems celebrating the people, landscape, memories and spirit of Millaa Millaa will...
12 June, 2026
Music to flow at rotunda
YUNGABURRA’S Comm-unity Rotunda will come alive with vibrant music and...
Pseudo Echo bringing Funky Town to Atherton
FORTY years after Funky Town became an international hit, Pseudo Echo is...
Yungaburra artists group on show
A NEW exhibition by Yungaburra Village Artists (YVA) will showcase...







