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Targeting feral pigs, woody weeds
FERAL pig and woody weed control programs are beginning in the Herbert catchment as Terrain NRM and its partners intensify efforts to improve water quality in a river system
8 February, 2026
General News
Council gets in early to secure CEO
MAREEBA Shire Council has renewed chief executive officer Peter Franks’ contract for another five years.
7 February, 2026
Buy products ‘made right here’
A NEW campaign to encourage Australians to buy products made in this...
New lots to come online
TWELVE new residential lots will be developed off McGrath Road in Mareeba.
Frustration over faulty footpath
A 79-year-old wheelchair bound woman says she is being forced to put her...
Community & Business
A young scientist in the making
A MAREEBA High student has received a CSIRO award after completing an independent investigation that met the national...
7 February, 2026
Free water therapy program returns
A POPULAR free hydrotherapy program will return to the Atherton Pool...
Waterfall name to honour Dawn
TABLELANDS Mayor Rod Marti has sent a letter of support to a State...
Community-based care a region first
AFTER more than a year in development, and staying true to its...
Sport
Former Gladiator signs with Titans
MAREEBA boy Quaide Gostelow is well on his way to chasing his NRL dreams after signing a three-year contract with the...
2 February, 2026
Gladiators preseason in full swing
PRESEASON is officially in full swing for the Mareeba Gladiators, as...
Atherton hold fourth after loss
LOCAL cricketers were finally able to get a full game in at the weekend...
Junior league sign on
A JUNIOR rugby league sign on day and skills session will be held by the...
On The Land
First cattle sales near
DESPITE some anticipated initial transport difficulties incurred on Peninsula roads, the first of the Far North’s...
31 January, 2026
Award winning coffee grower expands crop
MAREEBA's award-winning coffee producers Jack Murat Coffee is expanding...
Wet season adds to transport woes
THE current seasonal rainfall might be very welcome in some sectors, but...
Market conditions favourable for exports
EXPORT market demand supported elevated prices for Australian lamb,...
Entertainment
Yacht rock revival returns
SETTING sail into February, the 30-year celebrations at the Reef Hotel Casino are full steam ahead, welcoming back by...
5 February, 2026
Local musician continues to shine
SINGER-songwriter Victoria Crosby is powering on in the country music...
Jersey auction night thrills
THE Mareeba Leagues Club is set to be hopping this weekend as the...
Catch a glimpse of Tablelands art
THERE is still time to catch Glimpses, by local artist Tim Ellis at the...
