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Brightest youth on show at comp
THREE St Stephen’s Catholic College students finished in the top three across their respective age groups at the recent Mario Calanna Public Speaking Competition.
12 August, 2026
General News
All aboard for Moomin
A NEW steam train journey will be launching from Herberton this month, heralding what could be a bold new tourism...
12 August, 2026
Carbine roadhouse blues
A RESIDENT at Mt Carbine’s Brooklyn Village is dismayed over the lack of...
Hitting the right note
AN Atherton composer has become the first high school student ever...
Dog entry refusal prompts warning
A BLIND man has spoken out after an Atherton physiotherapist refused to...
Community & Business
Foliage and fauna, a champion combo
AFTER 31 years, you get to know a property, not just its flora, but its feel, its aspects, its special moments.
11 August, 2026
Eyes on the prize
PHOTOGRAPHS or footage of natural disaster impacts are the subject of a...
First eisteddfod success
STUDENTS from Atherton State School have come away with a first place...
Walk the walk for cancer
A FUNDRAISING and awareness campaign focussed on ovarian cancer will...
Sport
Narrow margins in final round
THE Atherton Roosters have finished third following a four-point win over the Tully Tigers at the weekend, while the...
10 August, 2026
Bulls let early lead slip against Dolphins
THE Mareeba Bulls let a dream start slip through their fingers after...
Swift promotion for Dimbulah student
DIMBULAH’s Xtrheem Taekwondo has produced yet another black belt, with...
Mt Carbine Bull and Bronc Ride
MT Carbine was rocking on Saturday night, with a record crowd turning...
On The Land
National research program for coffee
A NEW $4 million national research program aims to boost the production and consumption of Australian grown coffee,...
8 August, 2026
Growers to gather for gala
LOCAL growers will gather for a gala dinner next month where the 2026...
Throw on a flanno for farmers
AS farming families across Australia continue to battle natural...
Water carryover trial in the works
FARMERS are being encouraged to hold off on temporary water transfers...
Entertainment
Ready to rumble at Mt Carbine
AN action-packed day filled with the excitement of bull and horse riding mixed with live entertainment and lots of...
6 August, 2026
Trio treat for rotunda
THE talented Jeanette Wormald Trio will perform at the Sunday in the...
Maize Festival set to get underway
THE countdown is on to this year’s Maize Festival, with a High Tea...
Forest flora and fauna inspire new exhibition
AN exhibition of intricate printmaking and hand-crafted timber...
