Latest News
Carbine roadhouse blues
A RESIDENT at Mt Carbine’s Brooklyn Village is dismayed over the lack of communication about the recent closure of the local roadhouse, and the increasing dust drift from the
11 August, 2026
General News
A first step to opening Quaid Road
A PETITION that attracted 9202 signatures will be presented to the Queensland Parliament as the next step in...
11 August, 2026
Student housing secure
ONGOING university student accommodation will be assured following an...
Push back on tourism funds
A BID to provide a local tourism promotional body with $100,000 a year...
Planned burns for forest
PEOPLE living near the Herberton Range State Forest are being advised of...
Community & Business
Eyes on the prize
PHOTOGRAPHS or footage of natural disaster impacts are the subject of a Mareeba Shire Council competition open to the...
7 August, 2026
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...
Animal lovers put to the test
TEST out your knowledge of animals and raise money for a local refuge at...
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...
