Latest News
Weir reconstruction now completed
A MAJOR reconstruction of the Kuranda Weir has been completed, strengthening the infrastructure supporting the 66-megawatt Barron Gorge Hydro Power Station.
6 November, 2026
General News
Mareeba High moves in new direction
MAREEBA State High School is looking to the future with planned upgrades, a potential new logo, and working to build...
6 November, 2026
$10m funding for crossing and Byrnes Street flooding
NEARLY $10 million in Federal funding will be provided to Mareeba Shire...
Probe into council’s use of waterhole
TABLELANDS Regional Council is investigating claims that it has been...
Raid uncovers snakes and guns
SNAKES, stolen firearms and ammunition have been allegedly uncovered...
Community & Business
Cyclone film now online
A DOCUMENTARY that shows the impact of Cyclone Jasper on the Mareeba Shire is now available to view on the council’s...
5 November, 2026
FB page to celebrate 150th
A NEW Facebook page has been launched to share stories, photographs and...
Community fights for a cure
TASMANIA holds a bittersweet place in the heart of Malanda resident Bill...
Star students celebrated
STAR students were recognised for their academic, sporting, and artistic...
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
Dance program gets locals connected
A FREE community dance program is being launched in Mareeba this weekend with the aim of building social connection...
5 November, 2026
European-inspired works on show
HERBERTON artist Jean McMaster is hosting an Open Studio over two days...
Ready, set, shop!
WITH Christmas just seven weeks away, business owners in Atherton are...
Halloween special and Cup celebration
ONE of the world’s leading Queen tribute bands, Killer Queen, will...
