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Concern over disaster funding cuts
PROPOSED changes to national Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) has sparked actions from both the Mareeba Shire Council and Tablelands Regional Council, with calls for
3 July, 2026
General News
Council wins two state awards
MAREEBA Shire Council has been recognised as the best in the state with two separate awards for its small...
1 July, 2026
Steady growth for Mareeba
MAREEBA real estate was stable, upward moving and did not reflect the...
Bilney seeks top job
THE race to become the next Mayor of Tablelands Regional Council has...
Ootann Road is ‘stuck in the dust’
MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth has criticised the Queensland Budget for...
Community & Business
Be a part of the Mareeba rodeo vibe!
WITH only nine days to go before Mareeba’s iconic annual rodeo, organisers are encouraging everyone to consider how...
1 July, 2026
Historic aircraft in big move
VOLUNTEERS, local businesses and emergency services combined recently to...
Forum focus on 150 years
A FORUM to officially launch the logo for the Mareeba 150th anniversary...
Thrills and fun await at annual show
THIS year’s Atherton Show will deliver something for everyone – from...
Sport
Roosters break rival’s streak
THEY say all good things must come to an end and it was only fitting that the team to break the Mareeba Gladiators’...
29 June, 2026
Bulls topple Egde Hill at home
THE Mareeba Bulls have announced themselves as genuine contenders in the...
Shephard, Malone on show
TWO of Mareeba’s most talented bull riders will be showcasing their...
Motorcross action
THE Mareeba Motorcross Club is hosting its annual JRs TNQ Motorcross...
On The Land
Drones over troubled waters
OVER 30 people including farmers, graziers, residents, educators, researchers and government agencies took part in a...
27 June, 2026
Australia a standout in global beef sector
TIGHTENING global supply and firm international demand is expected to...
Grants to plant trees for bees
GRANTS are on offer for community groups and organisations to increase...
Positive numbers at sales
WHILE regular cattle sales at Mareeba Saleyards continued last week, the...
Entertainment
Gearing up for the Gillies party
A TASTE of what’s in store for the upcoming Gillies Centenary Celebrations was previewed at the Yungaburra Pub...
2 July, 2026
Pool celebrates 60 years
A GRAND community celebration is set for this weekend as the Mareeba...
Governor to open parklands
QUEENSLAND Governor Dr Jeannette Young will attend the official opening...
50 years of NAIDOC
A COMMUNITY event will be held at the Mareeba Turf Club next week for...






