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Famous Cup a highlight of ball
IT’S the race that stops a nation but it is rare for those living in regional areas to view the highly-sought after Melbourne Cup.
20 August, 2026
General News
Initiative to break the cycle
THE Mareeba Animal Refuge is stepping up to break the cycle of unplanned animal litters, with 18 local pets taking...
19 August, 2026
New offices approved in Lloyd Street
A REGIONAL aged care in-home service plans to set up permanent offices...
Parkland cost still unknown
QUESTIONS about the cost of opening Priors Creek Parklands and of...
Mayoral campaign reveals key issues for council
CANDIDATES vying to be the next Mayor of Tablelands Regional Council...
Community & Business
When Harry met Esther
ESTHER and Harry Grogan are at it again. Happily celebrating their life together with a huge mob of family and...
19 August, 2026
Celebrating Ruby’s new place of residence
A PERMANENT home for “Ruby” the stationary steam engine will be...
Famous ‘foodie’ discovers Shish
TUESDAY night at Mareeba’s Shish restaurant on Byrnes Street was like...
Disability service expands
WHAT began as a not-for-profit disability service provider operating...
Sport
A Grades out, Ressies through
THE Mareeba Gladiators Reserve Grade and the Atherton Roosters Under 19s are the only Tablelands teams still standing...
17 August, 2026
Bulls keep finals hopes alive
THE Mareeba Bulls have kept their slim finals hopes alive after securing...
Local trainer, jockey best in the region
MAREEBA horse trainer Alex Malliff has capped off a very successful...
Herberton’s speedway action
TABLELANDS driver Mick Schuch has picked up a win at this month’s...
On The Land
Sahara Brahmans ready for beef day
SOME of the region’s best stud cattle will be on show at the Better Beef Open Day this weekend, with Arriga’s Sahara...
18 August, 2026
Show wins set stud up for open day
WITH two exceptional agricultural shows completed, Telpara Hills is...
Book to inspire new generation for ag
A NEW book has been released to inspire young people to pursue a career...
Decision time for future of farming
AUSTRALIAN agriculture is facing important decisions that will shape its...
Entertainment
Worm your way into the Yungaburra Book Fair
BOOKWORMS, or bibliophiles, be ready for the 18th consecutive Yungaburra Book Fair at the towns Community Hall this...
20 August, 2026
Live, local and louder
POPULAR Far North Queensland high-energy rock band Poundcake will be...
Calling all FNQ artists
ARTISTS from across the Atherton Tablelands and Far North Queensland are...
Ready to rumble at Mt Carbine
AN action-packed day filled with the excitement of bull and horse riding...
