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New park for travellers
A NEW tourist park near Dimbulah will provide “no frills” camping opportunities to cater for the increasing number of travellers looking for self-sufficient areas to park and stay.
7 October, 2026
General News
MP determined to get road open
MEMBER for Cook David Kempton has not given up on getting Quaid Road open to the public despite Transport Minister...
7 October, 2026
Join the Savannah singalong
PLENTY of whiskey and rye will be flowing at Savannah in the Round this...
Concerns over staff assaults at Lotus Glen
THE State Government has confirmed more than 350 prisoner assaults or...
Race is on to find a new councillor
THE race to find a new Division 1 councillor for the Tablelands is on,...
Community & Business
Officer’s memory lives on
POLICE officer Casey Blain was tragically taken more than a decade ago but his memory lives on as Police Remembrance...
7 October, 2026
Mental health month helps build local awareness
OCTOBER is Mental Health Month, and the Mareeba Community Centre is...
Talking about resilience
RESIDENTS, businesses and community groups across the Mareeba Shire are...
Diamantina wildlife presentation
WELL-known wildlife photographer Martin Willis will present a free talk...
Sport
Junior stars celebrated
STANDOUT players for the 2026 rugby league season were celebrated at Atherton Junior Rugby League’s annual...
6 October, 2026
Cowgirl takes out FNQ title
MAREEBA cowgirl Nicole Quinn has capped off a strong rodeo season after...
Barra Bash a bash
UNDESIRABLE weather could not stop the 365 keen fishermen from...
Fire away at come and try day
JOIN the SSAA Ravenshoe and District Sporting Shooters for a free come...
On The Land
Government suspends imported fresh pomelo
FNQ Growers says the suspension of fresh pomelo imports from Vietnam provides strong evidence to support Australian...
1 October, 2026
Irrigators urged to go for discount
ELIGIBLE irrigators within the Mareeba-Dimbulah water supply scheme are...
Flowering not a reliable indicator for mangos
CURRENT prolific flowering trees on Mareeba-Dimbulah and Far Northern...
Producer confidence picking up
SENTIMENT among Queensland’s primary producers has staged a turnaround,...
Entertainment
Gem of a festival this Sunday
HUNDREDS of gem collectors, rock hounds, fossickers and jewellery enthusiasts are expected to attend the very popular...
1 October, 2026
Writers take centre stage
FROM a one-act drama to a farcical musical comedy, six members of the...
Put a spring in your step at Festival
MORE than 200 performers will feature at this year’s Tablelands Folk...
Heritage machinery on display
A WIDE display of heritage tractors, trucks, engines and machinery will...
