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Yungaburra artists group on show
A NEW exhibition by Yungaburra Village Artists (YVA) will showcase paintings, sculptures, glass, jewellery and more, in a celebration of years of practice, friendship, evolution
11 June, 2026
General News
Frogbit bites the dust
MAREEBA Shire Council has led the way with its work in declaring Amazon frogbit a pest, with the State Government now...
10 June, 2026
Council says no to Wetherby Rd closure
MAREEBA Shire Council has objected to an application to permanently...
SES sends SOS for volunteers
MORE volunteers are badly needed for the region’s SES groups, with a...
Cr fails to defer Atherton land move
A TABLELANDS councillor has attempted to defer a proposal to carve up a...
Community & Business
Businesses celebrate excellence
THE region’s outstanding business operators were recognised recently at the Tablelands Business Excellence Awards...
10 June, 2026
Call out for Mareeba Shire recipes
MAREEBA Shire Council is calling on the community to submit their...
Success at State awards
THE Express’ cadet journalist, Konnor Furber, has been judged as one of...
New mural takes pride of place
A NEW mural now graces the North Queensland Aviation Museum at Mareeba,...
Sport
Gladiators on the climb
THE Mareeba Gladiators are looking golden after extending their winning streak to five-in-a-row following a win in...
8 June, 2026
Bulls storm back to defeat Stratford
THE Mareeba Bulls continued their climb up the FQPL Far North ladder...
Sides put up gallant fight
STUDENTS part of Mareeba State High School’s futsal program put up a...
Local sides remain strong
THE Mareeba Gladiators celebrated a strong 34-20 win over the Cairns...
On The Land
‘Limited margin for error’ for dairy producers
AUSTRALIA’S dairy producers are facing the 2026/27 season with “limited margin for error” as they juggle rising input...
6 June, 2026
Growers urged to give input into code
CANEGROWERS says Queensland’s sugar industry should be focused on future...
Global ag investment event heading for Brisbane
THE world’s leading agriculture investment conference will be held in...
Graziers urged to enter
CATTLE producers in the region will have the opportunity to test their...
Entertainment
Car & bike showcase
CAR and bike enthusiasts will converge on Atherton this Saturday to see more than 300 classic cars, trucks and bikes...
11 June, 2026
World class harpists head to Kuranda
KURANDA will host world-class harpists at a retreat to be held in the...
Musical depicts loved book
ATHERTON Performing Arts is gearing up for its 2026 mainstage...
Mareeba Drive-In boot sale for animals
AFTER a “massive” turnout last year, Mareeba Drive-In is back to host...
