Latest News
National sponsors size up Race
THE Great Wheelbarrow Race is attracting interest from across the country, with sponsors already keen to negotiate next year’s event.
27 May, 2026
General News
Amaroo park funding fees refused again
ANOTHER bid by developers behind the Amaroo Estate to channel infrastructure charges into community park upgrades has...
27 May, 2026
Flying fox roost frustrates residents
NEARBY residents of a flying fox roost in Mareeba are beyond frustrated...
Strong public response to ‘Agrihood’
THE concept of creating an Agrihood in Mareeba is falling on interested...
Crime Stoppers’ decision under fire
OPPOSITION is growing over Queensland Crime Stoppers’ decision to...
Community & Business
Mareeba founder’s obelisk revamped
A LOVE of local history and a strong familial link have made for a marked improvement to the appearance of an obelisk...
26 May, 2026
Big street clean-up planned
VOLUNTERS of the Atherton Enhancement Group are gearing up for a big...
Community hub ignites
OVER 120 people came through the doors of Ignite Community Hub when it...
Bush bash for Glasgow-bound pipers
THE United Tableland Pipe Band is going bush to raise funds for two of...
Sport
Quaid Rd petition gathers support
A PETITION calling for Quaid Road to be made accessible to the public and declared a road of significant importance...
26 May, 2026
Local sides sit in Top 4
THE Mareeba Gladiators have joined the Atherton Roosters in the Top 4 of...
Bulls show fight despite narrow loss to comp leaders
THE Mareeba Bulls produced one of their grittiest performances of the...
Alana off to second World Championships
A YOUNG woman from Mutchilba will be on the hunt for her second gold...
On The Land
Farmers pommelled over imports
MAREEBA fruit growers have told Member for Kennedy Bob Katter they are furious with the Federal Government for...
22 May, 2026
Applications open for water
FARMERS in the Barron River region can now apply for some of 18,250...
New live cattle comp
FAR Northern cattle producers are being encouraged to enter in a new...
Farmland sales ‘subdued’
HIGHER farm costs exacerbated by the US-Iran war, the prospect of...
Entertainment
Do the time warp in Yungaburra
EVER wanted to decorate a clouche hat or enter a horseshoe-throwing competition? Perhaps sneaking into a Speak Easy...
21 May, 2026
The circus fun is back
THE Great Moscow Circus is returning to the Mareeba after six years,...
It’s a classic for music lovers
EXPERIENCE an unforgettable evening of classical music performed by two...
Great afternoon of fashion, racing
TALENT in both fashion and horse racing will be on show at the Mareeba...
