Latest News
Highway a priority spot for new speed cameras
A 28km section of road on the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Kuranda has been identified as one of nine high-priority locations in the state for point-to-point speed cameras.
19 May, 2026
General News
Crime Stoppers volunteers axed
VOLUNTEERS of FNQ Crime Stoppers say they are “absolutely gutted” after major changes were announced affecting how...
12 May, 2026
Frustration drives range road petition
A NEW petition has been launched in a bid to accelerate repairs on the...
Range night closures are back again
SCHEDULED night closures on the Kuranda Range Road will start again this...
Tyler Braden joins lineup
RISING US country artist Tyler Braden has strengthened the...
Community & Business
Neighbourhood celebrations
THE Mareeba Community Centre has been bustling with activity this week holding daily events to mark Neighbourhood...
13 May, 2026
New program to help plan for emergencies
A NEW program to help vulnerable and disabled community members and...
Munch & Learn – digital workshops
SMALL businesses and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to thrive in...
Sessions to be better connected
MORE than 11,000 homes and businesses around the region have had their...
Sport
Bodybuilding win
MAREEBA local Carol Chong is now officially recognised as a professional bodybuilder after winning an amateur...
18 May, 2026
Johnston captains Qld team
LOCAL cricket superstar Rhys Johnston just recently returned from...
Tradie golf fun
PLENTY of meat trays and other prizes will be up for grabs at Mareeba...
Last-minute try to end thriller
A THRILLING last-minute try against the Southern Suburbs secured a win...
On The Land
New live cattle comp
FAR Northern cattle producers are being encouraged to enter in a new cattle standards contest to be decided in July.
14 May, 2026
Farmland sales ‘subdued’
HIGHER farm costs exacerbated by the US-Iran war, the prospect of...
Graziers face stock feed difficulties
FAR Northern graziers will be facing further production difficulties as...
Buffel grass – a feed of national significance
THERE’S been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental...
Entertainment
Elton tribute returns to Reef
A TRIBUTE to Sir Elton John will take over BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino later this month as part of the venue’s...
14 May, 2026
Country theme for Sunday concert
THE much-loved sounds of country music will fill the air at the...
Much-loved show ball set to return
THE much-loved Malanda Show Ball is set to return this year, with...
A night of ‘big little chats’
AFTER a small hiatus, Pecha Kucha is in full swing again with a great...
