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Judging honour for English
ONE of the region’s most successful and long-standing dairy farmers has been named as a judge for the prestigious 2027 New Zealand Dairy Event.
10 October, 2026
General News
Upgrade for water network
MT Molloy’s water infrastructure continues to strengthen, with almost $900,000 to be spent on replacing connection...
9 October, 2026
Yard checks are the key to finding electric ants
LANDOWNERS and residents are being asked to register for a free check on...
Conference to showcase shire’s attractions
MAREEBA will play host to the 2026 Queensland Information Centres...
Council wants ‘strategic’ land parcel in Kuranda
MAREEBA Shire Council plans to buy a parcel of land from the State...
Community & Business
Tree dedication a royal link to Ravenshoe
THE fascinating connections between the town of Ravenshoe, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, a Sydney Plane...
10 October, 2026
Mareeba health project on the national stage
MAREEBA Shire’s approach to rural primary health care challenges has...
There’s a doctor in the house
WHEN Dr Diana House arrived on the Atherton Tablelands three decades...
Officer’s memory lives on
POLICE officer Casey Blain was tragically taken more than a decade ago...
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
Torimba festival shines a spotlight on Ravenshoe
THE annual Torimba Festival kicks off this weekend with a line-up of events to set the tone for a two-week...
8 October, 2026
Bold sounds for Rotunda
THE vibrant sounds of brass, rhythm and melody will bring the Yungaburra...
Live and Local at TML
THREE talented musicians will take the stage at the Tablelands Music...
Bullriding bonanza awaits
BULLRIDING fans are spoilt for choice this week, with both the Great...
