Latest News

Bilney seeks top job
THE race to become the next Mayor of Tablelands Regional Council has begun, with Rod Marti announcing his resignation from the position late last week and his Deputy Dave Bilney
30 June, 2026
General News
Budget hits ratepayers
TABLELANDS ratepayers will be hit with a 5.9% rise in annual rates as well as increases in sewerage, water and waste...
30 June, 2026
Survey yields shocking results for TRC
A COMMUNITY survey on the performance of Tablelands Regional Council has...
Magpie takes top spot in bird count
THE results of the 2025 Aussie Bird Count have finally been revealed,...
Historical group urgently seeks members
MAINTAINING the recording of history and providing access for the public...
Community & Business
Thrills and fun await at annual show
THIS year’s Atherton Show will deliver something for everyone – from thrill seekers and showbag collectors to...
27 June, 2026
Insights into breathing
A DEEP dive into the dynamics of breathing will be the focus of a free...
Dive into pool pass
KEEN swimmers will have the chance to test out all of the region’s pools...
Kids learn joys of cycling
THE AusBike Roadshow program made its way to Tablelands schools...
Sport
Roosters break rival’s streak
THEY say all good things must come to an end and it was only fitting that the team to break the Mareeba Gladiators’...
29 June, 2026
Bulls topple Egde Hill at home
THE Mareeba Bulls have announced themselves as genuine contenders in the...
Shephard, Malone on show
TWO of Mareeba’s most talented bull riders will be showcasing their...
Motorcross action
THE Mareeba Motorcross Club is hosting its annual JRs TNQ Motorcross...
On The Land
Drones over troubled waters
OVER 30 people including farmers, graziers, residents, educators, researchers and government agencies took part in a...
27 June, 2026
Australia a standout in global beef sector
TIGHTENING global supply and firm international demand is expected to...
Grants to plant trees for bees
GRANTS are on offer for community groups and organisations to increase...
Positive numbers at sales
WHILE regular cattle sales at Mareeba Saleyards continued last week, the...
Entertainment
New book sheds light on war history
TABLELANDS romance author Frances Dall’Alba has just released her 10th...
Music in the park
GET ready for another Sunday in the Park this weekend when the fabulous...
Four years of dance
LOCAL dance group Dance4Life will be celebrating its 4th birthday this...






