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Gearing up for the Gillies party
A TASTE of what’s in store for the upcoming Gillies Centenary Celebrations was previewed at the Yungaburra Pub recently when a photoshoot captured some of the fabulous fashions of
2 July, 2026
General News
Council wins two state awards
MAREEBA Shire Council has been recognised as the best in the state with two separate awards for its small...
1 July, 2026
Steady growth for Mareeba
MAREEBA real estate was stable, upward moving and did not reflect the...
Bilney seeks top job
THE race to become the next Mayor of Tablelands Regional Council has...
Ootann Road is ‘stuck in the dust’
MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth has criticised the Queensland Budget for...
Community & Business
Be a part of the Mareeba rodeo vibe!
WITH only nine days to go before Mareeba’s iconic annual rodeo, organisers are encouraging everyone to consider how...
1 July, 2026
Historic aircraft in big move
VOLUNTEERS, local businesses and emergency services combined recently to...
Forum focus on 150 years
A FORUM to officially launch the logo for the Mareeba 150th anniversary...
Thrills and fun await at annual show
THIS year’s Atherton Show will deliver something for everyone – from...
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
Ukelele festival goes retro
IN a step back in time, this year’s Reef, Rainforest and Rivers (RRR) Uke FEST will be all about the swinging 60s...
2 July, 2026
Little Women: The Musical
A review, by Ken Cotterill
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...






