Latest News
Frustration over faulty footpath
A 79-year-old wheelchair bound woman says she is being forced to put her life at risk because of a section of footpath she cannot negotiate with her scooter, forcing her to have to
6 February, 2026
General News
New facilities boost student support
LEARNING and wellbeing support at Mareeba State School will continue to improve in 2026, with the school’s recently...
6 February, 2026
River front makeover
A NEW project to create the Mareeba Barron River Fire Trail will provide...
Night works to continue for Barron River bridge
NIGHTTIME maintenance and inspection works on the Barron River bridge...
Men on kidnapping, extortion charges
TWO men from Mareeba and Mt Molloy allegedly on the hook for kidnapping...
Community & Business
Waterfall name to honour Dawn
TABLELANDS Mayor Rod Marti has sent a letter of support to a State Government department to back a proposal to name a...
4 February, 2026
Community-based care a region first
AFTER more than a year in development, and staying true to its...
Stormy start, but 50 years happy
AS the saying goes, ‘a bad start is a good finish’, and after 50 years,...
Sign up to clean up Australia
LOCALS can now sign up to clean up areas around their towns on 1 March.
Sport
Former Gladiator signs with Titans
MAREEBA boy Quaide Gostelow is well on his way to chasing his NRL dreams after signing a three-year contract with the...
2 February, 2026
Gladiators preseason in full swing
PRESEASON is officially in full swing for the Mareeba Gladiators, as...
Atherton hold fourth after loss
LOCAL cricketers were finally able to get a full game in at the weekend...
Junior league sign on
A JUNIOR rugby league sign on day and skills session will be held by the...
On The Land
First cattle sales near
DESPITE some anticipated initial transport difficulties incurred on Peninsula roads, the first of the Far North’s...
31 January, 2026
Award winning coffee grower expands crop
MAREEBA's award-winning coffee producers Jack Murat Coffee is expanding...
Wet season adds to transport woes
THE current seasonal rainfall might be very welcome in some sectors, but...
Market conditions favourable for exports
EXPORT market demand supported elevated prices for Australian lamb,...
Entertainment
Yacht rock revival returns
SETTING sail into February, the 30-year celebrations at the Reef Hotel Casino are full steam ahead, welcoming back by...
5 February, 2026
Local musician continues to shine
SINGER-songwriter Victoria Crosby is powering on in the country music...
Jersey auction night thrills
THE Mareeba Leagues Club is set to be hopping this weekend as the...
Catch a glimpse of Tablelands art
THERE is still time to catch Glimpses, by local artist Tim Ellis at the...
