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70 years of football pride in Dimbulah
FROM informal games on a school oval to regional championships and Queensland representatives, Dimbulah Football Club’s 70-year history is a story of migrant endeavour, sporting
13 November, 2026
General News
Back-up shelter near completion
AS the wet season approaches, Mareeba Shire Council’s plan to have another community shelter in times of major...
13 November, 2026
Tablelands a hotspot for domestic migration
THE Tablelands has emerged as a hotspot for newcomers, with the latest...
Man arrested over stolen vehicle rampage
A MAN who went on a wild rampage with a stolen tip truck across the...
Interest in Field Days builds as bookings begin
WITH strong interest already growing for this year’s Rotary FNQ Field...
Community & Business
College milestone celebration
A CELEBRATION of Catholic education in Mareeba will be held later this month when St Stephen’s marks its 20th...
12 November, 2026
Birthday fundraiser for Mareeba Animal Refuge
A BIRTHDAY Bash fundraiser will be held by the Mareeba Animal Refuge...
Postal service celebration
FOUR team members at Atherton Post Office are celebrating a combined 123...
Celebrate community achievers
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2027 Mareeba Shire Australia Day Awards...
Sport
Another buckle for Braydon
THE unstoppable Braydon Wellby has claimed his second consecutive and third overall Open Bullride Championship...
9 November, 2026
Huge funding boost for sports clubs
THREE sporting clubs in Mareeba have received around $1.74 million in...
Atherton finds its first win
THE Atherton Cricket Club celebrated its first win of the season at the...
Brothers unite for football milestone
TWO sets of three brothers added a special family connection to the...
On The Land
Bright new labels for Mareeba pineapples
AS Mareeba’s largest pineapple producer starts a six-month picking season, it has launched a bright new “hello...
7 November, 2026
Using friendly fungi to help protect bees
NEW research unveiled at a major industry conference last month has...
Farming future expands with new fruit venture
ALMADEN-based graziers James and Janelle O’Shea know what it’s like in...
Concerns grow over pineapple import plan
HOT on the heels of the pomelo import debacle, the Federal Government is...
Entertainment
Village ready for Christmas event
THE Historic Village Herberton will kick off the festive season with its annual Christmas shopping event this...
12 November, 2026
Early days captured in exhibition
WATERCOLOUR artist Perry Smith is hosting a new exhibition of his works...
Let the Christmas festivities begin!
CHRISTMAS is coming to Malanda next week!
Dance program gets locals connected
A FREE community dance program is being launched in Mareeba this weekend...
