Latest News
National audience for Historic Village Herberton
HISTORIC Village Herberton and the stories of the Atherton Tablelands’ pioneering past was showcased to a national audience last week in the new season of Going Places with Ernie
19 March, 2026
General News
Tourism operators excited by upgrade
LOCAL tourism operators have received first-hand information of current Skyrail Stage 1 upgrades at the quarterly...
20 March, 2026
Works to begin on Kuranda landslips
TWO landslip trouble spots in Kuranda will have almost $3 million worth...
Anger over carpark closure
AN area that accommodated more than 110 carparks which catered to staff...
Water-wise projects gaining momentum
PROTECTING the Barron River and, in turn, the water running into the...
Community & Business
Free cuts for Youth Week
YOUNG people in the Mareeba Shire can celebrate Youth Week in style this year, with the council partnering with a...
19 March, 2026
New group to restore Atherton’s beauty
A COMMUNITY meeting that attracted over 60 disgruntled residents late...
Auction raises $37K for Etheridge flood recovery
A CHARITY auction organised and run by a small, family-owned Tolga...
Help turn a cuppa into a cure
CANCER Council is calling on Aussies to rally their family, friends, and...
Sport
Nod to the past in season opener
A LARGE home crowd turned out on Saturday night to watch the Mareeba Bulls open their 2026-27 season, marking the...
16 March, 2026
Rivals to clash in first round
A FIERCE clash between the Mareeba Gladiators and Atherton Roosters will...
Swimming success for Deacon
WAR cries and good, old-fashioned competition made St Stephen’s Catholic...
Golf club gears up for big comp
A $7,500 prize pool will be sure to attract some of the region’s best...
On The Land
New fund supports local dairy industry
A NEW fund is being established to support the future of the dairy industry on the Atherton Tablelands, with the...
14 March, 2026
Scholarship opportunity
FARMERS and those working in the agriculture industry are being invited...
Primary producer programs now open
APPLICATIONS for the 2026 intake of Rabobank’s Business Management...
Regional girls to reimagine agriculture
BECOMING a leader in agricultural technology isn’t just a possibility...
Entertainment
Treat for blues, rock music lovers
LOVERS of blues and rock music are in for a treat later this month when Darren Griffis takes the stage at Atherton’s...
19 March, 2026
Get creative at music workshops
FREE creative music workshops will be held in Mareeba, Kuranda and...
Tablelands tastes part of food celebration
TWO popular venues on the Tablelands will take part in a month-long...
Music lovers ready to rock
A NIGHT of country awaits patrons at the Tablelands Music Lovers...
