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Bosnic joins shire team
MLADEN Bosnic is the new Mareeba Shire Councillor following his successful bid in the April 5 by-election postal vote.
22 April, 2025
General News
Candidates take Katter on in Kennedy
KENNEDY voters have eight candidates to choose from when they go to the polls for the 3 May Federal election.
20 April, 2025
LNP launches campaigns
NATIONALS Leader David Littleproud and Shadow Minister for Northern...
Greens name candidates
THE Greens have announced two candidates who will stand for the upcoming...
Police gearing up for busy time
FAR Northern police are gearing up for a busy two weeks, ensuring...
Community & Business
Lions celebrate milestone
MALANDA Lions celebrated 60 years of operation recently with a gathering of Lions branch members from Mareeba and...
19 April, 2025
Funds on offer for local playgroups
PLAY in regional and remote Queensland is set to be boosted, with...
Digital insights for small business
MAREEBA Shire’s small businesses can kick start Queensland Small...
School donates for blood cancer
THE student council at Mareeba State High School recently held a World’s...
Sport
Boorman takes out top 3 club awards
THE Atherton Cricket Club held their end-of-season presentations recently which looked back on and celebrated player...
19 April, 2025
Mareeba captain the best behind the stumps
THE captain of Mareeba Cricket Club’s 1st Grade side was recognised as...
Competition close at swimming carnival
CLOSE competition for sports houses and racers made St Stephen’s recent...
The Bulls suffer a 3-0 loss
THE Mareeba Bulls suffered another loss at the weekend, going down to...
On The Land
Vege growers’ resource just a click away
AUSVEG is encouraging Australian vegetable growers to make the most of a new online resource which has put a wealth...
18 April, 2025
Irrigation technology gets put to the test
AN innovative irrigation demonstration has begun in Dimbulah which aims...
Fifth generation dairy farmer positive on future
FIFTH generation dairy farmer Henry Bevan is a perfect example of the...
Farmers push for mental health action
FARMERS for Climate Action has welcomed the joint statement from the...
Entertainment
Moffat watches part of new exhibition
A PAIR of 19th-century gold watches once owned by John Moffat and his wife Margaret is part of a new exhibition in...
18 April, 2025
New play from Mareeba playwright
A NEW play written by Mareeba playwright Ken Cotterill will be featured...
Yungaburra rotunda favourite returns to the stage
A ROTUNDA favourite will return to Yungaburra for the free concert this...
Play promises laughs galore
IT will be an evening of laughter when the Mareeba Theatre Group puts on...