Tablelander

27/08/2026

An Atherton tradie has been jailed after pulling on a handbrake at 80kmh on a country highway in what a judge called “controlling and coercive” domestic violence behaviour.

The “coercive and controlling” driving behaviour of an Atherton tradie who slammed on a hand brake at high speed on a country road after his partner wouldn’t do what he asked has been punished with a prison term.

26/08/2026

Australian farmers could reap up to $15 billion a year from a biofuel revolution designed to slash the nation’s reliance on imported fuel and shore up energy security.

Exclusive: Farmers will be placed front and centre in Australia’s foray into biofuels, which could generate up to $15 billion a year for producers supplying the canola, grains and other products necessary to make the next generation of aviation fuel and bio diesel.

24/08/2026

The likely new mayor for Tablelands Regional Council spent his first unofficial day in the new role carving up a cow from his own farm to make Italian sausages to throw on the barbie for his family, friends and supporters.

23/08/2026

PREPARE TO LEAVE | A dangerous grass fire is closing in on areas of Mareeba, with authorities warning the situation could worsen within hours and cut essential services. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/4c14ul0

14/08/2026

Federal MP Matt Smith insists Far North Queensland councils must not be left to foot the bill, urging the state government to absorb proposed disaster funding cuts.

Federal Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith claims the onus is on the state government - not local councils - to fill the disaster funding shortfall under proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

12/08/2026

Police have appealed for information after a motorcycle rider was seriously injured and flown to hospital following a two-vehicle crash at Koah on the Atherton Tablelands.

Police are appealing for information after a man was flown to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the Atherton Tablelands.

11/08/2026

Katter’s Australian Party’s castle law bill, backed by more than 116,000 signatures, is set for a public hearing. https://bit.ly/4xxNURI

07/08/2026

A man charged with the manslaughter of Savannah Spence allegedly attempted to grab a police officer’s gun while recovering in hospital and could soon face further charges over the fatal crash.

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04/08/2026

Endeavour Foundation has apologised over its handling of the Mareeba hub closure, with the fate of the organisation’s 2.3ha property undecided.

A disability organisation has apologised for how the closure of its Mareeba centre was handled, with the fate of the organisation’s 2.3ha property undecided.

31/07/2026

The parents of a Mareeba police officer killed on duty 13 years ago have accepted a prestigious posthumous Blue Heart Medal on their son’s behalf.

A former Mareeba police officer who tragically died on duty 13 years ago has been awarded a prestigious medal for his dedication to service.