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The Shire’s estimated resident population of 22,000 is dispersed across 53,457 km2. Mareeba, with a district population of over 10,000, is the main commercial and administrative centre and lies 64 km south west of Cairns. Most of the shire’s remaining population reside in and around smaller towns and districts including Kuranda, Koah, Speewah, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Mutchilba, Dimbulah, Irvinebank, Watsonville, Almaden and Chillagoe.

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January 9, 2020

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January 9, 2020 in General News, Latest from Council

Celebrate Australia Day at Dimbulah

Mareeba Shire's unsung heroes and high achievers will be acknowledged at Council's official Australia Day…
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December 17, 2019 in General News

Xmas Lights Competition Winners 2019

Thank you to all the entrants for getting into the festive season by decorating their…
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November 27, 2019 in General News

Improving Environmental Outcomes

Mareeba Shire Council recently completed the upgrade of the Barang Street Sewerage Pump Station at…
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November 20, 2019 in General News, Latest from Council

Mareeba Airport Upgrade Complete

Mareeba, the Atherton Tablelands and wider Gulf and Cape York regions are set to benefit…
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November 8, 2019 in General News, Latest from Council

Pool Filters Upgrade Complete

Maintenance of the Mareeba and Dimbulah swimming pools has been made easier and more efficient…
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Sunday, 26 January 2020

Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony 2020

Join us this Australia Day in Dimbulah and help celebrate our local heroes and welcome the Shire’s newest citizens. The...

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Sunday, 26 January 2020

Family Fun Day at Dimbulah

Join in the fun at Dimbulah Community Centre’s Family Fun Day!

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Sunday, 26 January 2020

Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony

Mareeba Shire’s unsung heroes and high achievers will be acknowledged at Council’s official Australia Day celebration at Dimbulah on Sunday...

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