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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TRANSFER STATION UPGRADE The Mareeba Waste Transfer Station will undergo a $1.5 million redevelopment to…
Students at Mt Molloy State School have been working with community members and local artists…
JULATTEN SCHOOL SAFETY IMPROVED The Julatten School bus turnaround and carpark upgrade is now complete,…
Items of Interest – Wednesday 18 September 2019
TRANSFER STATION UPGRADE The Mareeba Waste Transfer Station will undergo a $1.5 million redevelopment to…
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Calling All Artists
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) 2019/20 community grants round is now open. Individuals, groups…
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Don’t Light Fires
FIRE ASSISTANCE If you have been impacted by the recent bushfires, help may be available!…
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