Mareeba Lions 2018 Metrogaine

The Mareeba Lions 2018 Metrogaine will be held on Sunday the 17 June, 2018 will allow people to get out, have some fun and get a bit of exercise. All money raised from registrations and the BBQ to be held will go to the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. Tom Braes of Mareeba Lions said that it had been intended to join in the Lions Biggest BBQ with the Metrogaine so even if you don’t go in the event you can support the Club’s BBQ.  Clubs, Associations, groups or individuals wishing to participate in the event should contact any Mareeba Lions Club member for further information. Visit the Facebook page or email lionsmba@gmail.com for more information.

Teal Cake Stall

Council Meeting

An ordinary Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday 16 May, commencing at 9.00am. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

Council Meeting

An ordinary Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday 18 April, commencing at 9.00am. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

Council Meeting

An ordinary Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday 21 March, commencing at 9.00am. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

Council Meeting

An ordinary Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday 21 February, commencing at 9.00am. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

Dimbulah Kindy Fundraiser

Dinner Dance

Reef to Reef Mountain Bike Event

Dimbulah Lions Festival

Save the date! The Dimbulah Lions Festival will be held on Saturday 26 May 2018.

Mareeba Multicultural Festival

The Mareeba Multicultural Festival will be on Saturday 25 August 2018 at Arnold Park, Mareeba. The program starts at 9.30 am with a parade, followed by non-stop entertainment including Aboriginal, Torres Strait, PNG, Filipino, Italian, Spanish, Albanian, Greek, Polynesian and Australian performers.  Food stalls and craft stalls from a range of cultures, and the perfect weather in Mareeba at this time of the year, make this a day out not to be missed.

The program ends at 5pm. Admission is free with a range of donated prizes drawn throughout the day. Winners must be present at the time of the draw.

This is a chance for visitors to attend a major local community event.

The Mareeba Shire is home to people from some 64 different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, who have lived in harmony for many years before “Multiculturalism” became popular.  The festival highlights this diversity and harmony.

Last year, the Multicultural Festival attracted around 6,000 people who enjoyed a day of entertainment, from more than 30 cultures, in perfect weather.

For more information visit the Festival’s website.

Chillagoe Rodeo

Save the date! Friday night 11  May will be the  Ultimate Cowboy Challenge followed by the annual Chillagoe Rodeo on Saturday 12 May.

For more information visit the event’s Facebook page.

Mareeba Rodeo

The 2018 Mareeba Rodeo Festival commences on 30 June 2018 with the Junior Cowpokes Competition & Ute Muster. The following weekend sees the Mareeba Rodeo Ball on Friday 6 July 2018 kicking off a varied weekend of sports and activities including the Art Show, bocce, tennis, indoor bowls, lawn bowls and golf.

Downtown Parade: Friday  13 July 2018. The parade of queen entrants, floats, horses and trade displays is held on the Friday night of the Rodeo weekend and usually attracts crowds of around 4000 people. The Parade starts at 7:45pm and completes 2 circuits of Byrnes Street. At the conclusion of the parade, the Rodeo Festival Queen is crowned at the main stage.

Mareeba Rodeo: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July 2018. Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Race and Breakaway Roping. Local competitions are followed by our bigger and better “Battle of the States: QLD vs NSW” at Keribee Park, Mareeba.

For more information visit the Rodeo Association’s website. 

The Great Wheelbarrow Race

The Great Wheelbarrow Race will be held 18 – 20  May 2018. The annual event will start in Chillagoe and finish at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds on the Sunday.

For more information visit the event’s website of Facebook page.

Mareeba Netball Fundraiser

The Community Pantry

ANZAC Day

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

There will be services in Mareeba, Kuranda, Dimbulah, Mt Molloy, Chillagoe and Watsonville.

Contact council’s event officer on 4086 4722 for further information.

Queen’s Baton Relay

Mareeba Arts Festival

DATE CLAIMER: The Mareeba Arts festival will be held on Saturday 8 September 2018 at Arnold Park, Mareeba.

Tablelands Relay For Life AGM

The Tablelands Relay for Life Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 14 February 2018 at the Mareeba Shire Council chambers (65 Rankin Street, Mareeba) at 5.30pm.

For further information contact Emma Wilson
Phone: 4047 5509
Email: emmawilson@cancerqld.org.au

Library Lovers’ Day

Mulungu and Deadly Choices Partnership Launch

Australia Day at Dimbulah

NDIS Community Information Session

The NDIS will become available in the Cairns Region from 1 July 2018. Please join experienced staff from the National Disability Insurance Agency to learn more about accessing the scheme and the types of support that will be available for people living with a disability, their families and carers.

Mareeba RSL,  88 Byrnes St, Mareeba

• Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018, 9.30am
• Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018, 3.30pm

To Register
Please register online at https://ndisaccessmareeba.eventbrite.com.au or phone (07) 4412 3033 for assistance completing the online registration process.
Please let us know of any accessibility requirements.

Children under adult supervision are welcome. Places are limited.

Australia Day Awards

Join us as we celebrate Australia Day on Thursday 25 January at the Mareeba International Club from 6.30pm. Official proceedings will include the announcement of the Australia Day Awards winners followed by the cutting of the cake and a light supper.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said the annual event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those people who have been nominated for their outstanding contributions or achievements in our Shire.

“We are encouraging everyone to come along on Thursday night to celebrate what it means to be Australian and acknowledge those unsung heroes in our local community who make such a difference,” Cr Gilmore said.

“This year, we received 27 outstanding nominations of individuals and community groups who all, in some way or another, have made this Shire a better place.”

Mareeba Shire Council Australia Day Celebration
Awards Ceremony
Thursday 25 January
Mareeba International Club, Vaughan St Mareeba
From 6.30pm

Council Meeting 24 January 2018

Council Meeting – 15 November 2017

The next Council Meeting will be held in Council Chambers on 15 November 2017, commencing at 9am. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

Council Meeting Agenda 15 November 2017

Council Meeting Minutes 15 November 2017

BreastScreen is coming to Kuranda and Mareeba – Various dates

Dates:

Kuranda – Screening from 27 November – 5 December

Mareeba – Screening from 7 December – 13 February

WOMEN AGED 40+ BOOK YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT NOW – PHONE 13 20 50, BOOK ONLINE OR SEE YOUR HEALTH WORKER.

Council Meeting – 25 October 2017

Public Council Meeting Agenda 25 October 2017

Council Meeting Minutes 25 October 2017

Council Meeting – 20 September 2017

Kuranda NBN Network Information

Council Meeting – 16 August 2017

Council Meeting – 19 July 2017

Special Council Meeting – 21 June 2017

Council Meeting – 17 May 2017

Council Meeting – 19 April 2017

Council Meeting – 15 March 2017