March 26, 2024 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

New Deputy Mayor for Mareeba Shire Council

Mareeba Shire Council elected Cr Lenore Wyatt as Deputy Mayor at today’s Statutory Meeting. Cr…
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March 26, 2024 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Mareeba Shire Welcomes New Council

The Mayor and Councillors were sworn in at a ceremony this morning at Council’s Chambers.…
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March 21, 2024 in News, Public Notices

Notice of Election Results 2024 – Councillors

The Electoral Commissioner has approved the declaration of the following candidates for Mareeba Shire Council.…
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March 19, 2024 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Anzac Day Thursday, 25 April 2024

Chillagoe Dawn Service: Assemble at 4am at the Chillagoe Town Hall. Service at 4:20am, followed…
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March 18, 2024 in News, Public Notices

Notice of Uncontested Election Results 2024 – Mayor

The Electoral Commissioner has approved the declaration of Angela Toppin as Mayor for Mareeba Shire…
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March 15, 2024 in News

Tom Gilmore OAM, Former Mayor, Remembered for His Significant Contribution

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Mayor and friend…
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March 12, 2024 in News

Pedestrian Access Restored Across Mt Lewis Road Bridge

Pedestrian Access Restored Across Mt Lewis Road Bridge Mareeba Shire Council is delighted to announce that…
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March 11, 2024 in News, Public Notices

Chillagoe Water Pressure

CHILLAGOE WATER UPDATE | Mareeba Shire Council would like to thank residents for their patience…
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March 6, 2024 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 6 March 2024

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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March 1, 2024 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Fogging Program and Pipework Imaging Planned for Mareeba

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents of a planned project to complete sewer fogging…
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February 28, 2024 in Featured, News

Kuranda Street Recycling Bins

New ‘Containers for Change’ public street bins have been installed in Kuranda for the recycling…
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February 21, 2024 in Featured, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 21 February 2024

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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February 12, 2024 in News, Public Notices

Be Wheelie Wise – Bin Collection Advice

Council collects an average of 106 tonnes of kerbside waste across the Shire per week.…
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February 2, 2024 in Featured, News, Public Notices

LIFTED Public Warning: No Swimming in the Barron River

Final Update - Monday, 19 February 2024 LIFTED - Public Warning - No Swimming in…
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January 29, 2024 in News, Public Notices

Kuranda Water Update

  KURANDA WATER UPDATE | Mareeba Shire Council would like to thank residents for their…
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January 29, 2024 in News, Public Notices

Public Notice: No Swimming in the Barron River

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise that a sewerage line breakage and blockage is resulting…
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January 24, 2024 in Featured, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 24 January 2024

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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January 24, 2024 in News, Public Notices, Uncategorized

Gallery Tropical Cyclone Jasper and Flooding December 2023 – January 2024

Julatten and Mt Molloy Kuranda, Koah and Speewah Mareeba - Emerald End Road / Cobra…
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January 5, 2024 in News

Great Australian Bites Thursday 25 January 2024

Name: Great Australian Bites 2024 | Mareeba International Club, Mareeba Date and time: Thursday 25…
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December 21, 2023 in News

Mareeba Shire Emergency Dashboard

Please visit Mareeba Shire's Emergency Dashboard for the latest emergency news, updates on services, roads,…
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December 21, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Disaster Assistance for Mareeba Shire

Information for the latest Disaster Support available for Mareeba Shire can be found here: Disaster…
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December 19, 2023 in News, Public Notices

Sunwater Interruption to Supply Advice – Mutchilba

Interruption to Supply MUTCHILBA TWS South Walsh Mareeba Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme Sunwater will be…
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November 21, 2023 in News

Businesses Participating in the Augmented Reality (AR) Treasure Hunt

Businesses and Council Facilities participating in the Augmented Reality (AR) Treasure Hunt Dimbulah Dimbulah Swimming…
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November 15, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 15 November 2023

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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November 8, 2023 in News

Optus Outage Impacting Council’s Phone Service

EDIT 13:00pm: The Optus outage has been restored and Council can now accept phone calls.…
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October 23, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Christmas Celebrations

Mareeba Shire Council has been making a list and checking it twice to look at…
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October 23, 2023 in Latest from Council, News, Public Notices

Mareeba Water Supply Conserve Water Until 30 June 2024

Council is requesting the community to reduce water usage whilst three (3) critical infrastructure projects…
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October 19, 2023 in News

19 October 2023 Fire Ban for Mareeba Shire

Mayor Angela Toppin, chair of the Mareeba Local Disaster Management Group, would like to remind…
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October 18, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 18 October 2023

Annual Report Adopted Mareeba Shire Council’s Annual Report 2022/23 has been tabled at today’s Ordinary…
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October 12, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News, Public Notices

Ordinary Council Meeting October 2023

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING | Please be advised that the Ordinary Council Meeting for Wednesday, 25…
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September 26, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Move It Aqua Classes

Update 5 March 2024: Due to popular demand, the free aqua classes will be extended…
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September 25, 2023 in News, Public Notices

Notice of Closure – 2 October 2023

Council’s Service Centre and Libraries will be closed on Monday for the King's Birthday public…
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September 20, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 20 September 2023

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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September 8, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Celebrating Seniors Week

Celebrating our Seniors with Seniors Morning Tea   Mareeba Shire Council will celebrate Seniors Month…
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August 30, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

New Mural Unveiled in Kuranda

The Kuranda community is now home to a new colourful and dramatic mural, Bulmba Ngirrma,…
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August 16, 2023 in Latest from Council, News, Public Notices

Local Government Elections

The 2024 local government elections will include elections for mayors and councillors in each of…
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August 16, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 16 August 2023

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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August 15, 2023 in Latest from Council, News, Projects, Public Notices

Work to Start at Rotary Park, Mareeba

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents about essential works to trim and remove a…
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July 19, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting 19 July 2023

Budget Focussed on Financial Sustainability Mareeba Shire Council’s 2023/24 Annual Budget was handed down at…
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July 19, 2023 in Latest from Council, News, Projects

Bicentennial Lakes Revitalisation Project – 24 July 2023

BICENTENNIAL LAKES REVITALISATION PROJECT The initial works will commence on the Southern Bicentennial Lakes Revitalisation…
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June 26, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Mareeba Splash Park Grand Opening

On Saturday, 24 June 2023, Council welcomed over 250 residents and visitors to the Mareeba…
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June 22, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 June 2023

CHILLAGOE RODEO GROUNDS At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 21 June 2023, Mareeba Shire…
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May 17, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting 17 May 2023

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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May 11, 2023 in News

New Toilet Facility for Mareeba CBD

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise planned work to construct a new toilet facility in…
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April 25, 2023 in News

National Simultaneous Storytime at your local library

Mareeba Shire Council will take part in National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) at all four libraries…
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April 24, 2023 in Featured, News

Celebrating Local Art and Culture

  Mareeba Shire Council will assist four community-led arts and culture projects with the announcement…
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April 21, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Video Campaign to Promote Shire

Mareeba Shire Council - "Proud to be Local' video series The below videos highlight people…
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April 19, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 19 April 2023

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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April 13, 2023 in News

New Remembrance Mural Completed in Mt Molloy

The Mt Molloy RSL Sub-Branch has unveiled a striking mural to remember those who served…
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April 3, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Project To Bring History to Light in Anzac Park

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents of the temporary closure of Anzac Park, Mareeba…
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March 27, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Bicentennial Lakes Revitalisation Project

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March 20, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Anzac Day Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Chillagoe Dawn Service: Assemble 4.28am at Town Hall; March and Service: Assemble 9.00am in Queen…
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March 15, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 15 March 2023

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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February 24, 2023 in News

Great Wheelbarrow Race 2023

Save the Dates. Friday, 12 May 2023, Saturday 13 May 2023 and Sunday, 14 May…
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February 21, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Peter Franks CEO Role Extended

Mareeba Shire Council CEO Peter Franks will continue in the top position, with his contract…
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February 16, 2023 in Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 15 February 2023

LATM PLAN ADOPTED FOLLOWING COMMUNITY CONSULTATION At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 15 February 2023,…
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January 27, 2023 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 25 January 2023

COUNCIL INVESTIGATES FUTURE OPTIONS FOR THE MAREEBA AIRPORT At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday,…
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January 26, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Australia Day Award Recipients 2023

Image Gallery: See bottom of the pageAt Council's annual Australia Day Awards Ceremony on Thursday,…
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January 25, 2023 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Progress Update: Parks and Open Spaces Action Plan

Parks and Open Spaces Action Plan Council's Parks and Open Spaces Strategy and Action Plan…
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December 23, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

Mareeba Eastern Catchment Park Open in Time for Christmas

Mareeba Shire Council is delighted to announce that the Mareeba Eastern Catchment Park is open…
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December 20, 2022 in Featured, News

Fauna & Flora Survey – Bicentennial Lakes

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents of a Fauna and Flora Survey that will…
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December 16, 2022 in News

Mareeba Shire Pool Services

Mareeba Shire Council is making arrangements to ensure that the Shire's swimming pools continue to…
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December 16, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Kuranda, Centenary Park – Revamped

22 December 2022 Mareeba Shire Council is pleased to advise that the Centenary Park Playground…
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December 15, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 14 December 2022

COUNCIL SEEKS TO EXPAND SOCIAL HOUSING SUPPLY At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 14…
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November 30, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Special Council Meeting 30 November 2022

At a Special meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday, 30 November 2022, it was…
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November 16, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 16 November 2022

COUNCIL RENAMES BRIDGE IN HONOUR OF BOB MADDEN At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday,…
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October 26, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 26 October 2022

ANNUAL REPORT ADOPTED Mareeba Shire Council’s Annual Report 2021/22 has been tabled at today’s Ordinary…
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October 24, 2022 in News

Bitumen Reseal Program October 2022

As part of Council’s commitment to providing high quality infrastructure, we allocate a substantial amount…
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October 19, 2022 in News

Planned Works Rankin Street Customer Service Centre

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents of planned works commencing on Thursday, 20 October…
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October 6, 2022 in News

Mareeba Rail Trail Upgrade

The upgrade to the Mareeba rail trail has been completed and it is wonderful to…
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September 21, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 21 September 2022

PLANS UNDERWAY FOR MARKET Mareeba Shire Council has granted conditional approval for a new market…
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September 12, 2022 in News

Funding for PCYC’s Pulse Cafe

Mayor Angela Toppin welcomes the funding announcement of $260,000 for the PCYC’s Pulse Café. “I…
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September 8, 2022 in News, Tenders

Mareeba Shire Council moves to VendorPanel

Whenever possible, Council proudly supports local businesses to supply our required goods and services. In…
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September 7, 2022 in News

John Doyle Bridge Closure

Anzac Avenue Water Main Upgrade | Mareeba Shire Council wishes to advise residents of the…
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September 1, 2022 in News

Upcoming Centenary Celebrations – of First Car Crossing the Kuranda Range

MEDIA RELEASE Upcoming Centenary Celebrations - Of First Car Crossing the Kuranda Range 10 am…
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August 25, 2022 in Featured, News

Dimbulah, you’re invited

Mareeba Shire Council invites all residents of Dimbulah and surrounds to give feedback on plans…
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August 17, 2022 in News

Newly Completed ‘Earth and Fire’ Mural sets the tone for Public Mural Action Plan

The Mareeba Shire Council’s Public Mural Action Plan will guide the creation of public art…
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August 17, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 17 August 2022

AMAROO PARK DEVELOPMENT ONE STEP CLOSER At the Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, 17 August…
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August 17, 2022 in News

Tender Awarded for Mareeba East Park Playground

Concept design image of the Mareeba East Park Playground At the Ordinary Council meeting on…
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August 16, 2022 in News

Grab a Bargain at the Buy Back Shop

The Buy Back Shop will open on Saturday, 20 August from 10am to 3pm. Councillor…
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August 12, 2022 in News

Volunteers Wanted

Would you like to join a friendly team and help make Kuranda a great place…
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August 12, 2022 in News, Tenders

Mareeba Shire Council moves to VendorPanel

Whenever possible, Council proudly supports local businesses to supply our required goods and services. In…
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August 5, 2022 in News, Public Notices

Have your say on the review and update of the Queensland Principal Cycle Network

Have your say on the review and update of the Queensland Principal Cycle Network Mareeba…
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August 3, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Proud to be a Local

Council recently caught up with community members to talk about the newly completed works on…
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July 20, 2022 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 20 July 2022

MAREEBA SHIRE BUDGET HANDED DOWN In handing down the Council's 2022/23 budget, Mareeba Shire Council…
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July 20, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Tender Awarded for Mareeba Splash Park

Concept design image of the Mareeba Splash Park.    The Mareeba Aquatic Centre will have…
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July 20, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

2022/23 Budget Handed Down

MSC Budget – 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023MSC Budget Snapshot – 1 July…
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July 14, 2022 in News

Bicentennial Lakes Upgrade to Build a Safe, Connected and Livable Community

A refreshed detailed design for the Bicentennial Lakes Active Recreation Upgrade will contribute to building…
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June 30, 2022 in Featured, News

Chillagoe Water Restrictions Lifted

Mareeba Shire Council has lifted Level 3 Water Restrictions in Chillagoe for the first time…
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June 28, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Councillor Community Forums

The Chillagoe Councillor Community Forum is planned for 6pm on Thursday, 8 September 2022 at…
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June 15, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 15 June 2022

LIFTING THE WEIGHT OF BYRNES STREET HIIT 40 Mareeba installs a new security camera and…
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May 18, 2022 in Featured, Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 18 May 2022

COUNCIL SPLASHES OUT ON ARTS & CULTURE PROJECTS The Mareeba Shire Council will assist 12…
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April 7, 2022 in News

Mareeba Shire Aquatic Centre and Swimming Pools Upcoming Public Holidays Opening Hours

Mareeba Shire Council advises residents of Aquatic Centre and Swimming Pools operating hours for the…
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April 5, 2022 in News

Anzac Day 2022

Chillagoe Dawn Service: Assemble 4.28am at Town Hall; March and Service: Assemble 9.00am in Queen…
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March 16, 2022 in Featured, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 16 March 2022

MAREEBA DEVELOPMENT ONE STEP CLOSER Mareeba Shire Council has approved the lease of a portion…
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March 15, 2022 in Featured, News

Byrnes Street Refresh

A 10-week project is about to kick off in Byrnes Street, Mareeba, as part of…
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February 17, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 16 February 2022

PARKS AND OPEN SPACES UPGRADES ON THE WAY Mareeba Shire Council has, today, endorsed a…
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February 8, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

Mareeba Ranked In Top Ten Fastest Growing Areas In Queensland

Queensland Treasury statistics reveal Mareeba Shire is now the sixth fastest growing Local Government Area…
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February 1, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

A Statement by Mareeba Shire Council to clarify the changes at the Waste Transfer Stations

In November 2021 the last cell at the Mareeba Landfill was completely filled and is…
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January 27, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

Australia Day Award Recipients 2022

At Council's Australia Day Awards Ceremony held on 26 January 2022, Mayor Toppin and Councillors…
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January 20, 2022 in News

Local Heroes Nominated – Australia Day 2022

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor, Angela Toppin, commends all the nominees for Australia Day Awards in…
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January 19, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest Council Meeting 19 January 2022

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL KEEPS COMMUNITY SAFETY TOP PRIORITY Mareeba Shire Council has pledged to ensure…
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January 19, 2022 in News

Council Funds New Septic for Mt Molloy Hall

At the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday, 19 January 2022, Councillors passed…
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January 19, 2022 in News

New RADF Committee Announced

Mareeba Shire Council will welcome 6 new members to the Regional Arts Development Fund Advisory…
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January 19, 2022 in News

Buy Back Shop Creates Opportunity

At the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday, 19 January 2022 the Councillors…
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January 19, 2022 in News

Water Projects Progressing

Mareeba Shire Council is making significant progress towards the completion of water projects throughout the…
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January 19, 2022 in News

Mareeba Shire Council Keeps Community Safety Top Priority

Mareeba Shire Council has pledged to ensure community safety and crime prevention remains top priority…
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January 4, 2022 in Latest from Council, News

Self-Haul Waste Fee Change

At the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 the Councillors…
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January 4, 2022 in Latest from Council, News, Public Notices

COVID-19 Information

All customers are required to wear a face mask when visiting Council's libraries and customer…
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December 17, 2021 in News, Public Notices

Queensland Health requirements for visitors to Council operated/managed venues and facilities

Mareeba Shire Council has developed an easy-to-use matrix for what the new Queensland Health measures…
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December 16, 2021 in News

Mayor’s Christmas Appeal Spreads Cheer

Each year, the Mareeba Shire Council's Mayor’s Christmas Appeal plays a critical role in ensuring…
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December 16, 2021 in News

Community Safety Priority for Mareeba

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin reassures residents and visitors that Council will continue to…
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December 15, 2021 in Latest from Council, News

Items of Interest Council Meeting 15 December 2021

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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December 10, 2021 in News

Mayor acknowledges town pride

You will see them on the roadside on your way to work or the gym…
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December 9, 2021 in News, Public Notices

COVID-19 Directions

Mareeba Shire Council and Councillors are receiving considerable amounts of correspondence/communication pertaining to objections or…
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December 7, 2021 in Latest from Council, News, Public Notices

Dog attacks are no accident!

Council has seen an increase in the number of dog attacks across the Shire which…
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December 6, 2021 in News

Christmas Lights Entries & Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered this year's Christmas Lights Competition. Grab the kids and…
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November 19, 2021 in News

Items of Interest Council Meeting 17 November 2021

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,…
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November 10, 2021 in News

Mareeba Shire Library Selfloan App

Mayor Angela Toppin joined the enthusiastic team at the Mareeba Shire Library to launch the…
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November 9, 2021 in News

Mayor Calls for Nominations – Australia Day Awards 2022

Nominations are now open for Mareeba Shire Council's 2022 Australia Day Awards and Mareeba Shire…
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November 8, 2021 in News

Mayor asks Community to Report Activity

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin is urging community members to report instances of vandalism…
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November 8, 2021 in News

Mareeba Shire Council makes Commitment to Small Business

Mareeba Shire Council has become one of the latest councils to sign the Small Business…
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October 1, 2021 in News

Mareeba Shire Swimming Pools – Public Holiday Hours

Mareeba Shire Council advises residents of Swimming Pool operating hours for the Queen's Birthday Public…
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September 20, 2021 in News

Mareeba Industrial Park – 5 Lots Reduced

Mareeba Shire Council has resolved to reduce the sale price of five of the originally…
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September 2, 2021 in News

Weighbridge project commences at Kuranda Transfer Station

Mareeba Shire Council has taken another step towards improving Waste Management Operations at the Kuranda…
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August 27, 2021 in News

Cedric Davies Community Hub Officially Opens

Ms Cynthia Lui, Member for Cook has officially opened the Cedric Davies Community Hub in…
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August 27, 2021 in News

Mareeba Animal Management Facility Officially Opens

Ms Cynthia Lui, Member for Cook has officially opened the new Mareeba Animal Management Facility.…
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August 18, 2021 in News

Items of Interest Council Meeting 18 August 2021

MAREEBA LIBRARY OPENS Council has redeveloped the former Mareeba Bowls Club site to provide a…
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August 18, 2021 in News

Controlled Burning Reduces Risk

Mareeba Shire Council advises Mareeba residents that controlled burns will be conducted around the Mareeba…
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August 12, 2021 in News

Water Flows into Chillagoe

A new 500 kilolitre water reservoir has delivered essential water security to the Chillagoe community. …
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August 9, 2021 in News

Council Awards Pool & Van Park Tender

Mareeba Shire Council has entered negotiations for the lease to operate and manage the Mareeba,…
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July 22, 2021 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 21 July 2021

CHILLAGOE TRANSFER STATION - CHANGE OF OPERATING HOURS Mareeba Shire Council has responded to community…
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July 20, 2021 in News

Library Relocation Booked In

The relocation of the Mareeba Library is a flagship project for Mareeba Shire Council and…
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July 12, 2021 in News, Public Notices

Council moves to VendorPanel for e-procurement

Council proudly supports local businesses to supply goods and services whenever possible. In keeping with…
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June 28, 2021 in Covid-19, News

Help stop the spread of COVID-19

Council works closely with the Queensland and Australian governments to plan, prepare, respond and recover…
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June 28, 2021 in News

Increased annual water access charge

Council has introduced a $196 increase to its annual water access charge from July 1…
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June 17, 2021 in News

Council delivers fiscally responsible Budget 2021/22

MAREEBA Shire Council today handed down its $48.4 million 2021/22 Budget, keeping its promise to…
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May 21, 2021 in News

Expressions of Interest for Community Facilities

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO GET TAILS WAGGING The new Mareeba Pound and Animal Refuge Facility…
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May 20, 2021 in News

Small Business Friendly Council

Mareeba Shire Council has reinforced its commitment to support and promote small businesses within Mareeba…
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May 20, 2021 in News

Spring Into Action

Mattresses heading to landfill can now be recycled after Mareeba Shire Council partnered with a…
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April 28, 2021 in News

Development Approvals on the Rise

Since 1 July 2020, over $50 million in building applications have been approved. In the…
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April 28, 2021 in News

Supporting Arts and Culture

From public murals to workshops and cultural tourism projects, the latest round of the Regional…
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April 13, 2021 in News

Wheelbarrow Race Postponed

The annual Great Wheelbarrow Race has been postponed until next year. Chair of the Great…
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April 7, 2021 in News

Anzac Day 2021

Chillagoe Dawn Service: Assemble 4.28am at Town Hall; followed by breakfast March: Assemble 9.15am at…
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March 29, 2021 in News, Public Notices

Operation Cool Burn

Controlled Burn Application Form for Council-controlled Road Reserves Uncontrolled bushfires present a very real human…
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March 26, 2021 in News

Report Illegal Dumping

Mareeba Shire Council has launched a campaign to crack down on illegal rubbish dumping across…
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March 22, 2021 in News

Enhancing Parks and Open Spaces

The results from a community survey that will help develop the Parks and Open Spaces…
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March 18, 2021 in News

Have Your Say on Invasive Weed

Last month Mareeba Shire Council moved an emergency declaration to declare Frogbit as a local…
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March 2, 2021 in News

Water Main Upgrades Continue

The Water Main Upgrade Project at Mount Molloy is now complete, maintaining ongoing water supply…
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February 24, 2021 in News, Projects

Solar Project Charging Ahead

Mareeba Shire Council's solar project is charging ahead with several sites now fitted with solar…
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February 22, 2021 in News

Showcasing the Shire

Mareeba Shire Council has endorsed a Shire-wide digital marketing campaign, to attract visitors to the…
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February 18, 2021 in News

Barron Falls Walking Trail on Track

The new Barron Falls Walking Trail is back on track after recent weather caused damage…
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February 17, 2021 in News

Frogbit Declared Local Pest

Amazon Frogbit has been declared a local pest following an emergency declaration made by Council…
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February 15, 2021 in News, Projects

More Parking for Mareeba CBD

13 May 2021 More parking spaces in Mareeba's CBD are now available after Council transformed…
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February 5, 2021 in News

Great Wheelbarrow Challenge

Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive.…
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February 4, 2021 in News

Advocating for Community Safety

Mareeba Shire Council has voiced its concerns in response to the recent increase in crime…
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February 4, 2021 in News

Community Feedback Welcomed

A recent community survey was conducted to assist with Mareeba Shire Council's Parks and Open…
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February 2, 2021 in News

New Environmental Policies

Council recently adopted two policies to protect the Shire's natural assets and manage climate change…
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January 28, 2021 in News

Council concerned about crime

Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin has written a letter to the State Member for Cook,…
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January 26, 2021 in News

Mary Thompson Named Citizen of the Year

Citizen of the Year: Mary Thompson Young Citizen of the Year: Giulia Pilat Community Organisation…
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January 20, 2021 in News

Water Infrastructure Upgrade

A significant investment in water infrastructure is needed over the next decade to ensure a…
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January 12, 2021 in News

Aussie Day Celebrations 2021

Citizenship candidates and award nominees will attend special ceremonies with their family and friends on…
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January 5, 2021 in News

Regional Arts Development Fund 2020-21

Regional Arts Development Fund The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the…
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December 18, 2020 in News

Shovel Ready for New Year

Mareeba Shire Council is gearing up for a busy year with several major projects ready…
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December 1, 2020 in News

Parks and Open Spaces Survey

MEDIA RELEASE - 4 February 2021 A recent community survey was conducted to assist with…
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November 25, 2020 in News

Ready to Welcome Back Visitors

Queensland Premier Annastasia Palaszczuk announced this week that border restrictions would be lifted from 1…
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November 19, 2020 in News

Celebrating 20 Years of Visitors

Kuranda Visitor Information Centre celebrates 20 years of welcoming visitors to the Village in the…
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November 18, 2020 in News

Mareeba Croc Survey Findings

A report tabled at November's Council meeting confirmed that at this point in time, there…
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November 18, 2020 in News

New Site for Kuranda Cemetery

Mareeba Shire Council has acquired a parcel of land located adjacent to the existing Kuranda…
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November 13, 2020 in News

Ootann Road Top Priority

JOINT RELEASE: Tablelands Regional Council and Mareeba Shire Mareeba Shire and Tablelands Regional Councillors and…
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October 22, 2020 in News

Digital Campaign Promotes Village

Mareeba Shire Council contracted Bang Media to deliver a 12-month digital marketing campaign to lure…
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October 19, 2020 in News

Electronic Advertising Policy

Council has introduced an electronic advertising device policy as part of the Planning Scheme 2016.…
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October 14, 2020 in News

Biosecurity Plan

At the October monthly meeting, Council adopted the Mareeba Shire Community Biosecurity Plan (2020-2025) to…
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October 14, 2020 in News

Annual Report 2019-20

Mareeba Shire Council tabled its annual report for 2019-20 at today's Council meeting.   Mayor…
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October 13, 2020 in News

Building Water Capacity

Construction has begun on a new water reservoir in Chillagoe that will boost the town's…
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October 13, 2020 in News

Are You Prepared?

When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not a matter of ‘if’…
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September 17, 2020 in News

Council Updates Disaster Plan

Mareeba Shire Council recently adopted an updated Local Disaster Management Plan, providing a comprehensive framework…
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September 16, 2020 in News

Capital Works Continue

Mareeba Shire Council is continuing to deliver a number of projects across the Shire with…
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September 11, 2020 in News

Councils Advocate for Funding

IQ-RAP’s 28 Councils seek $200m Investment into Regional ROADS JOINT MEDIA RELEASE INLAND Queensland Roads…
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September 11, 2020 in News

Australia Day Awards 2021

Nominations are open for Mareeba Shire Council's 2021 Australia Day Awards. Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela…
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September 3, 2020 in News

Youth Engagement

Mareeba PCYC Youth Support workers engaged with local youth to create a colourful mural on…
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August 7, 2020 in News

Celebrating Seniors Week

Seniors Week across Queensland will look a little different this year as we adapt to…
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July 23, 2020 in News

Planning for Water Security

An amendment to Mareeba Shire Council's planning scheme will be made to protect the Nullinga…
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July 16, 2020 in News

Kuranda Cemetery Consultation

Council is calling for community feedback regarding a new resting place for residents. The Kuranda…
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July 16, 2020 in News

New Aged Care Home

A new residential care facility has been earmarked for Mareeba. The development application for a…
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July 15, 2020 in News

New Tourism Kuranda Campaign

Council today awarded a contract to Bang Media to promote Kuranda as a destination, leveraging…
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July 14, 2020 in News

Industrial Park Expands Opportunities

Prime real estate is now available for large-scale development of commercial and industrial agriculture services…
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July 9, 2020 in News

COVID Cash Boost

Mareeba Shire Council will kick off a list of shovel-ready projects across the Shire after…
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July 3, 2020 in News

Council Re-Signs Reef Guardian Commitment

Mareeba Shire Council joins Reef Guardians Mareeba Shire Council will join local governments across Queensland…
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July 1, 2020 in News

Water Testing

Council has been investigating an alternative water supply to maintain water security for Chillagoe township.…
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June 29, 2020 in News

Disposing of Hazardous Chemicals

Mareeba Shire Council is reminding residents and businesses the importance of properly disposing of hazardous…
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June 25, 2020 in News

Dog Registration Notices Delayed

Dog registration renewal notices were delayed due to COVID-19 and will now be issued early…
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June 17, 2020 in News

Balanced Budget

Mareeba Shire Council adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year at a special meeting…
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June 11, 2020 in News

Report Dog Attacks

Mareeba Shire Council has seen an increase in the number of dog attacks across the…
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June 1, 2020 in News

Byrnes Street Beautification

Mareeba's main thoroughfare will be enhanced over coming weeks as Stage 2 of the Byrnes…
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May 27, 2020 in News

Controlled Burning Reduces Risk

Mareeba Shire Council uses two main methods to mitigate the potential bushfire hazard on land…
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May 27, 2020 in News

Busking in Kuranda Village

To support local business operators and to help re-boot the Kuranda Village, Council will waive…
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May 27, 2020 in Covid-19, News

Visitor Centre Re-Opens

As restrictions ease and businesses in Kuranda begin to start trading again, the Visitor Information…
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May 20, 2020 in News

NewsBites: May Council Meeting 2020

Items of interest from Council’s ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 20 May 2020. CRYSTALBROOK COLLECTION…
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May 20, 2020 in Covid-19, News

COVID-19 Response

Mareeba Shire Council has announced a response package following the economic impact Coronavirus has had…
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May 14, 2020 in Covid-19, News

COVID Community Update

Following the Queensland Government's roadmap to easing restrictions, Council will start to re-open community facilities.…
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May 11, 2020 in News

Regulated Parking Walsh Street Mareeba

Shoppers will have better access to parking in Mareeba's CBD as Council intends to regulate…
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April 30, 2020 in Covid-19, News

Restrictions Ease

Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin is reminding residents to be responsible this long-weekend and to…
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April 30, 2020 in News

TK Levy Review

As part of the preparation and planning for the upcoming budget, Council is reviewing all…
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April 22, 2020 in News

NewsBites: April Council Meeting 2020

Items of interest from Council’s ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 22 April 2020. FOOD LICENCES…
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April 16, 2020 in News

Council Freezes Pay Increase

Mareeba Shire Council has put a freeze on pay increases for both Councillors and employees…
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April 15, 2020 in News

Post-Election Meeting

Items of interest from Council's post-election meeting held on Wednesday 15 April 2020. DEPUTY MAYOR…
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April 15, 2020 in News

New Deputy Mayor

Councillor Kevin Davies is Mareeba Shire's new Deputy Mayor. Councillor Davies was elected to the…
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April 14, 2020 in News

Anzac Day 2020

In this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that the ANZAC spirit…
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April 9, 2020 in News

Mareeba Shire Welcomes First Female Mayor

THE new Mareeba Shire Mayor and Councillors were sworn in today at individual ceremonies so…
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April 7, 2020 in Library Events & Activities, News

Controlled Borrowing Service

Mareeba Shire Council will be introducing a service to allow users to borrow their favourite…
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April 1, 2020 in Covid-19, News

Think Before You Flush

Council is reminding residents to think before they flush. Large amounts of solid material is…
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March 20, 2020 in News

Spike in Dog Attacks

Mareeba Shire Council is pleading with pet owners to be responsible following a recent increase…
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March 18, 2020 in News

NewsBites: March Council Meeting 2020

Items of interest from Council's ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 18 March 2020.   FUNDING…
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February 19, 2020 in News

NewsBites: February Council Meeting 2020

Items of interest from Council's ordinary meeting held on Wednesday 19 February 2020. RAIL TRAIL…
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February 12, 2020 in News

Letter to Minister Dick

The Hon. Cameron Dick MP Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Industry and Planning PO Box…
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February 7, 2020 in News

Illegal Dumping Not Tolerated

Mareeba Shire Council is warning anyone who is caught illegally dumping will face hefty fines.…
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February 6, 2020 in News

Mayor Seeks Answers To Community Concerns

Last month, Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore convened a round-table meeting with Member for Cook Ms…
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January 29, 2020 in News

Council to Challenge Planning Decision

Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore will write to Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and…
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January 26, 2020 in News

Joe Moro Named Citizen of the Year

The voice of the Tablelands’ horticultural community and prominent businessman, Joe Moro has been named…
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January 9, 2020 in News

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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November 27, 2019 in 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 News

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 News

Pool Filters Upgrade Complete

Maintenance of the Mareeba and Dimbulah swimming pools has been made easier and more efficient…
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November 1, 2019 in News

Cedric Davies Community Hub Underway

Mareeba will soon have a new library, training venue and undercover bowls facility with works…
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October 29, 2019 in News

A Time For Giving

Residents and business owners are being encouraged to dig deep this Christmas and support the…
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October 23, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 23 October 2019

ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS COUNCIL'S SUCCESS Council today adopted its Annual Report for the 2018/19 financial…
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October 23, 2019 in News

A Time for Renewal

After 37 years in the political spotlight, Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore will retire from…
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October 6, 2019 in News

Australia Day Awards 2020

Nominations for the 2020 Mareeba Shire Council Australia Day Awards are now open. Mayor Tom…
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September 18, 2019 in News

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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September 12, 2019 in News

Calling All Artists

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) 2019/20 community grants round is now open. Individuals, groups…
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September 6, 2019 in News

Don’t Light Fires

FIRE ASSISTANCE If you have been impacted by the recent bushfires, help may be available!…
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September 6, 2019 in News

Bushfires Impact Property and Livelihood

FIRE ASSISTANCE If you have been impacted by the recent bushfires, help may be available!…
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September 4, 2019 in News

Students Get Creative

Students at Mt Molloy State School have been working with community members and local artists…
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August 21, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 21 August 2019

BEAUTIFUL LEGACY Former Mareeba resident Laurence Tracona, who sadly passed away earlier this year continues…
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July 24, 2019 in News

Aggression Towards Staff Not Tolerated

Mareeba Shire Council has a zero tolerance for abuse and aggression shown towards its staff,…
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July 17, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 17 July 2019

JULATTEN SCHOOL SAFETY IMPROVED The Julatten School bus turnaround and carpark upgrade is now complete,…
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July 11, 2019 in News

Marked In History

Mareeba's war history will not be forgotten with the Council receiving funding to replace markers…
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June 28, 2019 in News

Take The Lead These School Holidays

Dog owners are being encouraged to be extra vigilant over the school holiday period. Mayor…
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June 21, 2019 in News

Traffic Flow Set to Improve

To improve traffic flow and safety in Mareeba’s CBD, Mareeba Shire Council will soon start…
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June 20, 2019 in News

Project Rescheduled to Avoid Traffic Chaos

To limit traffic disruptions, Mareeba Shire Council will reschedule the works on the upgrade of…
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June 19, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 19 June 2019

FITTING TRIBUTE FOR COMMUNITY MAN The Mareeba Community Hub will be named in honour of…
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June 19, 2019 in News

Budget 2019/2020

Mayor hands down balanced budget with record capital expenditure. Mareeba Shire Council has adopted a…
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June 17, 2019 in News

Safety Upgrade for Julatten School

Works to upgrade the Julatten School bus turnaround are progressing well. Mayor Tom Gilmore said…
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June 14, 2019 in News

Cash Boost for Chillagoe Road

The Queensland Government has committed $5.8 million to continue to progressively seal the Burke Developmental…
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June 6, 2019 in News

Planning Underway for Community Hub

Planning is well underway for the development of Mareeba's new Community Hub. Council received funding…
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June 6, 2019 in News

Springmount Road Upgrade Complete

Springmount Road upgrade project is now complete. Construction commenced in late August 2018 on the…
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May 31, 2019 in News

New Tourism Kuranda Website

Kuranda's visitor experience is set to be enhanced with the launch of the fresh and…
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May 31, 2019 in News

Taking the Lead

Mareeba Shire Council has reduced its dog registration fee for de-sexed dogs to just $20…
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May 28, 2019 in News

Funding for Community Hub

Mareeba Shire Council is one step closer to developing a Community Hub in Mareeba after…
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May 15, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 15 May 2019

CBD ADDITIONAL PARKING Council today approved a recommendation made by the Traffic Advisory Committee to…
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April 30, 2019 in News

James Creek Crossing Open

Construction of the new James Creek Crossing on Wolfram Road Dimbulah is now complete. The…
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April 17, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 17 April 2019

TAKING THE LEAD A report tabled at this month's Council meeting indicates residents are taking…
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March 22, 2019 in News

Kuranda Project Supports Environment and Growth

Kuranda is set to benefit from a pump station upgrade after local council secured $450,000…
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March 19, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Tuesday 19 March 2019

PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR RAIL TRAIL Council recently entered into a funding arrangement with the Queensland…
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March 15, 2019 in News

Industrial Park Expands

Mareeba Industrial Park will undergo a $3.5 million expansion after receiving $1,490,000 funding through Round…
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March 8, 2019 in News

$2.5 Million Upgrade Complete

Mareeba's Water Main Upgrade Project is now complete, securing the town's water supply for a…
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March 8, 2019 in News

New Aviation Hub for FNQ

Stage 1 of the $23 million Mareeba Airport upgrade was officially opened on Thursday 7…
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February 26, 2019 in News, Projects

Kuranda Wayfinding Signage

As part of the Kuranda revitlisation project, Council is seeking community feedback on new wayfinding…
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February 22, 2019 in News

Mareeba Airport Upgrade (Stage 1) Opening

THE far north's largest regional aviation hub is ready for take-off, with Stage 1 of…
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February 20, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 20 February 2019

DOGGY DOOR KNOCK Following the positive response from last year's approved animal inspection program, Council…
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February 13, 2019 in News

Pre-Election Wish List

Mayors and CEOs from across the far north are currently in Canberra making sure their…
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January 25, 2019 in News

Toffanello named Citizen of the Year

Rain didn't put a dampener on Mareeba's Australia Day Celebrations on Friday night. Mareeba Shire…
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January 23, 2019 in News

Items of Interest – Wednesday 23 January 2019

$60 MILLION INVESTMENT Figures revealed in Council's Development and Governance quarterly report highlight Mareeba Shire's…
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January 15, 2019 in News

Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes

Mareeba Shire's unsung heroes and high achievers will be recognised at Council's annual Australia Day…
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January 14, 2019 in News

Proposed Community Hub for Mareeba

PROPOSED COMMUNITY HUB FOR MAREEBA Media Release Mareeba Shire Council will enter into an agreement…
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December 19, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 19 December 2018

WASTE STRATEGY Council today adopted a draft Waste Management Services Strategy 2018-2027 which is now…
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December 13, 2018 in News

Festive Funding Boost

Mareeba Shire Council will receive $1.84 million to support priority infrastructure projects across the Shire…
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November 30, 2018 in News

Project Nears Completion

Mareeba's water main upgrade is nearing completion, with over 1200m of new pipeline being installed…
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November 21, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 21 November 2018

FLAGGY CREEK CROSSING Council have awarded a tender for eligible essential public asset restoration works…
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November 16, 2018 in News

NDRRA Funding Helps Region

Mareeba Shire ratepayers will not have to pick up the bill for damage caused by…
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November 8, 2018 in News

Vote Now for People’s Choice

The Kuranda Visitor Information Centre has been named a finalist in the Queensland Community Achievement…
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October 23, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Tuesday 23 October 2018

ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Council today adopted its Annual Report for the last financial year with…
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October 23, 2018 in News

Far Northern Mayors Lobby for Action

An open invitation has been extended to State and Federal leaders to visit far north…
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October 9, 2018 in News

Local Heroes Help Keep Community Safe

The serious threat of bushfires has not eased with crews still working to contain a…
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October 5, 2018 in News

Australia Day Awards 2019 – Nominations Now Open

The search is on for Mareeba Shire's biggest achievers. Nominations for the 2019 Mareeba Shire…
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September 19, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 19 September 2018

GREEN WASTE An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified contractor to capitalise on green…
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September 11, 2018 in News

Arts for All

Hundreds of art lovers are expected to converge on Mareeba's Centenary Park to celebrate and…
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August 15, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 15 August 2018

CHILLAGOE TRANSFER STATION Mareeba Shire Council voted today to convert the waste facility at Chillagoe…
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July 30, 2018 in News

Mareeba CBD Water Main Upgrade

In addition to the reseal of Byrnes Street in Mareeba being carried out by Transport…
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July 27, 2018 in News

Vote of Confidence for Shire

Two projects in Mareeba Shire have been shortlisted for a share of $70 million in…
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July 19, 2018 in News

Keeping Safe in Mareeba Shire

Mareeba Shire Council has officially released a community awareness guide, aimed at keeping locals and…
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July 18, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 18 July 2018

BICENTENNIAL LAKES VISION Earlier this year, a draft master plan of the Bicentennial Lakes revitalisation…
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July 12, 2018 in News

$5M Boost for Mareeba Airport

Mareeba Shire Council has received an extra $5 million commitment from the Australian Government to…
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July 10, 2018 in News

Major Project Enables Growth

A major infrastructure project which will enable future development in Mareeba is now complete. Mayor…
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June 27, 2018 in News

A Celebration of the Arts

Mareeba's Centenary Park will come to life on Saturday 22 September when art enthusiasts will…
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June 25, 2018 in News

Literacy Funding to Continue

Mareeba Shire Council has welcomed news that the State Government has continued funding to improve…
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June 22, 2018 in News

Qantas Academy Shortlist Announced

Qantas today announced their top nine regional cities in Australia in the running to house…
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June 20, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 20 June 2018

MAREEBA CBD WATER MAIN UPGRADE Council today awarded a tender to begin the critical water…
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June 18, 2018 in News

Budget 2018-19

Describing it as conservative, Mayor Tom Gilmore said the Budget underpins Council policy and direction…
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May 23, 2018 in News, Projects

Mareeba CBD Traffic Management Study

The Mareeba CBD Traffic Management Study is a joint initiative between Mareeba Shire Council and…
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May 16, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 16 May 2018

COUNCIL TO BID FOR QANTAS ACADEMY The Qantas Group recently announced the next step in…
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April 18, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 18 April 2018

A GROWING, CONFIDENT AND SUSTAINABLE SHIRE Today Council adopted its Corporate Plan for the next…
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April 12, 2018 in News

Flying Ahead

Mareeba Shire Council is soaring closer to completing the region's most anticipated aviation facility, with…
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April 5, 2018 in News

Kuranda to feature on BBC documentary

Kuranda's unique history will be shared with the world in an upcoming documentary produced by…
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March 27, 2018 in News

Council responds to flood damage

The severe rain event over the last few days has caused substantial damage to the…
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March 21, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 21 March 2018

WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED With Tinaroo Dam now over 70% capacity, Council today moved to lift…
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March 21, 2018 in News

Green paw print

Being a responsible pet owner and registering your dog has become more convenient with Council…
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March 13, 2018 in News

Help keep our community litter free

Many community volunteers across the Mareeba Shire are constantly seen collecting rubbish from public places,…
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March 6, 2018 in News

James Creek Causeway, Wolfram Road Dimbulah

Monday 12 March 2018: Council crews worked throughout the weekend to provide access to residents…
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February 26, 2018 in News

Council backs water security project

Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore, has welcomed news that the Queensland Government will fund the…
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February 21, 2018 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – Wednesday 21 February 2018

BODY-WORN CAMERAS Authorised Council local laws officers will soon be fitted with body-worn cameras in…
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February 15, 2018 in News

Kenneally Road Wastewater Upgrade

Project Complete Tuesday 10 July 2018 A major infrastructure project which will enable future development…
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February 12, 2018 in News

Community Update: Chillagoe TV & Radio

Community Update: Chillagoe TV & Radio Council would like to advise Chillagoe residents that the…
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February 9, 2018 in News

Alan Pedersen Crossing

It was a special day for Mareeba Shire Deputy Mayor, Cr Alan Pedersen when his…
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February 5, 2018 in News

Council supports local artists

Over the last three years, Mareeba Shire Council has funded 33 community arts, heritage and…
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February 1, 2018 in News

Sewer network upgrade

This year Council will be continuing with its sewer relining program to address ageing infrastructure…
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January 30, 2018 in News

Safety boost for CBD

The Queensland Government has committed $3.47 million to improve road safety in Mareeba's CBD. Yesterday,…
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January 26, 2018 in News

Australia Day Photo Competition

Overall Winner: Chillagoe Waters by Bernd Seidl Winner (People): Lene and Ruby by Tricia Windhaus…
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January 25, 2018 in News

Australia Day Award Winners 2018

Mareeba Shire Council hosted its annual Australia Day Awards ceremony on Thursday 25 January 2018.…
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January 19, 2018 in News, Projects

Kuranda Village Revitalisation

Kuranda Infrastructure Plan  Friday 25 May 2018 Following recent ministerial approval of the Kuranda Township…
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January 16, 2018 in News

Local heroes to be recognised

Mareeba Shire’s unsung heroes and high achievers will be recognised at a special ceremony next…
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December 22, 2017 in News

Personal location beacon saves Council worker

Senior Constable Aleda Day Last week a Mareeba Shire Council worker was the latest person…
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December 22, 2017 in News

Emergency dashboard now live

Mareeba Shire Council has launched a new online emergency management dashboard, providing a ‘one stop…
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December 20, 2017 in News

Items of Interest: Council Meeting – 20 December 2017

SHOPPING CENTRE GETS THE GREEN LIGHT Council today approved a development application for a new…
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December 19, 2017 in News

Season’s Greetings from Mayor Tom Gilmore

AS we prepare to celebrate Christmas with our families and friends, it is so very…
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December 19, 2017 in News

Drive left in Australia

IN a bid to improve road safety, Mareeba Shire Council has commenced the installation of…
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December 4, 2017 in News

New customer experience

After months of planning, designing and user testing we are so excited to unveil our…
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November 27, 2017 in News

Old Mareeba cemetery damaged

MAREEBA’S Mayor Tom Gilmore has expressed his “deepest disappointment” after hearing that a man had…
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November 15, 2017 in News

National Recycling Week

TO CELEBRATE National Recycling Week, the Mareeba Shire Library Service is educating the community about…
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November 15, 2017 in News

Vandals darken christmas spirit

TOWNS across the Shire will be left in the dark this festive season, after vandals…
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November 15, 2017 in News

Council Meeting: 15 November 2017

NEW MOTORHOME PARK FOR TRAVELLING PUBLIC Councillors today endorsed a development application for a new…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Award winning centre

THE Kuranda Information Centre has been recognised for outstanding customer service and dubbed the best…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Local Batonbearers share the dream

THE Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) has announced the local batonbearers from across…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Critical project gets funding

MAREEBA Shire Council will benefit from the Queensland Government's $60 million Infrastructure grants program released…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Council staff praised

MAYOR Tom Gilmore is praising Council staff for their swift action after rain caused significant…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Council achieves excellence in public works

MAREEBA Shire Council has taken out two accolades at this year’s Institute of Public Works…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Council Meeting: 25 October 2017

PROPOSED KOAH PLANNING STUDY Development enquiries for the Koah area are continuing to be received,…
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November 2, 2017 in News

Critical water level in Chillagoe

CHILLAGOE residents are being urged to reduce their water usage as the town's water capacity…
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September 30, 2017 in News

Council Meeting: 16 August 2017

APPROVED INSPECTION PROGRAM Council approved an Inspection Program to be carried out across the Shire…
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September 30, 2017 in News

Council Meeting: 20 September 2017

PROPOSED SOLAR FARM Plans for a major solar energy farm south-west of Mareeba have been…
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September 30, 2017 in News

Australia Day Awards 2018 – Nominations Now Open

NOMINATIONS for the 2018 Mareeba Shire Council Australia Day Awards are now open. Mayor Tom…
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September 30, 2017 in News

Dog attacks are no accident

Mayor Tom Gilmore is urging dog owners to be responsible after a child was attacked…
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September 25, 2017 in News

Australia Day Awards 2018

NOMINATIONS for the 2018 Mareeba Shire Council Australia Day Awards are now open. Mayor Tom…
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July 31, 2017 in News

New Plant Open

THE Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade was officially opened on 29 July by Senator Ian…
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July 24, 2017 in News

Crocodile management zones changed in Mareeba Shire Council area

The Palaszczuk Government has responded to the Mareeba community’s concerns about crocodile safety by changing…
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July 20, 2017 in News

Council imposes Level 1 water restrictions

AN extended period of dry weather and dropping water levels at Tinaroo Dam have prompted Mareeba…
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July 19, 2017 in News

Items of Interest: Council meeting – 19 July 2017

COUNCIL INTRODUCES WATER RESTRICTIONS AN extended period of dry weather and dropping levels at Tinaroo…
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July 4, 2017 in News

Mayor Welcomes Funding

MAREEBA Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore welcomed today's funding announcement by the State Government of $8.3M…
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July 3, 2017 in News

Improving Water Security for Kuranda Residents

LAST week, Mareeba Shire Council began demolishing the existing reservoir at Mason Road in Kuranda,…
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June 21, 2017 in News

Items of interest Council meeting – 21 June 2017

Special Council Meeting 21 June 2017 SAFE AND SENSIBLE BUDGET IN bringing down the 2017-18…
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June 21, 2017 in News

Budget 2017-2018

"A Safe and Sensible Budget" Mareeba Shire Council adopted its 2017-18 Budget at a special…
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June 12, 2017 in News

Mareeba Shire Council CEO Peter Franks awarded Public Service Medal (PSM)

​Congratulations to Peter Franks, CEO, Mareeba Shire Council who was awarded the Public Service Medal…
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May 26, 2017 in News

New Laws for Dog Breeders

From today, the Palaszczuk Government’s new puppy farm laws come into effect. Anyone who breeds…
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May 23, 2017 in News

E-Waste Trial in Mareeba

Council is trialling an exciting new recycling project at the Mareeba Transfer Station for e-waste.…
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May 23, 2017 in News

Wheelie Good Time

HISTORY was made last weekend when 41 teams competing in the McDonald's Great Wheelbarrow Race…
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April 20, 2017 in News

Items of interest Council meeting – 19 April 2017

COUNCIL TO SAVE ENERGY Council decided to install two Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for the…
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March 7, 2017 in News

Mareeba Airport EIO Update

Following an expression of interest (EOI) process Council last month, decided to invite tenders from…
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March 5, 2017 in News

Mareeba to welcome Queen’s Baton

Local legends are being called on to carry the Queen’s Baton in Mareeba as it…
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February 27, 2017 in News

‘Drive to the Left’ Campaign

Last year, the Queensland Government gave $15 000 to Mareeba Shire Council to encourage disaster…
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February 23, 2017 in News

Cash Boost for Shire

Mareeba Shire Council received a $3.8M cash boost from the Queensland Government under the State's…
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February 22, 2017 in News

Mayor meets with Health Minister

Joint statement - Health and Ambulance Services Minister and Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Health and…
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February 15, 2017 in News

Items of interest Council meeting – 15 February 2017

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP Council approved an Inspection Program to be carried out across the Shire…
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February 13, 2017 in News

Kuranda Suburban Water Security Project

Commencement of Work - Construction of Reservoirs at Mason Road and Warril Drive The Kuranda…
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January 26, 2017 in News

Australia Day 2017 Award Recipients

Hundreds gathered last night to celebrate their local heroes and to welcome Australia's newest citizens…
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January 25, 2017 in News

Items of Interest Council Meeting – 25 January 2017

COUNCIL TO RETAIN LAND FOR PENSIONERS Today Mareeba Shire Council rejected a request from a…
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November 17, 2016 in News

Items of Interest Council Meeting – 16 Nov 2016

GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE Mareeba Industrial Estates The Mareeba Industrial Estate is progressing well with the…
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November 16, 2016 in News

Bridge Load Limits Reduced

Mareeba Shire Council has had to reduce the Load Limits of four (4) bridges across…
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October 13, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 12 October 2016

Audit Report Shows Confidence in Council In yesterday's Council meeting, Mayor Tom Gilmore congratulated Council…
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September 21, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 21 September 2016

Col Jeanes Place A Kuranda man who gave back to his community for more than…
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September 14, 2016 in News

CEO named Queensland’s Local Government Manager of the Year

Mareeba Shire Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Peter Franks, has been recognised for his outstanding…
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July 21, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 20 July 2016

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM  Through the Community Partnerships Program, Mareeba Shire Council aims to support local…
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June 28, 2016 in News

Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant

DEVELOPMENT BEGINS The greatly anticipated construction of the new Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant has commenced…
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June 17, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 15 June 2016

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Council this week adopted its Planning Scheme which will commence on…
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June 13, 2016 in News

Items of Interest Council Meeting – 1 June 2016

RECONCILIATION WEEK - National Reconciliation Week - 27 May to 3 June 2016 Mareeba Shire…
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May 19, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 18 May 2016

AWARENESS FOR CYCLISTS After concerns raised by the Mareeba Mountain Goats Club, Council endorsed the…
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May 4, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting – 4 May 2016

VEGAN RETREAT CENTRE FOR KURANDA Council approved the application for the establishment of a small…
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April 21, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 20 April 2016

Regional Arts Development Fund - Community Grants Approval Mareeba Shire Council announced the successful RADF…
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April 6, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 6 April 2016

Election of Deputy Mayor At today’s Statutory meeting Councillor Alan Pedersen was elected Deputy Mayor,…
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March 29, 2016 in News

Mareeba Shire – nbn rollout update

Fixed Wireless Rollout The following nbn™ fixed wireless sites are now live: Biboohra, Clohesy Mountain,…
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March 17, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting – 16 March 2016

Infrastructure works-  The Mareeba Shire Council has completed a mixture of Parks and Gardens maintenance,…
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March 3, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting – 2 March 2016

Chillagoe Airstrip Upgrade Mareeba Shire Council has received a grant from the Commonwealth Government of…
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February 18, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting – 17 February 2016

Infrastructure works The Mareeba Shire Council has completed a mixture of Parks and Gardens maintenance…
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February 4, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting 3 February 2016

Mareeba Hospital - Mayor Tom Gilmore yesterday advised the Council and the community that following…
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January 26, 2016 in News

Australia Day Award Recipients 2016

The Mareeba Shire Council today publicly honoured its community, sporting and cultural achievers at the…
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January 21, 2016 in News

Items of Interest – Council Meeting – 20 January 2016

Proposed Mareeba Northern By-Pass, Tenders for NDRRA, Traffic Management Study, Infrastructure Works, Water Supply Strategy, Chillagoe…
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