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Tablelands Advertiser

Locality: Mareeba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4092 8900

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25.01.2022 A WOMAN is recovering in hospital after she reportedly fell six metres down an embankment near Mareeba last night.

25.01.2022 BREAKING: Controversial MP Billy Gordon has announced that he won't be contesting next month's state election. Mr Gordon said it had been "a great privilege and honour" to represent the Cook electorate. "There have been many great things achieved over the last three years that I am extremely proud of," he said. "Fighting for cane farmers to have a greater say in selling their sugar cane was history making. "Advocating for greater community control of primary health care in C...ape York and supporting our agricultural industry on the Cape by listening to their voices when it came to the proposed state government vegetation management policy are amongst some of my significant work." Mr Gordon said in the lead up to the 2015 State Election "I stood up for the rights and conditions of working class people and their families". Mr Gordon today announced that he would be endorsing Cynthia Lui on November 25, and encouraged his supporters, family and friends "to do so as well". "As an indigenous Australian I am excited at the prospect of having for the very first time a Torres Strait Islander elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly. "I wish Ms Lui all the best over the next few weeks and can only imagine what her Election to the Queensland Parliament will mean for Torres Strait Islanders all around Australia. "It is only under a Labor government that we can still keep our income generating assets in public hands and it is only under a Palaszczuk led government that the rights and conditions of hard working women, men and their families will be protected," he said. "A vote for One Nation or the LNP on November 25 is a vote for an unholy alliance that trades in fear, ignorance and hate. "Only Annastacia Palaszczuk has the courage, belief and vision needed to lead this great state into the next term of government." Mr Gordon also thanked his supporters, staff, friends and family for their support. PICTURE: Tablelands Advertiser

25.01.2022 The Kennedy Highway Kuranda is currently closed in both directions due to a two vehicle traffic crash. The crash occurred at about 11am this morning on the Smithfield side of the Kuranda range. Injuries are unknown at this stage. Emergency services are currently on scene.... Motorists are urged to avoid the area until further notice. A further update will be provided when more information is available.

24.01.2022 UP TO 19 witnesses could be called in the coronial inquest into the death of a Julatten teen at the 2015 Laura Rodeo and Races.

20.01.2022 BREAKING: The young French nurse who caused the death of 17-year-old Far Northern model in a fatal crash last year will not have to spend time behind bars.

18.01.2022 COOKTOWN has been rocked by its third murder investigation in just 12 months, with the latest victim described as a harmless soul.

17.01.2022 Mareeba Shire Council is currently assessing damages to a washed out culvert on Black Mountain Rd, Julatten. A section of the road is closed about 4km from Euluma Creek Road intersection. Council will carry out temporary/emergent works to replace the culvert. Please be mindful and drive to the conditions.

10.01.2022 UPDATE: The Kuranda Range is now open, but motorists are urged to be patient as the backlog of traffic clears. The crash involved a truck and a sedan. The driver of the truck was not injured. Two passengers in the sedan suffered minor injuries only and were taken to hospital as a precaution. Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

10.01.2022 At 87, former actor, dancer, playwright and Kuranda romance writer, Joyce Berendes has released her latest book.

06.01.2022 Chillagoe residents are being urged to reduce their water usage as the town's water capacity is at a critical level. Council has imposed Level 3 water restrictions for residents connected to the town's water supply in Chillagoe, effective today (November 1). Although the Chillagoe township is fed from three bores, the water supply is reaching a critically low level. Mayor Tom Gilmore said unfortunately one of the bores failed last week due to a lack of water and another pump is currently being assessed and will undergo emergency repairs should it be deemed necessary. The restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

05.01.2022 Council took the heartbreaking decision not light up the towns' Christmas trees across the Shire after vandals caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. May...or Tom Gilmore is disappointed and says that it is a real shame that the actions of a couple of individuals have caused the greater Shire to miss out on seeing their Christmas tree lit up this year in their local communities. - Maree

05.01.2022 UPDATE: A potential deadly electrical fire at the Ant Hill Hotel in Mareeba has been avoided thanks to the quick work of local crews. A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said crews were alerted to the incident just before 1pm, after there was smoke smouldering out of the building’s fuse box. She said Ergon Energy attended and isolated the power.... Everyone was evacuated from the building and no injuries are reported. Crews have now left the scene. EARLIER: Fire and Emergency Service crews are on scene at a fire at the Ant Hill Hotel in Mareeba. It’s believed crews were alerted to the incident just before 1pm. Crews have made entry into the office area of the hotel. It’s understood the fire started at the building’s fuse box. More to come. PICTURE: Bronwyn Wheatcroft

02.01.2022 Search and rescue, Kuranda Police are currently coordinating a search and rescue operation to locate a 38-year-old man missing in rainforest around Kuranda. The man was reported missing to police yesterday morning after failing to return from a bushwalk on November 12.... Police hold concerns for his welfare as it believed he has no access to food or water and is not wearing proper clothing for the terrain. The search and rescue operation was commenced yesterday however an extensive air and land search of the area failed to locate the missing man. The search recommenced at first light this morning at 7.00am with police and personnel from the State Emergency Service conducting a land search of the area. The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, is of a slim build with blue eyes and was last seen wearing an orange or yellow short sleeved button up shirt, dark coloured shorts and black thongs. Anyone who has seen the man is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.