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Seven arts projects awarded $40,520 in Mareeba Shire grant round

Regional Arts Development Fund recipients announced following October council meeting

Council seeks feedback on draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy

Mareeba Shire Council is inviting public submissions on its draft ten-year waste management strategy, with consultation closing 25 November 2026.

Council approves three development applications including museum expansion and motor dealership extension

Mareeba Shire Council has approved three development permits at its 28 October meeting, including an expansion of a vintage vehicle museum, a motor dealership extension and a quarry expansion.

Mareeba Shire Australia Day Awards 2027 nominations now open

Council invites nominations across 10 categories to recognise local contributions and achievements, with winners announced on Australia Day.

Council agenda lists vintage museum expansion and dealership extension

Mareeba Shire Council's 28 October meeting agenda includes planning applications for tourism and commercial development, plus financial and operational reports.

North Bicentennial Lakes upgrade complete

Mareeba Shire Council has finished revitalising the northern section of Bicentennial Lakes with new recreational facilities and environmental improvements.

Mareeba Shire celebrates Seniors Month with free morning teas across the region

Council-supported events offer connection, entertainment and community information for older residents throughout October 2026.

Free disaster preparedness event and Cyclone Jasper documentary screening at Mareeba Drive-In

Community invited to 'Dinner and Disaster' event featuring Stories of Jasper documentary and emergency service information ahead of severe weather season.

Public Holiday Closure Notice - Monday, 5 October 2026 ↗

Have Your Say on Community Resilience Plans ↗

Residents, businesses and community groups across the Mareeba Shire are invited to help shape the...

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 16 September 2026 ↗

Council approves Dimbulah tourist park and extends Marinelli Estate subdivision approvals

Mareeba Shire Council has approved a 74-person tourist park at Dimbulah and extended development approvals for multiple Marinelli Estate subdivision stages.

Dinner & Disaster at the Mareeba Drive In! ↗

Rates Notices Issued - Due 11 September 2026 ↗

July 2026 Notice of Impounding Abandoned Vehicles ↗

Celebrate Queensland Seniors Month This October! ↗

Celebrate Cultural Harmony at the Mareeba Multicultural Festival ↗

Council approves retirement facility expansion at Thyme Resort and residential subdivision

Mareeba Shire Council has approved a material change of use for a retirement facility extension at 10 Margherita Close and a residential subdivision on Hastie Road.

Paint and Prepare Workshops to Build Resilience Through Creativity ↗

Traffic Update: Walsh Street and Constance Street Roadworks ↗

July 2026 Notice of Impounding Abandoned Vehicles ↗

Hazard Reduction Burn - Mareeba Industrial Park - Between 28th- 30th July 2026 ↗

Mareeba Shire Council adopts 2026/27 budget with rates and utility charges

Council has adopted the 2026/27 budget including differential general rates across 20 categories, sewerage, waste management, water and trade waste utility charges.

Council approves JCU accommodation sale and Koah Hall upgrades

Mareeba Shire Council has approved the sale of 99 Walsh Street to James Cook University for student accommodation and awarded a contract for Koah Hall upgrades.

Items of Interest – Special Council Meeting, 15 July 2026 ↗

Special Council Meeting 15 July 2026 ↗

A Special Council Meeting to adopt the 2026/27 Financial Budget will be held on Wednesday,...

Closure Notices - 15 July (from 12.30pm) and 17 July 2026 ↗

All Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries will be closed from 12.30pm Wednesday, 15 July...

RADF Community Grant Round Now Open in Mareeba Shire ↗

Mareeba Infrastructure Projects Update ↗

Mareeba Shire Disaster Footage Competition ↗

Council approves two major subdivisions for The Rise Estate

Mareeba Shire Council has approved two development permits for The Rise Unit Trust to subdivide land into 96 residential lots across eight stages at Catherine Atherton Drive, Mareeba.

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 17 June 2026 ↗

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,...

Call out for Mareeba Shire Recipes ↗

Mareeba Shire Council is asking the community to submit their favourite recipe as part of...

Water Meter Readings 1-16 July 2026 ↗

Notice to Mareeba Shire Residents – Manual Water Meter Reads We would like to advise...

Hazard Reduction Burns in Mount Molloy 2-3 June 2026 ↗

Hazard Reduction Burn Notice  Mount Molloy MSC Fire Management Team are planning hazard reduction burns...

Council approves waste disposal agreement with FGF/Remondis joint venture

Mareeba Shire Council has entered into a waste disposal agreement with FGF Developments and Remondis Australia for use of Springmount Landfill from August 2026, and shortlisted five operators for transfer station services.

Road Works & Low Water Pressure - Constance & Lerra St Intersection Mareeba - 2 June 2026 ↗

Upcoming Works – Lerra St Watermain Realignment Council advises that watermain realignment works on Lerra...

RESERVE FOR PARK - R26588 BEING LOT 203 ON CPNR3004 MYOLA ROAD, KURANDA - DRAFT LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN ↗

Mareeba Shire Council has developed a draft Land management Plan for Reserve for Park –...

Conserve Water Notice - Dimbulah - 13/05/2026 ↗

A Sunwater pipeline has unexpectedly broken today, resulting in some residents and businesses experiencing low...

Planned Water Outage and Road Closure - Walsh St Mareeba 17 - 18 May 2026 ↗

Planned Water Outage & Road Closure – Walsh Street, Mareeba Please be advised of planned...

Sunwater Interruption to Supply Advice ↗

Sunwater will be conducting a planned Service Interruption. 🔹 Mutchilba Town Water 🔹 South Walsh...

Labour Day Public Holiday - 4 May 2026 ↗

Labour Day Public Holiday Closure Notice All Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries will be...

Anzac Day Holiday - 25 April 2025 ↗

Anzac Day Public Holiday Closure Notice Mareeba and Dimbulah Libraries will be closed for Anzac...

Council approves subdivision at 147 Martin Avenue and updates policies

Mareeba Shire Council has approved a development permit for a property subdivision and renewed several council policies at its 15 April meeting.

Planned Water Outages - Parts of Mareeba ↗

Upcoming Planned Water Outages Council will be undertaking essential works on the water network, which...

Anzac Day Saturday, 25 April 2026 ↗

Planned Water Outages - Parts of Mareeba ↗

Upcoming Planned Water Outages Council will be undertaking essential works on the water network, which...

Easter Holiday Public Holiday Hours ↗

Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries will be closed for the Easter Holidays from Friday,...

Possible Low Water Pressure - Mount Molloy: 2 April - 3 April 2026 ↗

Council advises residents in Mt Molloy that low water pressure may be experienced Thursday, 2...

Mareeba Shire Considers New Kerbside Waste Collection Options ↗

Mareeba Shire Council is calling on residents to have their say on the future of...

Unplanned Water Outage - Township of Dimbulah ↗

Unplanned Water Outage – TOWNSHIP OF DIMBULAH Residents of Dimbulah are currently experiencing an unplanned...

Planned Water Outage - Parts of Mareeba: 16 March 2026 ↗

Upcoming Planned Water Outages Council will be undertaking essential works on the water network, which...

Threat Reduced: Severe Weather for Mareeba Shire Region 6 March 2026 ↗

Issued: 11am Saturday, 7 March 2026 Next update: This will be the last warning issued...

Stay Informed: Severe Weather for Mareeba Shire Region 5 March 2026 ↗

Issued: 5.00pm Thursday, 5 March 2026 Next update: 11am Friday, 6 March 2026 or as...

Possible Low Water Pressure - Mount Molloy: 5 March - 16 March 2026 ↗

Mt Molloy Water Reservoir – Leak Repairs Council will commence works to repair the leak...

Planned Water Outage - Parts of Mareeba: 1 March 2026 ↗

Residents are advised that there will be a planned water outage required for essential hydrant...

Free Haircuts! ↗

Celebrate QLD Youth Week 2026 with Free Haircuts! Save the dates, because the pop-up barbers...

Planned Water Outage - Mareeba: 3 March - 12 March 2026 ↗

Upcoming Planned Water Outages Council will be undertaking essential works on the water network, which...

Items of Interest – Ordinary Council Meeting, 18 February 2026 ↗

The following items were addressed at the Ordinary Meeting of Mareeba Shire Council on Wednesday,...