Community
Seven arts projects awarded $40,520 in Mareeba Shire grant round
Regional Arts Development Fund recipients announced following October council meeting
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Council
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.
Development
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.
Community
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
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.
Infrastructure
North Bicentennial Lakes upgrade complete
Mareeba Shire Council has finished revitalising the northern section of Bicentennial Lakes with new recreational facilities and environmental improvements.
Community
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.
Community
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.
Development
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.
Development
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.
Council
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
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.
Development
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.
Infrastructure
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.
Development
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.
Earlier reporting · 4 historical reports
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Infrastructure
Cobra Creek crossing reconstruction progresses after Cyclone Jasper damage
Council continues repairs to Emerald End Road crossing damaged in 2023 flooding, with completion expected early in the new year.
Council
Council offices and libraries close for Christmas holidays
All customer service centres and libraries will shut from midday 20 December, reopening 6 January 2025.
Water & Utilities
Past notice · check current conditions at the sourceMareeba water outage scheduled for 10pm tonight
Emergency repairs to aged water main at Constance Street will interrupt supply for approximately two hours.
Water & Utilities
Past notice · check current conditions at the sourceWater main break causes major outage in Mareeba Township
Repair completed at Constance and Basalt Street intersection; water restoration expected by 11am Friday 6 December
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