The Mareeba Local Disaster Management Group confirmed severe weather from Tropical Low 29U has passed. Residents advised to remain cautious around flooded areas and damaged roads.
Heavy rainfall forecast with potential for dangerous flash flooding. Six-hourly totals of 80-160mm likely, with possible 24-hour totals reaching 350mm across the Tablelands.
Mt Molloy reservoir completely emptied due to water main break. Water trucks deployed and free bottled water distributed to residents. Reservoir refilled to 80% overnight after repairs.
All Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday, 4 May 2026. Normal services resume the following business day.
Mareeba and Dimbulah Libraries will be closed for Anzac Day on Friday, 25 April 2026. Normal operating hours resume the following business day.
Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries will be closed for the Easter Holidays from Friday through Monday. Normal services resume after the public holiday period.
The iconic 140km Great Wheelbarrow Race returns May 8-10, running from Mareeba to Chillagoe via Dimbulah, Petford, and Almaden. Since 2007 the event has raised over $2.6 million for charity. Online registrations for new teams are now closed.
Mareeba Shire Libraries partner with Fresh Start Academy to offer free haircuts at Dimbulah (Mar 23), Chillagoe (Mar 30), Kuranda (Apr 9), and Mareeba (Apr 10) libraries.
Hands-on composting workshops at Kuranda (Apr 19), Julatten (May 9), and Mareeba (Jun 20). Two-hour sessions accommodate up to 40 participants. Learn to transform household waste into compost.
Council will be undertaking essential works on the water network, which will require planned water outages affecting parts of Mareeba. Residents are advised to prepare accordingly.
Council undertaking essential works on the water network requiring planned water outages affecting parts of Mareeba. Residents advised to store water in advance.
Council advises residents in Mt Molloy that low water pressure may be experienced Thursday 2 April to Friday 3 April 2026 due to planned maintenance works on the water supply network.
20-week project starting late February to improve Walsh Street. Includes new pedestrian crossing between K-Hub and Coles, roundabout reconfiguration, and upgraded stormwater infrastructure.
Road resealing and linemarking works running through May 2026 covering streets in Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Almaden, Mutchilba, Koah, and Julatten. Minor traffic delays expected.
Walsh Street safety improvements ($3.99M), Ada Creek Crossing upgrade ($1.99M replacing single-lane causeway), and Atherton Street Sewer Pump Station upgrade ($1.59M) all approved.
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