EXPRESS The Delivering news across our region WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY, 2026 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au SMALL businesses are making their mark in the Mareeba Shire, with 91 new ventures opening up last year. One of those is The Big Hat on Byrnes Street...
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EXPRESS The Delivering news across our region WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY, 2026 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au SMALL businesses are making their mark in the Mareeba Shire, with 91 new ventures opening up last year. One of those is The Big Hat on Byrnes Street which opened in March and has gone from strength to strength. On Monday, the business took another step forward, opening a new café, adding to the giftware, fashion, homeware and hats on offer as well as a garden centre. Courtyard Café manager Shannon Palmer and barista Thomas Mylrea (pictured) are inviting locals to pop in and enjoy the coffee and pastries on offer. n See story Page 5 BUSINESS BOOM BOOK NOW! r n a t i o n a l W o m e n’s D a y Lu n c h I n t e LUCK D O OR P Y R IZE MAREEBA INTERNATIONAL CLUB FRIDAY MARCH 6, 11.30AM TO 2PM 3 D ays - Nig hts Two • Guest Speakers: Ebony Faichney - Managing Director of Farmour, Katrina Mellick from Holistic Humans & Business, and Lesa Moro from Days For Girls • Entertainment by Shandell •
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