Tablelands Regional Council
Government AdministrationQueensland, Australia51-200 Employees
Tablelands Regional Council is a local government authority serving the Tablelands region of Far North Queensland, based in Atherton. It provides governance and services across communities including Atherton as the regional centre and towns such as Malanda, Herberton and Yungaburra, supporting development across sectors like tourism, agriculture, arts and green energy. The region's landscape—rainforests, crater lakes, savannahs and wetlands—along with water resources and road links to Cairns, informs the council's planning and service delivery. In May 2026 the council partnered with Tourism Atherton Tablelands and Tourism Tropical North Queensland to promote curated themed trails for visitors, reflecting a focus on tourism development and regional discovery. It also collaborates on environmental and community initiatives, such as weed-control work with Terrain NRM and a free men's health and wellbeing program, and participates in regional events such as awards and Australia Day ceremonies. Based in Atherton, the council serves a mid-sized local government constituency within the Tablelands region, supporting living, discovery and investment in the community.