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Photo credit: Victoria Veton
The 2026 Ingham Maraka Festival's Rio Carnival theme brought colour, music and celebration to the streets, with the community turning out to enjoy the festivities.
The festival finale saw the crowning of Maraka's newest royalty, as Janae Pearce was named 2026 Maraka Queen, with Brianna Lamari taking runner-up. Tilly Poppi was crowned Maraka Princess, joined by runner-up Lucy Egan and Miss Personality Kadence Torrisi.
The Queen and Princess Quests attracted increased interest this year, with entrants embracing the opportunity to represent their community and carry forward a much-loved annual tradition.
Some of the organisers of the inaugural FNQ Motor Group Car & Bike Show and Shine. Photo credit: HDeVolution
Hundreds of motoring enthusiasts, and their families, descended on Tully on Saturday for the inaugural FNQ Motor Group Car & Bike Show and Shine, with visitors travelling from Cairns, Townsville and the Tablelands to join Cassowary Coast locals.
From vintage Holdens and gleaming Harleys to muscle cars and custom bikes, there was plenty to admire, with a great family atmosphere and stories shared between proud owners and enthusiasts.
The event raised $726 for the Tully Hospital Foundation, with Barry Barnes winning the fundraising raffle board.
Congratulations to FNQ Motor Group and Lyn Di Mauro for organising a fantastic day, and special shout out to the Tully Lions Club and Tully Coast Guard volunteers for keeping everyone well fed.
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