The Tyto Conference Centre was filled with joy, pride, and absolute cuteness overload on Saturday May 17, as Hinchinbrook celebrated its annual Baby Welcome Ceremony. Held in the beautiful wetlands, the event marked a record turnout, with 50 newborns officially welcomed into the community. Mayor of Hinchinbrook, Ramon Jayo, expressed his delight at the overwhelming participation, saying, "It's amazing to see, we normally have in 30-40 but today we have 50 babies to welcome. We are very pleased
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by Victoria Velton Harry Berger and Stephanie Hubinger’s lives are deeply intertwined with their hometown. From their humble beginnings to their impactful roles in the region, their story is one of dedication, resilience, and community spirit. Harry Berger, originally from Western Australia, arrived in the area in 1959 as part of his military service with the Army’s Survey Corps. His work in surveying and mapping was vital for opening up the region. Harry’s team played a pivotal role in recordi
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Lucinda recently found itself in the national spotlight as the Today Show rolled into town as part of their regional roadshow. Host Tim Davies and his crew brought a vibrant energy to the community, showcasing the unique charm and warmth that Lucinda and the surrounding areas have to offer. For Tim Davies, it was a welcome return to a place he holds dear. "It's my second time here, and it's been so good to come back and experience the lifestyle here," he said. "It's been great being in the regi
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The countdown is on! The highly anticipated Link2Country Expo, presented by CANEGROWERS, is just around the corner, making its debut on May 23rd and 24th at the Ingham Showgrounds. This action-packed, two-day event is set to bring the agricultural sector to life, connecting local communities to hands-on experiences, career opportunities, and much more. With just a week to go, excitement is building as preparations for the event come to a close. The expo will feature trade stalls hosted by indus
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May 20, 2025
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of the 2025 Link2Country Expo, an exciting new community event designed to educate, entertain and encourage the next generation. Taking place on Friday 23 May and Saturday 24 May 2025 at the Ingham Showgrounds, the Expo is a celebration of rural life, innovation and future opportunity. This year’s event proudly features the return of Council’s flagship careers initiative, the Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook careers event, now in
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May 20, 2025
Ingham Showgrounds will come alive this Friday and Saturday with the hosting of the Inaugural “Link 2 Country Expo", an industry event designed at showcasing the abundance of opportunity for work and career pathways that exist in rural communities such as Hinchinbrook. You will wander through many trade stands offering great deals on matters of interest to you, such as trade tools, boating and other everyday life accessories, and take part in live demonstrations on basic matters such as how to
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May 20, 2025
With Deputy Mayor Mary Brown Following the weather events of February and March, support for community members impacted and looking for assistance is still available at the Hinchinbrook Information and Referral Centre at 73-81 Lannercost Street, Ingham. Representatives from Community Recovery and Lifeline are available at the Centre Monday to Friday, with other government agency representatives having a presence there on a periodic basis. The community are encouraged to visit the Centre if they
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May 20, 2025
It was a picture-perfect day for bowls as the finals of the Ladies Championship Singles took place, and the quality of play matched the beautiful conditions. In a thrilling and closely contested match, Gina Wright emerged victorious, claiming her first open singles championship title with a well-earned 25/18 win over the runner-up Elsa Piotto. Both players showcased remarkable skill and composure throughout the final. Wright’s triumph marked a significant milestone in her bowling career,
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May 13, 2025
The volunteers at Lucinda Coast Guard are saddened by the recent passing of long-time member Paul Entriken. After a long and distinguished career in the Police Force, Paul earned the right to retire and just go fishing, which he loved doing, but he decided that he had time and experience to do something for the community in which he lived, so he joined the Coast Guard. Known as a quiet, contemplative man, Paul worked his way through the ranks to become the Flotilla’s Training Officer, a job tha
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May 13, 2025
Thomas discovered his love for tennis in late 2020 when he was just nine years old. Before picking up a racket, he tried his hand at football, cricket, and taekwondo, but none of these sports quite matched his energy and enthusiasm. Then came tennis—a game full of non-stop action and high-paced excitement, and it was love at first serve. One of the key reasons Thomas enjoys tennis so much is his coach, Tom, who knows how to make learning both engaging and enjoyable as his sessions are packed wi
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February 18, 2025
One of the state’s most infamous celebrations of Italian culture will grace the Hinchinbrook Shire once again when the Australian Italian Festival returns on the 7th and 8th of June 2025. Over the decades, the festival has attracted waves of support and interest across the nation and beyond, and a particular State Library of Queensland interview conducted in 2013 further cemented the festival’s deserving place in the state’s history. 2013 President of the Australian Italian Festival Commi
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May 20, 2025
Room No. 14 Footsteps are heard along the corridor, A door has just banged shut! There is the sound of running water, The tap is then turned off. Perhaps the guest had retired For the bed is heard to squeak. During the night the running tap is heard again and again.......... Then left to drip, drip, drip....... The Housemaid checks next morning but- No house-guest checked in last night yet - The door is found wide open - clipped back, But there is no one in sight. Strange - the basin is full o
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May 20, 2025
With racquets at the ready and good vibes in bucketloads, the Ingham Tennis Association invites players of all ability levels to come on down to their Cooper Street courts this Thursday evening for a match of mixed tennis! Still riding the high of the memorable Sugar Bowl held earlier this month, the club has been swinging successfully nonstop, with its members enjoying both competitive and social matches each week. Thursday’s players are graded one to four and can be placed into mixed d
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May 13, 2025
Tuesday 13 May From 13 May - 13 June North Queensland will host a major military exercise. Over 3,000 soldiers from Australia and partner nations will participate in the North Queensland Warfighter, utilising the Townsville Field Training Area, a number of Non-Defence Training Areas in the Hinchinbrook Shire, the coastal areas off Townsville and the Bruce and Flinders highways and Hervey Range Road. For more information: https://www.defence.gov.au/.../north-queensland-warfighter 9:00am - 12:00p
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Tuesday 6 May 9:00am - 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham. Senior Men's Social Group. Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822 2:30pm - 4:00pm at 100 Mcilwraith St, Ingham. Green Thumbs Club. Join us every Tuesday for a gardening adventure! Engage in small sustainable garden projects and
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