For many travellers, Egypt isn’t just another destination, it’s a lifelong dream. Standing before the Great Pyramids or descending into an ancient tomb in the Valley of the Kings is one of those rare travel moments that stays with you forever. Experiences like these deserve to be done properly. This starts by travelling with the experts who know Egypt inside out. Hi, that’s us! In a country layered with thousands of years of history, local knowledge makes all the difference. On a Bunnik Tour to Egypt, you’ll travel alongside a university-qualified Egyptologist, transforming each visit from a simple photo opportunity into a richer understanding of the people, rituals and stories that shaped this ancient civilisation. From decoding hieroglyphs to sharing insights you won’t find in a guidebook, expert-led touring brings Egypt’s past to life. Egypt holds a special place in the heart of Bunnik Tours — between the Bunnik family, Dennis, Sacha and Marion have travelled to the region more than 50 times, so it’s safe to say you’re in good hands. Decades of firsthand travel have shaped itineraries that go beyond the expected. From the iconic pyramids to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, these tours are crafted to ensure that if Egypt is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, it’s one worth remembering.
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Tuesday 6 January Full Day Fun Gymnastics Workshop 8:00am – 3:00pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper Street, Ingham. Join the team at Flames Gymnastics for an exciting full-day workshop. Open to children aged 5 years and above with no prior experience required, this introduction to gymnastics includes trampolines, bars, and floor tumbling. Please bring lunch, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing suitable for running, jumping, and tumbling. Limited spots are available, so book early to avoid missing out. Bookings: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au. Robotics Workshop 10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland. Wednesday 7 January Gymnastics Bounce Workshop 10:30am – 12:30pm, Ingham Showgrounds, corner Cooper Street and Miles Street, Ingham. Join the team at Flames Gymnastics for an engaging morning of bounce fun. The session includes trampoline, double mini trampoline, and tumbling, with experienced coaches helping participants build their skills and learn new tricks. Please bring snacks, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing suitable for active movement. Limited spots are available, so book early to avoid missing out. Bookings: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au. Thursday 8 January Technology Classes 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. First 5 Forever Playtime 10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland. Playtime At The Library 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham. A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse. Friday 9 January STEAM – BRIO STEM Builder and Little Bits 10:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Build, create, and experiment with STEM kits in this hands-on workshop. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland. Services Australia – Community Support 10:30am – 2:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Drop in for assistance and information from Services Australia, including help with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Green Thumbs Club 2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info! Beers By The Beach 5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach. The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy. Saturday 10 January Parkrun 7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore. A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together! Sunday 11 January Monday 12 January Tuesday 13 January Robotics Workshop 10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland Wednesday 14 January World Logic Day Thursday 15 January Technology Classes 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. First 5 Forever Playtime 10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland. Playtime At The Library 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham. A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse. Friday 16 January STEAM – BRIO STEM Builder and Little Bits 10:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Build, create, and experiment with STEM kits in this hands-on workshop. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland. Services Australia – Community Support 10:30am – 2:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Drop in for assistance and information from Services Australia, including help with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Green Thumbs Club 2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info! Beers By The Beach 5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach. The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy. Saturday 17 January Parkrun 7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore. A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together! Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend 8:00am – 5:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. Bring old household items containing embedded batteries for safe disposal at no charge. Do not remove batteries yourself—bring the entire device. Some items, including TVs, computers, mobile phones, oversized items, and electric vehicle batteries, are not accepted. For more information, visit the Recycle Mate website. Hoodwinked – Movie Screening 9:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. Enjoy a fun family movie, Hoodwinked!. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland. Sunday 18 January Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend 8:00am – 5:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. Bring old household items containing embedded batteries for safe disposal at no charge. Do not remove batteries yourself—bring the entire device. Some items, including TVs, computers, mobile
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At Lucinda Hotel The Lucinda Hotel is set to be the place to celebrate this festive season, with two big parties planned to see out 2025 in style. Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy live music, great food and a lively atmosphere across Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Boxing Day celebrations kick off with the hotel open from morning through to midnight, offering lunch and dinner service throughout the day. The evening entertainment features live music by Bindi Cussen, taking to the stage from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. It is the perfect way to relax after Christmas Day and catch up with friends by the coast. The celebrations continue into New Year’s Eve, with the Lucinda Hotel pulling out all the stops to welcome in 2026. Doors open at 10:00am and the party rolls on until 2:00am. Live music by Lukey and Snake will get the night started from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, followed by DJ Wayne Newton from 10:00pm through to the early hours. Adding to the festivities, the Lucinda Hotel will also feature live music every night from 27 to 31 December, making it a great destination across the entire holiday period. A courtesy bus will be available for both major event nights, with bookings required in advance. With great entertainment, food and transport sorted, the Lucinda Hotel is inviting everyone to gather their friends and celebrate the end of 2025 the Lucinda way. WHAT: Boxing Day Party WHEN: Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00am–12:00am WHERE: Lucinda Hotel WHAT: New Year’s Eve Party WHEN: Wednesday 31 December 2025, 10:00am–2:00am WHERE: Lucinda Hotel
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The TYTO Regional Art Gallery will welcome the community to the opening of Through My Eyes, an exhibition by artist David Boucher that challenges perceptions of colour, creativity and visual expression. Despite being colourblind, Boucher produces striking portraits, landscapes and cityscapes that are rich in energy and emotion. Working instinctively, his practice offers a rare and compelling perspective, inviting audiences to reconsider how colour, feeling and interpretation intersect. Through My Eyes presents a body of work that is both surprising and deeply engaging, revealing creativity beyond conventional ways of seeing. The exhibition will officially open with a special opening night celebration, followed by an artist talk later in the week, providing audiences with an opportunity to hear directly from Boucher about his process and artistic journey. Exhibition Opening Night WHAT: Through My Eyes Exhibition Opening Night WHEN: Thursday 22 January 2025 6:00pm WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham Free entry. Cash bar available. Canapés provided. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. Artist Talk WHAT: Artist Talk With David Boucher WHEN: Saturday 24 January 2025 10:30am WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham The exhibition will be on display from 6:00pm Thursday 22 January 2026 until 4:00pm Saturday 7 February 2026. TYTO Regional Art Gallery is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
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The Hinchinbrook Shire Library are gearing up for another enriching school holidays filled with enjoyment and education following the launch of their annual Summer Reading Program on Monday 9 December.
Students aged between six to twelve years are encouraged to sign up for the free program to discover the enchanting world of the written word, with an awesome, Fitbit Inspire Tracker awarded to the student with the highest reading logbook! With each student’s entry, they’re also placed into a fantastic raffle set to be drawn at the program’s conclusion for one lucky reader’s opportunity to win a Yeti 769ml Straw Bottle.
“The program is a great way to encourage children to read over the holidays, and have fun while doing it,” explained Kelannei of the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.
It should come as no surprise that fostering a love of reading at a young age produces a world of benefits in the areas relating to language growth, imagination, creativity, and academic advancement. What better time to introduce or build upon such a wonderful habit than during these summer school holidays?
Over the course of the school holidays, students are to record and track each book read in their logbook available at www.library.hinchinbrook.qld.gov, allowing the program to stand as a positive, and measurable tool regarding your child’s literacy engagement.
On Friday 24 January, the program’s participants are invited to attend a celebratory Summer Reading Party where each of the winners will be announced, and each student will be presented with an Encouragement Award for their commitment and dedication.
For more information on how your child can be part of such a fantastic and enriching program, visit www.library.hinchinbrook.qld.gov or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
With so many magical festive events set to be held over the next month, our calendars are most likely reaching breaking point in the best way possible, and there’s another wonderfully fabulous event that also deserves a spot on your schedule.
The QCWA Upper Stone Christmas Party will have the community busting a move to the musical talents of DJ Wayne Newton and smiling for Santa this Saturday 30 November from 6pm at the Upper Stone Hall. Attendees are invited to enjoy an evening overflowing with both modern beats and old time, sing-along classics as well as plenty of delicious eats with the barbeque hot and ready to go!
The evening will host a range of opportunities to win big with both a Major Cash Draw, and a Monster Raffle including over thirty fantastic prizes up for grabs as well as an awesome Lucky Door Prize.
The 2024 QCWA Upper Stone Christmas Party hopes to be nothing short of nostalgic, with Wayne under instruction to throw it back to the golden era to recreate the magic of past Upper Stone Hall dances where locals would waltz well into the night to Pride or Erin and other popular tunes.
An annual celebration, all funds raised from the cash only community event will be put towards advancing, improving and revamping the beloved hall to continue hosting fabulous celebrations, and creating wonderful memories will into the future.
What: QCWA Upper Stone Christmas Party.
When: Saturday 30 November, 6pm.
Where: Upper Stone Hall.
More Information: Visit the Upper Stone QCWA Branch Facebook page.
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