Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyGet ready for an exciting year of track and field action across North Queensland in 2025! From February to October, athletes of all ages and abilities will have the chance to compete in a variety of exciting meets.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the upcoming events:
February:
• North Star Summer Series Meet 1 – 1 February, Townsville (State Permit Meet)
March:
• North Star Summer Series Meet 2 – 1 March, Townsville (State Permit Meet)
May:
• Mackay Track & Field Carnival – 3 – 4 May, Mackay
• Mulgrave Relay Day – 18 May, Gordonvale
• Great Barrier Reef Masters Games – 30 May to 1 June, Cairns
• Cairns Twilight Carnival – 30 May, Cairns
June:
• Outback Pentathlon – 14 June, Normanton
• Central Queensland Track & Field Carnival – 28 – 29 June, Rockhampton
July:
• Festival of Athletics – 5 – 6 July, Townsville (National Permit Meet)
• The Challenge Games – 23 – 24 July, Townsville
• Coral Coast Carnival – 26 – 27 July, Cairns
August:
• Tablelands Pentathlon – 10 August, Tolga
• Outback Sunset Carnival – 23 – 24 August, Longreach
• Bowen Track & Field Carnival – 30 – 31 August, Bowen
September:
• Douglas Rainforest Rush – 7 September, Mossman
• North Queensland Championships – 26 – 28 September, Townsville (National Permit Meet)
October:
• QRSS Track & Field Championships – 13 – 19 October, Townsville
These events provide excellent opportunities for athletes to qualify for state and national competitions, including national permit meets such as the Festival of Athletics and North Queensland Championships. Make sure to mark your calendars and get ready to compete in 2025!
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