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WE STAND TO REMEMBER Community Gathers To Commemorate ANZAC Day

This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going

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Catching Up With Allan

Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle

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Chamber Coffee April Connect Update

Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t

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Ingham's Kennel Club Barks Up The Showgrounds

Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of

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46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards People's Choice Winners Announced

January 13, 2025

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is excited to announce the winners of the 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards People's Choice Award, generously sponsored by Frosty Mango. This year's award is shared by two deserving artists: Joanne Bingham, for her drawing "Evening Light", which depicts a horse peacefully grazing, and Pete Marshall, for "Leopard Lazy", an artwork capturing the essence of wildlife. Both pieces received the highest number of votes from art enthusiasts and visitors to the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
Congratulations to both Joanne and Pete for their outstanding achievements!
Council would also like to extend sincere thanks to all the talented artists who participated in this year's awards. Your contributions have truly enriched the local arts scene and helped make the 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards a memorable event.
The 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards celebrated artistic excellence across various media, providing a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their creativity. This annual event continues to be a highlight of the region's cultural calendar, enriching the local arts scene.
Visitors to the TYTO Regional Art Gallery were invited to vote for their favourite artwork in the People's Choice category from Friday 8 November to Friday 20 December 2024. Council thanks all the art enthusiasts who participated in this year's voting.
Council also extends sincere gratitude to sponsors and local businesses whose generous support makes the Hinchinbrook Art Awards possible. Your contribution is vital to the continued success of the arts in our community.
For further information regarding the upcoming exhibitions, please visit the TYTO Regional Art Gallery website, Exhibitions page.

"Evening Light" by Joanne Bingham
"Leopard Lazy"by Pete Marshall
Images supplied

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