Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyRebecca Bornstein is a highly qualified and dedicated optometrist, committed to providing tailored, evidence-based care to every patient she sees. She holds a Bachelor of Vision Science with Distinction and a Master of Optometry from Deakin University and is endorsed to prescribe ocular therapeutics.
Although initially interested in nutrition, Rebecca was drawn to optometry after exploring a wide range of healthcare professions. saying that optometry ticked every box for her as a career that offered continual learning, a strong clinical focus, and good work-life balance.
Her clinical interests include paediatric eye care, glaucoma management, anterior eye conditions, and dry eye disease. These areas are particularly relevant in the Ingham area, where dry eye is prevalent among the ageing population. Rebecca explained that the regional location has provided the perfect opportunity with its many complicated and challenging patients, for her to apply her skills while continuing to learn.
Rebecca joined the Rachel Cauchi Optometrist's team with enthusiasm, saying "I wanted to be clinically challenged, mentally challenged. I came and met the team, and I just felt like we would be a good fit, and it has been so wonderful."
Her approach to patient care is full of empathy and preparation, particularly when working with children or nervous adults. “I try to relate to them, to be present with them, and if it's kids, to make them laugh and enjoy the process." She always has a strategy and a plan ready before the patients walk in, tailor-made to each one.
Rebecca encourages anyone who has not had an eye test recently to book an appointment, even if they are not experiencing symptoms. “Routine eye checks can detect issues that may not yet be noticeable,” she advises. “It’s an important part of overall health care, even if you aren't experiencing any symptoms," and advises getting checked every two years for those under 65 and every year if over 65.
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys spending time in nature with her partner, cooking, and playing guitar. One of her favourite local spots is the Cardwell Jetty, as she never tires of the views.
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