No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyWith 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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