Over 3,000 soldiers have flocked to the Hinchinbrook region to engage in one of Australia’s largest war-fighting exercises, second only to Exercise Talisman Sabre. The major event, titled the North Queensland Warfighter and Exercise Southern Jackaroo, will host soldiers and equipment from Army’s 3rd Brigade, the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. Continued on page 4. **Thousands Of Troops Descend On Hinchinbrook Continued from page 1. Commander 3rd B
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The countdown is on! The highly anticipated Link2Country Expo, presented by CANEGROWERS, is just around the corner, making its debut on May 23rd and 24th at the Ingham Showgrounds. This action-packed, two-day event is set to bring the agricultural sector to life, connecting local communities to hands-on experiences, career opportunities, and much more. With just a week to go, excitement is building as preparations for the event come to a close. The expo will feature trade stalls hosted by indus
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by Victoria Velton For nearly four decades, Sue and Douglas Barrie have been the heart and soul of the Seymour Hotel, dedicating themselves to preserving its rich heritage while creating a welcoming space for locals and visitors alike. Sue and Douglas’s journey to owning the Seymour Hotel began with family. Originally from Victoria, the couple eventually settled in Townsville. Sue explains, "We came to Townsville because that's where the kids were, and we looked at what we would do in Townsville
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It is with mixed emotions of excitement, sadness, nervousness, and anticipation that we announce the closing of The Paper Shop. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we are excited to continue serving you at Forrest Beach News, and our paper delivery service will remain unchanged. Our story began on April 7th, 1986, when Brian and Jenny Olivero took over The Paper Shop Newsagency at 84 Cartwright Street. Formerly a chemist, post office, and newsagency and at the time, we lived at the back of the shop
Read the full storyDear Sponsors, Community Members, and the Maraka Committee,
On behalf of the Maraka Committee, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to the success of the 2024 Maraka Festival.
A special thank you to our esteemed judges: Emma Oliveri from Ergon Energy, Chris McHugh from Mission Beach Ex-Serviceman, and Ellie Knight from 3 RAR. Your commitment to traveling to Ingham and dedicating your time for the Maraka Queen and Princess quests is immensely appreciated.
Congratulations to our Maraka Queen, Montana Bain, and to our runner-up, Johanna Buckle, along with Rachel Hallam, who was awarded Miss Personality. A heartfelt congratulations also to Hazel Cary, crowned Maraka Princess 2024, and Millie Bartolini, our runner-up.
We also want to acknowledge all our wonderful contestants: Briella McLaughlin, Sophie Henderson, Mariah Foster, Yasi Briody, Mikayla Marmara, Jessie Bell, Millie Bartolini, Aurora Blewitt, Tilly Pappin, Maliah Bailey, and Hazel Cary.
Your participation enriches our community spirit.
We are deeply grateful to our Diamond Sponsors: Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Windlab Pty Ltd, Wilmar Sugar, and Triple M. Your generous support has been crucial to our festival's success.
Our Platinum Sponsors, NQIB, Royal Hotel, Townsville Lime & Gypsum, and Carey Group, as well as our Gold and Silver Sponsors also deserve our sincere thanks for their ongoing commitment.
I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our service clubs—Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook Inc, Lions Club of Ingham, Lions Club of Lower Herbert, and Apex Australia—as well as our dedicated Maraka Committee volunteers. Your countless hours of effort do not go unnoticed and are essential in making the festival a reality.
To the Hinchinbrook Community, thank you for your incredible support. Together, we celebrate the spirit of Maraka!
We would also appreciate your feed back please see the attached Q Code.
Contributed with thanks to President Patrick Lynch
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