Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
Read the full storyTwo respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
Read the full storyBy Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
Read the full storyA Tool Ror Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyWith the Christmas and New Year holiday period almost with us, the volunteers at Ingham Coast Guard would like to wish all boaties a happy and safe time on the water.
Whenever the region experiences an exceptionally low tide, the Ingham Coast Guard often sends a drone up to photograph the exit from the Enterprise Channel at Dungeness. The sand here is continuously moving and has covered up the previous channels through the sand bar that once existed.
The Ingham Coast Guard would like to advise there is now NO channel through the sand bar. All boaties are urged to ensure they have sufficient water under their keel before attempting to cross the bar. A general rule of thumb is that whatever the tide chart says at a given time, there is half that on the bar.
This year-to-date Ingham Coast Guard has been called out 31 times and has rescued 91 people. Please stay safe on the water.
Contributed with thanks to Steve Whipps, Commander, QF14 Ingham Coast Guard.