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Strength, Vision And Legacy

Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID

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Townsville To Cairns Bike Ride Rolls Through Ingham

A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel

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Junior Theatre Takes The Stage

On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t

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Cardwell Community Comes Together For Rebuilding Support

On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co

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Apex Club Of Herbert River

March 4, 2025

The Apex Club of Herbert River recently made a generous donation to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre following the flooding event.

The Apex Club of Herbert River built 22 units in 1971 for senior citizens that cannot afford their own accommodation. This generous community organisation still aims to provide support to the elderly people at these units even though it is now managed by the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.

Although not effected by the flooding, Secretary Darrin Hopffensetz said the Apex Club wanted to show support.

Darrin said they would donate $1,500 to assist with replacements, and also a $3,500 donation to use as they please.

CEO of Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Linda McClelland said she was thrilled with the donation.

“We've been offered a contract from the Government to continue the community recovery efforts when they close up the hubs. So, when they close up the hub, and they all go back to their day jobs.

"They've given us a three-month contract to continue those works for some of the more vulnerable people who didn't get their issues resolved while the hubs were open.

“I'm thinking that $3500 will be able to help some of those individuals that in that period of time didn’t get that help.

"By getting a grant we can not only provide just a product that makes us feel good, but a product that's specific to that person and their needs is amazing."

In addition to the donation to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Apex Club of Herbert River also donated $100 gift cards to residents at the Units.

(Back Row) Secretary Darrin Hopffensetz, Treasurer Mark Poggio, President Michael Nash, Vice President Serge Fighera, and Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Bob Milne (Front Row) Sharon Curle, CEO Linda McClelland, Gloria Maggiora
Photo Credit: Daniel Heggie

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