This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyAustralia Day is our National Day of Celebration, a day we can all be proud of and reflect on how fortunate we are to live in the best country in the world.
The thing I love about living in a free country is on Australia Day, we are free to celebrate however we wish, whether it’s attending formal events, enjoying a barbeque with mates, camping or exploring the outdoors with family and friends, or just taking some time out to reflect, we are all free to do Aussie Day our way.
This year, because the 26th of January fell on a Sunday, some were fortunate enough to score a long weekend with the public holiday falling on Monday. To ensure maximum public attendance and to allow families to enjoy the spoils of a weekend away, the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and Cassowary Coast Regional Council decided to hold their official ceremonies on the Friday evening. While this raised a few eyebrows, I think most people appreciated the chance to attend the ceremonies whilst having the Sunday to themselves to relax and celebrate.
I would like to congratulate all the Australia Day award winners and nominees from Hinchinbrook. Being nominated for one of these awards is a great honour, as it means that you have been recognised for your outstanding contribution to our community. In my role as the Member for Hinchinbrook, I witness daily the incredible efforts of everyday people doing extraordinary things to make Australia a better place for us all through community service and volunteering.
In addition to the formal award ceremonies, it was heartening to see celebrations taking place across our district. Although I couldn’t physically be at them all, it was great to know events were being held in Cardwell, Rollingstone, Toomulla, Forrest Beach, Ingham, Burdell and with many of our public pools and leisure centres hosting Aussie Day functions. This is a true testament to the Australian spirit. A big thank you to the local council staff, community groups and volunteers who worked hard to make this happen.
The resurgence of support for Australia Day gives me hope of a proud nation under one flag moving forward together.
Contributed with thanks to Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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