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 storyThe Australia Day Pool Party at the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre on Sunday 26 January 2025, was a fantastic community celebration, bringing together families and friends for a day filled with fun, laughter, and Aussie spirit!
A True Blue Aussie Celebration
The festivities kicked off at 9.30am with a lamington style cake-cutting, setting the tone for a day of enjoyment. By 10am, DJ Wayne Newton was spinning all the Aussie classics, keeping the energy high and the good vibes flowing until 3pm—creating the ultimate summer soundtrack for a poolside party.
Fun for Everyone
With around 200 people in attendance, there was something for everyone to enjoy. The pool was a hub of excitement, packed with inflatable toys, while kids delighted in face painting, arts and crafts, board games, and temporary Australian flag tattoos. The kids' disco and games at 1pm were a standout highlight, drawing plenty of laughter, dancing, and smiles.
Good Vibes & Great Food
No Aussie celebration is complete without a classic sausage sizzle! Thanks to the support of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and Hinchinbrook Aquatics, every guest enjoyed a free sausage on bread and a refreshing cold drink, just what was needed after hours of swimming and dancing.
Safety First
With lifeguards on duty throughout the event, families could relax knowing that everyone was safe while having a great time in the water.
A Heartfelt Thank You
Ryan and Sarah Sheahan expressed their gratitude, saying:
"A huge thank you to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for their generous funding and support in making our Australia Day pool party such a success! The contribution helped us create a fantastic event for the community, filled with fun, laughter and celebration. We truly appreciate the council’s support. We also would like to give a big shoutout to DJ Wayne for the fantastic music, our amazing lifeguards, and our amazing friends and volunteers that turned out to cook the BBQ and join in the fun. Finally, to the wonderful community members who turned up in droves to celebrate—thank you! You made the event so special, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!"
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