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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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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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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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
Read the full storyOn 12 July, the shoreline at Balgal Beach was buzzing with excitement as 117 young anglers and their families took part in the annual Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Kids Fishing Classic. What began as a small, local effort to get kids active and outdoors has grown into a community highlight, drawing support from across the region.
Thanks to generous sponsors and the dedicated efforts of the Club, the morning was filled with rods, reels, and smiles, as children tested their luck in the hope of reeling in the big one.
State Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto MP, was full of praise for the community spirit on display.
“There was a great fishing competition at Balgal Beach yesterday, hosted by the Fisherman's Landing Fishing & Social Club. What started with about 30 entrants has steadily grown — 60 the next year, then 70, and this year we saw 117 kids out there fishing. It was just fantastic to see young kids, their families, parents, carers and siblings all out enjoying the great outdoors. The weather really turned it on, and afterwards many stopped in at Fisherman's Landing for some fish and chips — especially those who didn’t manage to catch the big one!”
One proud parent, Jamie Lejarraga, whose daughter took out the Biggest Fish prize, shared her joy:
“It was a well-run kids' fishing comp and a fun morning. My daughter was super stoked to win the biggest fish — cheers to Nick Dametto MP and Fisherman’s Landing Fishing & Social Club Balgal Beach Inc.”
With its growing popularity and strong community backing, the Kids Fishing Classic looks set to become an even bigger tradition in years to come.
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