Local Students Compete In Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final In Germany Five talented students from Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham are trading the tropics for Germany as they compete in the Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Final in Chemnitz. Known as the Gilroy Velocity Raptors, this Year 7–9 team earned global recognition after dominating the North Queensland Finals with a record-breaking 387 laps. In their first year—and as the youngest team competing—they’ve turned a lunchtime STEM club i
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
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Families seeking a nurturing and enriching beginning to their child’s education are invited to enrol for Prep 2026 at St Peter’s Catholic School, Halifax. The school offers a warm and caring environment where each child is valued and supported to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. With small class sizes and a qualified, experienced early years teacher, St Peter’s ensures every student receives personalised attention and one-on-one support tailored to their unique needs. Teaching pr
Read the full storyA New Year – A Time To Reflect And Reassess!
With a New Year commenced, now is the perfect time for business owners to reflect on the year that was and reassess the goals and ambitions for the upcoming year. January 1 represents the halfway point of the financial year and often during this post festive season there is opportunity to ensure the business is tracking as planned or expected.
Certainly 2024 has provided some challenges for the business community both locally and nationally, however there has also been new opportunities emerge in the broader North Queensland area, with announcements regarding major infrastructure projects commencing in the region.
The Hinchinbrook business community has enormous skill capacity that already services the local agricultural and civil sectors. These same skills are in high demand with many regional projects and businesses in the Hinchinbrook Shire well positioned to provide services to a broader external client base.
The lifestyle that Hinchinbrook Shire offers is being discovered by a growing number of new residents and this is also a reason to be hopeful in 2025. For many years the Hinchinbrook Shire has struggled with declining population, however as the tide slowly turns to a more positive trend, this will open the door to new clients to support local businesses. The New Year provides a timely reminder to review the marketing strategy for your business, consider its current effectiveness and whether there is another audience that can be connected with and converted to new clients?
This year Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, industry & Tourism Inc., will be exploring options for delivering workshops that will help each business reach their goals, and support owners on the pathway to success. If you haven’t already considered membership with Chamber, perhaps now is also a good time to explore the benefits of becoming a member?
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