TOP NEWS

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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Cardwell Lions Club Delivers Vital Donations to Community

February 18, 2025

The Cardwell Lions Club has once again demonstrated the power of community spirit, thanks to a generous outpouring of support from the people of Cairns.
A large shipment of essential donations provided much-needed relief for local residents as they work to rebuild and recover.
The dedicated volunteers at the Lions Club wasted no time in unpacking and sorting through a variety of donated goods, including towels, linen, cleaning supplies, mattresses, toys, wheelbarrows, brooms, and mops. These essential items will be distributed throughout the coming week to those in need, ensuring help reaches the right hands as quickly as possible.
The Cardwell Lions Club said they were thrilled to announce that they will be begin distributing the donations throughout the next week.

They also expressed a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the club over the past few weeks as they work together to help the town get back on track.

The Cardwell Lions Club are currently working on having someone be in charge of the distribution centre and will advise the public on their Facebook page when more updates are available.

The truck full of goods arrived safely in Cardwell
Goods from Cairns ready to be sorted and distributed
Photos sourced: Facebook

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