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WE STAND TO REMEMBER Community Gathers To Commemorate ANZAC Day

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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Catching Up With Allan

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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Chamber Coffee April Connect Update

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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Ingham's Kennel Club Barks Up The Showgrounds

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

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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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