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
Read the full storyAllan 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
Read the full storyHinchinbrook 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
Read the full storyOver 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 recent Cardwell Party brought the community together for a much-needed break after a challenging few weeks. The event, aimed at providing a relaxed atmosphere for locals, was well-received and fulfilled its purpose of offering a time for people to unwind.
A key highlight of the event was the support from the Tully and Innisfail Lions Clubs, who manned the BBQ, allowing the Cardwell Lions Club to take a step back and enjoy the festivities. The delicious salads, prepared by Barbara and Rob Lang, were also a hit with attendees.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of volunteers contributed to the success of the event, handling everything from decorating and letterbox drops to selling raffle tickets. The businesses that donated raffle prizes played a crucial role, with the proceeds from the raffle helping to fund the event’s entertainment.
Music was provided by Snowy and Craig, creating the perfect atmosphere for the event. Children were also kept entertained, thanks to the efforts of the Cardwell Chamber of Commerce and Tully Support Centre Inc. The Cardwell Country Club generously opened its doors, providing the ideal venue for the community to come together.