No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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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
Read the full storyIngham local Carla Pizzi has made her mark in both state and regional lawn bowls competitions this month, achieving career-first milestones and bringing home a trio of medals. Representing Noorla Bowls Club, Pizzi showcased her determination and skill on two major stages, proving her place among the best in the game.
At the Bowls Queensland State Multi Disability Championships, held from 4–7 August, Pizzi competed in the Open Life Stream category across Singles and Pairs. In an emotional breakthrough, she secured her first-ever medal in Singles, winning bronze. She followed this achievement with a silver medal in the Open Life Stream Pairs, teaming up with Kaye Freeman from Cleveland Bowls Club. For Pizzi, who had never before reached the Singles podium, the bronze marked a special personal victory and a sign of her growing confidence on the green.
Just days later, Pizzi travelled to Townsville to compete in the North Queensland District Ladies Bowls Association Championships from 14–18 August. The event drew 48 competitors from Cairns to Yeppoon, all vying for regional glory. Pizzi dominated her section, advancing to the quarter finals after a tight 21–20 match. She carried her momentum into the semi-final, winning convincingly 21–13, before sealing the title with a 21–17 victory in the final to become the NQDLBA Singles Champion.
Reflecting on her success, Pizzi admitted she was still in disbelief. “I still can’t believe I won the Singles,” she said after the final.
Her victories not only highlight her individual resilience and consistency but also reflect the strength of community bowls in the Hinchinbrook region. Noorla Bowls Club is celebrating her remarkable run, expressing immense pride in her dedication and achievements.
With a bronze, a silver, and now a Singles championship to her name in just one month, Carla Pizzi has truly cemented herself as a rising force in Queensland bowls.
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