Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyMembers of the Cassowary Coast Patrol Group were honoured for their outstanding service at a special awards ceremony held on Monday, the 29th of July, celebrating the dedication, bravery, and long-standing commitment of officers, Police Liaison Officers (PLOs), and Queensland Police Service (QPS) staff.
A total of 28 individuals were recognised across a range of commendations, including District Officer Certificates for their involvement in key operations such as the February 2025 Cardwell floods, Operation Victor Diabelli, and the 2019 bushfires on the Queensland-New South Wales border.
Several QPS Medals and Clasps and National Police Service Medals were also awarded, honouring officers who have served for up to 40 years.
Among the notable recipients was Senior PLO Michael Sands, who received the Queensland Police Exemplary Conduct Medal in recognition of his ongoing work in crime prevention, youth engagement, and strengthening ties between QPS and First Nations communities in Innisfail.
“I am constantly blown away by the commitment and hard work shown by these recipients, and thank them for their service,” said Cassowary Coast Patrol Group Inspector Nathan Blain.
“Our community appreciates the hard work they do each day, facing dangerous and difficult situations to keep them safe.
I am proud of each and every one of these recipients, and the commitment, sacrifice and bravery they embody.”
Five officers—Sergeant Ali Duggan, Special Constable Adam Tickner, Senior Constable Shelly Wright, Senior Constable Aaron Stanley, and Constable Jake Jenkins—received District Officer Certificates for their unwavering commitment to the Cardwell community during the devastating floods earlier this year.
Detective Senior Constable Michael Pearson was awarded the Queensland Police Bravery Medal for his courageous actions on the 22nd of April, 2024, when he disarmed a woman wielding a large hunting knife after a crash involving her children. Pearson entered the vehicle, removed the weapon, and ensured the children’s safety.
The ceremony served as a powerful reminder of the risks faced by local officers and the deep sense of duty that drives them.
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