Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyHinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism has been progressively increasing the support it offers its members and local business, over the past nine months, following the engagement of a part time marketing and administrative support officer. Having the skills and resources to provide this support, has enabled Chamber to deliver numerous targeted campaigns that has enabled local businesses to participate and grow their marketing reach. Whilst Chamber has very limited financial resources to dedicate to marketing, they use a strategic approach of combining print, radio and online platforms to achieve their promotional objectives.
During 2024, Chamber worked closely Life Publishing Group to assist in providing networks and supporting the return a local newspaper to the region. Following the launch of the hugely successful Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper, Chamber has continued to provide a weekly update on the current issues that are impacting the business community.
In the online arena, Chamber has been strategic in targeting the audience, relative to the campaigns developed. These have included a very strong “Shop Local - The Hinchinbrook Way – Buy Local: Shop Local: Support Local” campaign which was launched in August 2024 and has been building momentum since that time. The November to Christmas period saw the very successful “Shop & Win – The Hinchinbrook Way” promotion rolled out, which saw many local businesses participate and gain an increased exposure during this period.
Moving into the New Year saw Chamber embark on a promotion of local employment opportunities and then support a recovery campaign, showcasing local businesses and tourism operators, as they were able to resume trading. Chamber has also focussed on a tourist visitation promotion leading into school holidays and the Easter period, reminding tourists the Shire is “open for business”. Many local businesses have capitalised on these campaigns showcasing the shire and services provided, to embrace the opportunity to raise their individual business profile.
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