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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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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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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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
Read the full storyHinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. held it’s first meeting for 2025 last Monday evening. The meeting was well attended and Chamber were pleased to see so many businesses represented and keen to explore what opportunities the New Year will bring.
Those in attendance were provided an update on the final projects of 2024, a very comprehensive overview of the outcomes achieved since the engagement of administration support officer Christina Spencer and discussions regarding the direction for Chamber in 2025.
Many attendees enjoyed hosting nbn Australia representatives Casie and Karley and listened as the pair provided an update on the current infrastructure works being delivered in the Hinchinbrook Shire, as well as valuable education in relation to how consumers can achieve best outcomes from these upgrades. The ladies have already been engaging with the community to provide this broader education and have offered Chamber the opportunity to host workshops in the future, that will provide more comprehensive information to the business community. Chamber welcomed this opportunity and will market the dates and location in the very near future, once details are confirmed.
Representatives from the Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper and Herbert River Canegrowers also attended and provided updates.
“It is pleasing to hear the Hinchinbrook Life newspaper continues to evolve as the community is embracing the publication and the business community has the opportunity to showcase their products via print media,” shared Chamber.
“It was also very valuable to hear a wrap up of the 2024 cane harvest season and some of the potential influences that may flow to the business community, as the New Year begins.”
Some of the activities Chamber intends to deliver this year include, workshops, with first being Digital Content Creations Workshops in February, Coffee Connection Catch-ups and Members Showcasing Events, as well as training opportunities that would be of interest to the wider community. Already a busy year ahead is planned by Chamber as they continue to support and deliver for their valued membership base.
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