Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyThe Hinchinbrook Chamber held the first Coffee Connections session on Tuesday 11 March at JK’s Delicatessen between 7:30am and 9:00am. This event was very well attended by local business owners, with a guest speaker for the morning being Charlotte Johansson, a wellness coach with Rural Financial Counselling Services NQ.
Chamber had planned to reintroduce these casual coffee catchups again in 2025, as a way for local business owners, employees and other agencies to come together in a relaxed environment and share experiences and connections. Unfortunately the February flood event delayed the start of these gatherings for the year, however moving forward, Chamber intends to continue with these events at differing locations around the community.
During the morning, Charlotte took some time to explain her role and the importance of seeking support and mentorship if you are a business owner, especially in light of recent events. There was great discussion and Charlotte was able to answer many questions provide information in relation to how anyone could connect to arrange future individual appointments.
Since the flood event the Rural Financial Services Counselling team have been in the community providing opportunity for free support and arranging individual appointments, with business owners who may wish to engage additional support, during this challenging time of recovery.
The local response has been so significant, Charlotte has arranged for a local “pop up” office and is now scheduling appointments.
Overall, it was very informative and uplifting and Chamber is sincerely grateful to Karen and the JK’s Delicatessen team for hosting the first Coffee Connections for 2025. They also expressed a special thanks to Charlotte Johansson for being the first guest speaker of the year and to all who took the time to join the morning.
Plans are already underway for Chamber's April event, stay tuned on Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce social media pages and website for more details.
Contributed with thanks to Chamber President Mary Brown
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