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National Honour For Ingham Pharmacist

At National WholeLife Conference The WholeLife Pharmacy & Healthfoods 2025 Conference in Sydney proved a memorable event for Ingham’s own Brenden Seri, who returned home with one of the industry’s highest accolades. Seri, pharmacist at WholeLife Pharmacy Ingham, was named Pharmacist of the Year, a recognition he describedas both an honour and a humbling experience.‍The award was presented to Seri by his friend and 2024 recipient, Brenton Veurman. In accepting, Seri emphasised that the accolade

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Honouring Mary Venables As Forrest Beach Realty Passes To New Owners

Forrest Beach has always been a place where community and coastline meet, and now it has a new chapter in its real estate story. After more than 40 years of dedicated service, Mary Venables has retired, passing the torch of Venables Real Estate to Richard and Lisa, who have proudly launched Forrest Beach Real Estate. The change marks the end of an era, but also a fresh beginning for the township and its real estate landscape. Mary’s journey in the industry is nothing short of remarkable. Arrivi

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A Celebration of Storytelling

Walter W. Mason’s Book Launch in Ingham Ingham welcomed local author Walter W. Mason for the launch of his two highly anticipated books, Little Girl Beautiful and The Blue Bus, and the event was nothing short of a triumph. The community gathered in high spirits, catching up with Mason, sharing stories, and celebrating a lifetime of connection to the region. By the end of the launch, every copy of The Blue Bus had sold out, and Mason was down to his last box of Little Girl Beautiful. Those who mi

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Ingham FC Junior Carnival Showcases Young Talent

By Victoria Velton Ingham came alive over the weekend as the Ingham FC 2025 Junior Carnival brought together hundreds of young players, families, and supporters for a celebration of soccer and community spirit. The annual event, held across the club’s home grounds, saw teams from across the region take part in a full schedule of games, giving juniors the chance to showcase their skills in a fun and competitive environment. From the under-6s taking their first steps on the field to

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Coast Guard Cardwell QF23 Grateful For Ongoing Community Support

September 1, 2025

The volunteers at Coast Guard Cardwell QF23 have once again been reminded of the generosity of their local community, receiving two recent donations that will go a long way in helping keep boaties safe on the water.

On the 20th of August, QF23 shared their appreciation for the Cardwell Op Shop, which has supported the Coast Guard for many years. The flotilla acknowledged not only the financial contribution but also the incredible volunteer effort behind the fundraising.

"Your donation supports us to help boaties who get into trouble on the water. We especially appreciate this help as we know the huge volunteer effort that raised these funds,” a spokesperson said.

Just a few days later, another act of kindness added to the Coast Guard’s gratitude. Local identity Terry Metcalfe, well known for playing his euphonium around town, presented a $610 donation alongside his wife, Sue. The money came from community members and visitors who generously drop coins and notes into Terry’s music case as he performs at the markets, along Victoria Street, and just about everywhere in between.

Ken English from QF23 was delighted to receive the donation and thanked the Metcalfes for their ongoing support.

“Generous donations like this help us to come to the rescue of Boaties who have found themselves in a fix,” he said.

Terry, whose music has become part of Cardwell’s character, gives the money he raises to local not-for-profit organisations whose hardworking volunteers contribute to the well-being of the community.

Whether it’s the steady fundraising efforts of the Op Shop or the joyful notes of a euphonium drifting through town, these contributions make a real difference. Coast Guard Cardwell QF23 says they are deeply grateful for the support, which helps ensure they can continue their vital role assisting those who run into trouble at sea.

Coast Guard Cardwell QF23 continues to benefit from the generosity of the local community (Photos Supplied)

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