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Feathers And Fine Art

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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Flood-Affected North Queensland Sporting Clubs Eligible for $30 Million Recovery Funding

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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Bullocky Tom’s Legacy Lives On In New Mural

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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Wallaman Reunion Brings A Club Back Together

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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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

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Cold Mornings For Cool Parkrunners

June 17, 2025

Brrrrr, what a chilly morning! But that didn't stop 50 parkrunners and the amazing parkrun volunteers from getting out of bed and getting active.

There were 7 newcomers to Palm Creek with many visiting from Cairns. Some even having done Cardwell Parkrun just last week. 2 PBs were recorded this weekend, and lots of smiles and cheers kept everyone moving, even if we couldn't feel our fingers, thank you volunteers!

Cardwell had a gorgeous sunrise to start the day off with. The course was packed with 9 newcomers coming to try the course by the picturesque foreshore. 4 PBs were achieved and and huge well done to Darren for 50 parkruns and Lynette on her 200 parkruns milestones. Amazing effort to everyone who got out there and braved the cold morning start.

Park Run Results: 10th June 2025
Cardwell - 23 participants.
Fastest time: 20:21 | Finishers time: 47:46

Palm Creek - 27 participants.
Fastest time: 19:49 | Finishers time: 53:47

Photos sourced from Cardwell and Palm Creek Parkrun Facebook pages.

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