TOP NEWS

Is It A Bird?

No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure

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Thorsborne Trail Set For A Thoughtful Refresh

The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte

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Remembering Our Vietnam Veterans

All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto

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Nominations Open for Ingham’s Prestigious Sportstar Awards

The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp

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Come Along To Mahjong!

January 21, 2025

Have you ever played Mahjong? Desley Di Bella’s passion for the fantastic game has led her to establish a local Mahjong Group for like-minded members of the community to come together for an afternoon of strategy and socialisation.

Beginning with a simple post online, Desley received over 50 comments from people interested in the fascinating game and decided to form a group debuting on Thursday the 23rd of January to get the ball rolling. Beginners and experienced players are warmly invited to meet at 1pm on Thursday at the Support Centre located at 71 Townsville Road, Ingham.

Tea and coffee will be on offer as well as guidance to those who are new to the game with Desley open to adding additional weekend sessions depending on Thursday’s turnout.

Happy playing!

What: Mahjong Group
When: Thursday the 23rd of January, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Support Centre, 71 Townsville Road
More Information: contact Desley Di Bella on 4776 1822 or 0405 458 633

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