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Hi Readers,
Last month, our community had finalists at the North Queensland Sports Foundation - Sports Star Awards held in Townsville on Saturday 25 October 2025, showcasing once again just how much talent we have here in the Hinchinbrook district—talent that shines on the sporting field and represents our shire with pride.
The NQ Sports Star Awards brought together athletes, teams, coaches, volunteers, and proud families from across North Queensland. It was an inspiring evening recognising dedication, discipline, and a love of sport that begins at grassroots level.
A special congratulations to our Hinchinbrook representatives who did us proud:
Congratulations as well to:
To see our locals recognised on the regional stage is a reminder of the early mornings, long training days, and the volunteers, coaches, and families who make these opportunities possible. We are incredibly proud of each of you.
Hinchinbrook Shire has been associated with the North Queensland Sports Foundation for many years. Each year, individuals, families, and the Lions Club of Ingham put forward their nominees, and from there, Council submits the finalists.
The Lions Club of Ingham first began coordinating this important process in 1977, and thanks to the efforts of Lion Sharon Fighera, the program has been reinvigorated within the club. As a result, the local Sports Star Awards have now been held in our Shire for the past two years, ensuring our homegrown talent continues to be celebrated right here in Hinchinbrook.
As we look ahead, I encourage everyone to consider those who make a real difference in our sporting and community life. With Australia Day approaching, please remember to nominate your local legend for our Australia Day Awards.
These awards are another opportunity to recognise outstanding contributions—whether on the sporting field, through volunteering, community leadership, cultural achievements, or efforts that strengthen who we are as a Shire.
Let’s keep shining a light on Hinchinbrook’s champions.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. Enjoy your break, and I look forward to continuing to share my Councillor Column with you in 2026.
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