This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyIngham residents are some of the most resilient and strong willed people I know. We support each other, step up when needed, and look out for our community. While we may get a bit wet at times, our beautiful home remains paradise in so many ways.
Council has been actively working in the recovery space, identifying issues and implementing actions. I am Chair of the Environment Recovery Sub Group, one of four key groups—Infrastructure, Human and Social, Economic and Environment. These groups include representatives from relevant organisations, including Government, working together to support our community.
Following an event like this, biosecurity becomes a major concern. With numerous washouts across the region, large amounts of fill will be required. It's crucial to ensure machinery is properly cleaned between sites to prevent the spread of seeds and contaminants within the fill itself.
Many gardens have been lost, and residents may seek replacement plants from areas like Townsville or Cairns. However, these regions have known infestations of Yellow Crazy Ants, which local councils are actively managing. These invasive pests can spread through soil, building materials, and other transported items. Additionally, the Herbert River can carry weed species like Siam weed and there’s a risk of Gamba grass seed coming from infestations in the Tablelands Regional Council area.
Knowledge and early detection remain our best tools. Council’s Biosecurity Officers are available to assist with identification and control measures.
For those in the cattle industry, a reminder that the Grazing Connect workshop—originally postponed in February—will now be held on Friday 4 April and Saturday 5 April 2025 at the Longpocket CWA Hall. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to either myself or Lawrence DiBella with any dietary requirements by Friday 28 March 2025.
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