At the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo From the moment the gates opened, the air buzzed with the sound of hooves, cheering crowds, and the anticipation of more than 25 rodeo events. Tiny riders on ponies, fearless juniors, seasoned stock professionals, and the ever-popular charity bull ride had the crowd on their feet. With daring competitors and non-stop entertainment, this year’s rodeo once again proved why it is one of the most exciting events on the northern calendar. Cowboys and cowgirls
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Ergon Energy Network is urging gardeners to carefully consider what they plant near powerlines and other electrical assets, with fast-growing species like bamboo causing thousands of power outages and posing serious safety risks. Ergon Energy Network Area Manager Rick Madden said planting the wrong trees or plants too close to powerlines can lead to dangerous situations, including fallen powerlines, emergency power outages and electric shocks. “Bamboo is one of the worst offenders because it g
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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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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
Read the full storyI would like to remind residents that it is FREE to take your green waste to Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre and Halifax Resource Recovery Centre.
Not all Councils offer free green waste disposal to their residents.
Our Council decided to offer this service free to residents to discourage illegal dumping in our Shire and on Council land.
It does cost money to process the green waste, but Council decided the benefit to the community of stopping illegal dumping would be worth the cost.
Dumping garden plants, palm fronds, and other waste can do a lot of damage to the environment.
Plants not native to our landscape can spread and become a pest both to the environment and our farms. Lantana and mother-in-law's tongue started in exactly this way.
Palm fronds and coconuts provide habitat for snakes and rats to breed.
Coconuts and other palms will also grow in these dumping areas, as well as being a fire hazard.
When the free dumping of green waste was implemented, we saw a considerable decline in the number of illegal dumping sites being reported in the Shire.
Sadly, now it seems that some people are illegally dumping green waste again.
Please take your grass clippings, tree branches and other green waste to the tip.
You also need to make sure your load is not contaminated with other waste as the green waste needs to be clean so it can be used for mulch.
I would like to remind farmers also that the last day to register your property for flood debris removal is this Tuesday, 9th of September 2025.
Bitumen sealing will be starting on parts of the Mt Fox Road from Thursday, 11th of September. There could be delays of up to half an hour.
Please follow the Council’s Facebook page for more information, or call the customer service centre on 4776 4600 for more information.
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