The Tyto Conference Centre was filled with joy, pride, and absolute cuteness overload on Saturday May 17, as Hinchinbrook celebrated its annual Baby Welcome Ceremony. Held in the beautiful wetlands, the event marked a record turnout, with 50 newborns officially welcomed into the community. Mayor of Hinchinbrook, Ramon Jayo, expressed his delight at the overwhelming participation, saying, "It's amazing to see, we normally have in 30-40 but today we have 50 babies to welcome. We are very pleased
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by Victoria Velton Harry Berger and Stephanie Hubinger’s lives are deeply intertwined with their hometown. From their humble beginnings to their impactful roles in the region, their story is one of dedication, resilience, and community spirit. Harry Berger, originally from Western Australia, arrived in the area in 1959 as part of his military service with the Army’s Survey Corps. His work in surveying and mapping was vital for opening up the region. Harry’s team played a pivotal role in recordi
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Lucinda recently found itself in the national spotlight as the Today Show rolled into town as part of their regional roadshow. Host Tim Davies and his crew brought a vibrant energy to the community, showcasing the unique charm and warmth that Lucinda and the surrounding areas have to offer. For Tim Davies, it was a welcome return to a place he holds dear. "It's my second time here, and it's been so good to come back and experience the lifestyle here," he said. "It's been great being in the regi
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The countdown is on! The highly anticipated Link2Country Expo, presented by CANEGROWERS, is just around the corner, making its debut on May 23rd and 24th at the Ingham Showgrounds. This action-packed, two-day event is set to bring the agricultural sector to life, connecting local communities to hands-on experiences, career opportunities, and much more. With just a week to go, excitement is building as preparations for the event come to a close. The expo will feature trade stalls hosted by indus
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Almost 150 people attended the official launch of Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper last week, the event marking a moment in history, with the Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli accepting an invitation to formally welcome the newspaper into the community.
Originally from Ingham, the Premier began his working career in the early 2000’s as a cadet journalist for the Herbert River Express.
This much-loved local newspaper printed its final publication in 2020, the closure of 14 regional newspapers in Queensland marked 124 years of history coming to an end for the Hinchinbrook region.
As such, the reigniting of a community newspaper dedicated to local news has come with much support from the Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, the business community and residents of the Shire.
Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper printed its first run on Tuesday 26th February and will print 3000 copies every week.
Publishing each Tuesday, the newspaper is available from more than 15 distribution stands and 50 pick-points throughout Ingham, surrounding townships, north to Cardwell and South to Rollingstone.
On the evening of Wednesday, 4th December, the community had the opportunity to celebrate the official launch of the paper at the Herbert River Sub-Branch RSL Club in Ingham.
The night began with a presentation by Editor in Chief of Life Publishing Group, Rachael Smith, and followed by a moving speech by Mayor Ramon Jayo who publicly acknowledged the value of the newspaper and voiced his support.
Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto also spoke on the evening, complementing the newspaper on all the dealings he’d had with staff so far, expressing his gratitude and confirming his support.
The guest of honour, Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli attended the event with his wife Tegan, mum Karen, father Tony, sister Belinda and family.
Upon arrival he spent some time speaking with the many people that gathered around, treating each person with respect and courtesy.
When he took to the stage, David shared a story about the value of local newspapers stating that the biggest lesson had come from his father who had reminded him that it is the small communities that miss local newspapers the most.
He shared that it is for this reason, along with his long-standing love for regional newspapers and his affinity for his own hometown, that he accepted the invitation to attend the Official Launch.
The evening concluded with the Premier taking the time to speak to many others in the room, accepting invitations to be part of photos and graciously talking with countless attendees.
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