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 storyThe Herbert River Crushers Rugby League Football Club have kickstarted pre-season for the 2025 season.
Ex-President Joe Pennisi said he is looking forward to the new season, and looking forward to more people getting out to training.
“This time of year is more to get people back in the rhythm of playing footy, and get back into the swing of things,” said Joe.
“It’s good to get a couple of sessions in before Christmas, at the end of our last session before Christmas we will have a barbecue, and then we start up again 14th of January.”
The Crushers had a challenging 2024 season and the team were disappointed not to make the semi-finals.
Joe wants to ensure the Crushers have a successful 2025 season and said that cannot be done without commitment.
“Hopefully we can fulfill our poor team commitment, for our A-Grade, Reserve Grade, Under 20’s and Women,” said Joe.
“Being a small town, that’s what we struggle with, every year we do seem to get there but we are still disappointed about the semi-finals.”
2025 marks the 30th year for the Crushers in the Townsville and District Rugby League Competition and they are aiming to do well in their 30th year.
Pre-season will continue every Thursday, if weather allows, at 5.30pm. The last training will be on 19 December with a barbecue following.
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