No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
Read the full storyThe renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
Read the full storyAll around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
Read the full storyThe Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyThe Rachel Cauchi Optometrists team raised $2,340 to help fund vital cancer research. Teaming up with Creative Bakes by Diana to sell beautifully decorated cookies and cupcakes, alongside the fresh-cut daffodils and Cancer Council daffodil pins.
"The daffodil is a symbol of hope, and Rachel Cauchi Optometrists wanted to contribute to a cause that has a positive impact on individuals and families in need. It was also a great way to bring the community together around a meaningful cause.
Fresh daffodil flowers couldn’t be purchased in Ingham, so we organised this fundraiser to support cancer awareness and raise vital funds for those affected by cancer." - Katlyn Barra of Rachel Cauchi Optometrists.
In Tully, Petal and Beanz florist and coffee shop also sold daffodils in recognition of Daffodil Day, hoping to raise awareness of the importance of the day to the locals. Thank you to all who bought daffodils, or if you would still like to donate to Cancer Council, you can do so here: donate.cancerqld.org.au/donate. Every dollar makes an impact.