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Ingham's Own Local Legend!

Carina Chesson Receives Queensland Day Award We all know it’s the people who make Queensland truly legendary. And when disaster strikes, it’s often the quiet heroes who rise to the challenge without fanfare or fuss. Carina Chesson is one of those heroes. Recognised as one of this year’s Queensland Day's five Local Legends, Carina showed what it means to step up for your community when it needs you most. From heart to hand, her actions during the devastating February floods in Ingham proved that

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Meet Vixen!

Bull Arab X Vivacious Vixen is a bundle of joy just waiting to bring some serious sparkle to the right home. This gorgeous girl has been in care for over 500 days and is bursting with love, loyalty and playful spirit. With a big, beaming smile and a tail that never stops wagging, Vixen thrives on long daily runs, a spacious yard and plenty of attention from her people. While she loves to stretch her legs and let loose on outdoor adventures, Vixen also treasures the quiet moments like cooling o

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Sophie Johnson Named Finalist

For Prestigious Queensland Training Award Seventeen-year-old Sophie Johnson is making waves in the healthcare sector, earning recognition as a finalist in the 2025 Queensland Training Awards. A student at Gilroy Santa Maria College, Sophie is one of only three contenders shortlisted in the School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year category for the North Queensland region - an impressive feat given that more than 750 applications were received statewide. Sophie is the first school-based tr

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Showcase Rural Fashion At The Ingham Show!

I Love Boutique: Heading to the Ingham Show? Let I Love Boutique style you in comfort and class! Discover easy-to-wear pieces like cosy knits, stylish jeans, and elevated tees that feel as good as they look. Their outfits are simple yet dressy. Perfect for a day at the show and easy to adapt to the changing weather. Dress them up or down with just a few tweaks! Whether you're relaxing or showing up in style, you'll find something that fits your vibe. Shop local, look amazing, and feel confi

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Did you Know

February 25, 2025

Opened in 1949, the New Ingham Cemetery lies just 5 km from town, hidden amongst fields of tall sugar cane.

At first glance, there is grey argyle granite, gleaming white marble and enough tiles to pave a path back home to Italy.

Ornate ceramic flowers and crucifixes adorn the landscape, standing in solemn contrast to the grand mausoleums that define the cemetery’s character.

The Mammino family mausoleum, built in 1952, holds the distinction of being the first of its kind.

Nearby, the Prestipino family mausoleum, constructed in 1955, spans eight burial plots and boasts a stately portico—providing shelter rain or shine. Here, the departed rest beneath pieces of their homeland, a poignant tribute to the rich Italian heritage that helped shape Ingham.

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