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Flood-Affected North Queensland Sporting Clubs Eligible for $30 Million Recovery Funding

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Bullocky Tom’s Legacy Lives On In New Mural

Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi

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Wallaman Reunion Brings A Club Back Together

Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina

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Eat Your Way Into St Patricks Day Irish Stout Pudding With Whisky Cream

March 11, 2025

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a rich, indulgent Irish stout pudding? We've got the ultimate recipe to make your celebration even more delicious!

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup Guinness Stout
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 large eggs
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter 5-7 ramekins (I used ½ cup ramekins and got 7 pudding cakes; if using larger ramekins, you'll have fewer). Arrange the ramekins on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine butter and molasses. Melt the butter over low heat, stirring until fully melted.
  3. Bring the Guinness to a boil over medium heat and simmer until reduced to ⅓ cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Add the chocolate, sugar, vanilla, and salt to the melted butter, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually mix in the chocolate mixture and stir until fully combined. Then, add the reduced Guinness and mix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and place them on the middle rack of the oven.
  7. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges begin to crack, while the center remains soft and shiny.
  8. Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.
  9. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little fleur de sel on top if desired.

Happy St Patricks Day!

Recipe credit: whatagirleats.com/

Irish Chocolate Stout Pudding. Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com/

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