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
Read the full storyHiya Hinchinbrook Shire! I had such a productive week last week, driving back and forth between Cardwell and running around doing lots of interviews. It was tiring, but nice to be in such a lovely town, getting to know the amazing people who live and work there.
This week's paper has a brand new monthly feature dedicated to Cardwell. Of course, we will print general Cardwell news every week as usual, but once a month we will now be running a special Cardwell spotlight.
Following my time there last week, I just wanted to personally shout out the town for doing so much in their community this month. Not only are they supporting local businesses for Small Business Month, but many went blue for Do It For Dolly Day this year and fundraised for the cause.
I had the joy of seeing the Cardwell State School children cover their favourite teachers faces in blue facepaint and draw kind messages on the ground by the Jetty. They were all good sports posing for the group photo and I could see they were having lots of fun wearing blue and running about.
After this fun experience, I had to dash off to a Small Business luncheon at Beachcombers Restaurant to represent the newspaper. The food was delightful, but sadly I couldn't try their signature blue Dolly Day cocktail as I had more driving to do. I hope those who did try it later that evening enjoyed it, it looked delicious!
Victoria
Fun Fact: The colour 'Egyptian blue' is the oldest known synthetic pigment and was used by ancient Egyptians and later the Romans. It's known for its vibrant blue colour and durability, lasting thousands of years.
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