Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyHiya Hinchinbrook Shire!
I am Victoria, you're newly arrived journalist of the Hinchinbrook Life.
What a weekend I have had! It began with snorkelling in the Whitsundays and getting sunburnt on a boat trip on Saturday and culminated with me driving almost five hours to get to this lovely town in the heart of cane country. Utterly exhausted, and would you believe I forgot to pack my laundry powder? I think I would have forgotten more if I didn't keep notes and lists!
Since starting with the Life Publishing Group three months ago I have travelled a whopping 1500kms to move my life from Brisbane, all the way up the coast and pit-stopping in Airlie Beach for my training, to finally reach Hinchinbrook this weekend.
It's been a long but adventurous journey and I am very glad to be here!
Now that I'm here, I'm keen to make the most of it. With my camera charged, note-pad and pen, I'm already in the field hunting stories and capturing community moments that truly encapsulate the spirit of the people up here in sunny North Queensland.
If you see me about town, say hello! I can't wait to meet everyone and learn more about this town and all that is happening here. Always happy to stop for a chat (unless I have to run off to an interview!), let's make the most of our time here together.
Kindly, Victoria
Fun fact: Laundry detergents were developed because of a soap scarcity in WW1!
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