Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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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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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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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
Read the full storyQueensland is experiencing a significant rise in flu cases, with more people currently being hospitalised with influenza than with COVID-19.
From the 7th to the 13th of July, over 250 people were hospitalised with flu, with an average of 169 public hospital beds occupied daily. This marks a sharp increase from the previous week’s average of 131 beds. In comparison, COVID-19 hospitalisations for the same period were just over 190, with 149 beds occupied on average.
Since the beginning of the year, nearly 3,600 people have been hospitalised with flu in Queensland. This figure is 16 per cent higher than the same time last year, and 90 per cent of those hospitalised were not vaccinated.
Last week alone, the state recorded 3,313 new flu cases—the highest weekly figure reported in 2025. A total of 36,131 cases have been reported this year to date.
Flu-related hospitalisations have impacted a wide range of age groups, with over 340 children under five and 1,679 people aged 65 years and over requiring hospital care. The number of flu-related deaths this year has reached 84.
While COVID-19 and RSV case numbers have remained steady, health authorities are encouraging Queenslanders to get vaccinated against all respiratory illnesses. Free flu vaccines remain available at GPs, pharmacies and community clinics.
Queenslanders are also urged to practise good hygiene and stay home when unwell to help stop the spread of illness.
For full data and vaccination details, visit the Queensland Health website.
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