This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyTina Knight, the new owner of the Cardwell Beachcomber Restaurant, has quickly made her mark since taking over on 20th December, with early signs pointing to a successful venture.
After dedicating 25 years to teaching, Tina spent the past year yearning for a fresh challenge. A visit to family in Cardwell set the wheels in motion when she discovered the Beachcomber’s Restaurant. She was instantly captivated, not only by the charm of the restaurant but also by its breathtaking ocean views—her favourite feature of the establishment.
Tina’s transition from the classroom to the culinary world has already begun to pay off, with her passion and dedication shining through.
Tina said she has always wanted to retire in far-north Queensland and when the restaurant came up for sale, she jumped at the opportunity.
“It's always been somewhere we came for holidays, and it's just got everything: the rainforest, the beach and the reef,” Tina said.
She had been an English teacher for a while but stepping into restaurant ownership wasn’t particularly new to her, as she has been around restaurants and businesses her entire life.
Restaurants and businesses are also in her blood.
“My mum is a retired chef, and my dad owns a lot of businesses; we are a business-orientated family, mainly in the restaurant area, so I have got a lot of support from them,” said Tina.
Tina has also been getting a lot of support from the local community.
“The community is amazing here, I have never ever seen so much support,” exclaimed Tina.
“I'm taken aback. I've never lived in tiny towns, but if I had known this was what it was like, I probably would have done it sooner.”
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