The latest art exhibit at TYTO Art Gallery opened on Friday and is open until the end of July. This ‘n’ That by Sue Hollamby brings Sue’s art style to life, she shares a charming collection of heartfelt works that showcase her genuine passion for art and creativity. In the new exhibit expect a lively blend of colour, imagination, and character in this wonderfully eclectic collection. The exhibit’s opening night was an extraordinary success, and attendees said it was wonderful to see art
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First Deaths to Johnstone Division Records show that the first death in Cardwell was on 7th March 1864, and the first burial in the cemetery was that of a six-month-old female child later in 1864. The first European baby born in Cardwell was George Cardwell Peters, on October 9th 1864, and in 1866 the Province of Cardwell was proclaimed. The telegraph line reached Cardwell in December 1869 after five men lost their lives from Jungle Fever during its construction from Townsville. Cardwell’s first
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Fans of legendary American country rock are in for a real treat when the Kings of Country Rock Tour hits the Lucinda Hotel on Saturday, 13th September 2025. This two-hour stage spectacular is much more than a tribute show. It captures all the sounds, energy and excitement of two of the biggest bands of the 1970s — the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Featuring a cast of internationally respected musicians, the show promises a high-energy, crowd-pleasing experience that will have audienc
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From the cane fields of Macknade to bookshelves across Australia, Angelina Mastrippolito’s debut memoir Le Seconde: Inheriting the Unspoken has made an inspiring impact. Her hometown launch, held at TYTO Conference Centre in Ingham, was a moving and memorable event, with more than seventy people gathering to celebrate her success. Friends, family, childhood neighbours and past classmates filled the room to show their support, purchase a signed copy, and hear Angie speak about her journey. The w
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Luke Rosadi is no stranger to speed, but this year, he’s trading the drag strip for the burnout pad in his biggest motorsport leap yet. Known across the North Queensland car scene for his high-powered Maloo ute, Legless, the Ingham local is now stepping into a brand-new chapter with his first ever burnout competition.
After sustaining a spinal injury in a motocross accident in 2010, Luke became a paraplegic but he was determined not to let his new reality slow him down. In 2013, he bought his beloved V8 ute and began racing competitively, eventually taking out the top drag racing prize at Northern Nats in 2024. Now, after more than a decade on the strip, Luke is fired up to take on the burnout arena with a custom-built 1981 VC Holden Commodore named Disabled.
The car, once just an empty shell, has undergone two years of meticulous work to become competition-ready. Modified with hand controls and built-in safety tech, it’s been tailored specifically to Luke’s needs. But burnouts bring a new kind of challenge as it’s loud, smoky, and brutal on tyres. That’s why local sponsor Steve from Ingham Tyrepower stepped in, donating tyres and backing Luke in this demanding sport.
“I get so excited doing skids and going super fast,” Luke says. “Burnouts are something I’ve always wanted to try. I used to ride along with my mates during events and the thrill stuck with me.”
His first event is just around the corner at Springmount Raceway’s Northern Nats from May 16–18. Both Legless and Disabled will be in action with drag racing by day and burnouts by night.
Luke is ready to put on a show and it’s clear he’s locked in. With a powerful new car, unwavering community support, and the same fierce determination that’s defined his journey so far, Luke’s next chapter promises to be as bold and unforgettable as the burnouts he’s about to unleash.
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