Community Day last Thursday brought together everyone from juniors to seniors, and a few firemen, to enjoy the formal re-opening of the community facilities at TYTO. There was story time and robotics, along with computer classes and colouring. The cake was cut and councillors and community alike enjoyed the sweetness of jovial conversations among the stacks of the beloved library.
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In a heartening reminder of the value of rural health care, the Ingham Health Service recently celebrated nine years since the reopening of its maternity service — and what better way to mark the occasion than with the birth of four babies in just 24 hours? On the 7th and 8th of April, four mothers; Giorgia Firmi, Marites Carao, Hannah Bestmann, and Leah Dingwell, welcomed their little ones into the world, creating a unique bond not only between their babies, but among themselves as part of thi
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An elusive and endangered species, the mahogany glider is receiving new hope thanks to a collaborative conservation effort underway in North Queensland. The project, centred south of Ingham, is helping to link critical glider habitat while also delivering rare sightings of the species in the wild. Indigenous ranger Chris Muriata is one of the few people lucky enough to see a mahogany glider in its natural habitat. “To finally see one – it made me happy,” he says. “It was in vegetation at the
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There was a real sense of celebration in the air as United Petroleum Ingham officially reopened its doors this week, a welcome sight for many a traveller and local alike. United Petroleum’s General Manager of Retail, Grant McGregor, said, “We have eagerly reopened the doors of our Ingham site and extend a warm invitation to the community to experience the unparalleled quality and convenience we offer. As one of Australia's fastest-growing fuel and convenience brands, United Petroleum is excited
Read the full storyIn a thrilling showcase of innovation, determination and teamwork, a group of talented students from Gilroy Santa Maria College have raced their way into the global spotlight.
The Gilroy Velocity Raptors, the youngest team on the track, claimed top honours at the Horizon H2GP North Queensland Finals, securing a coveted place at the H2GP World Championships in Chemnitz, Germany, in August of 2025.
Their performance at the NQ Finals was nothing short of outstanding where they competed in a grueling four-hour endurance race with their self-built, hydrogen-powered 1/10 scale car. The Raptors clocked an incredible 397 laps, nearly 100 more than their nearest rivals, however the accolades didn’t stop there! The team also took home the Most Energy Efficient Award and the prestigious Engineering Innovation Award, cementing their place as a force to be reckoned with in this emerging field of sustainable energy.
Months of meticulous planning and hands-on engineering went into preparing for the race as the students designed, built and modified their car from the ground up, learning about hydrogen fuel cells, energy efficiency, and real-world problem solving along the way.
On race day, their hard work paid off as the Raptors not only managed their fuel cells efficiently but also maximised performance through savvy driving tactics and smart engineering decisions.
The Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) program is more than just a racing competition, it’s a chance for students to gain hands-on experience in future-focused industries. For the Velocity Raptors, it’s also proof that regional students have the skills, innovation, and ambition to compete on the world stage.
Now, with the international finals just months away, the team is preparing to represent their school, region and Australia in Chemnitz, where they’ll face off against teams from the USA, Taiwan, Finland, the Czech Republic and more.
To get to Germany and make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the Velocity Raptors are calling on the community for support! To get behind the team, sponsor their journey, or help in any way, contact Gilroy Santa Maria College on (07) 4776 2888 or email nchapman@gilroysm.catholic.edu.au.
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