No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
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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