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.
Read the full storyIn 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
Read the full storyAn 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
Read the full storyThere 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 storyWhat a night to remember! The 2025 Arts Retrospective at Gilroy Santa Maria College was a vibrant celebration of creativity, performance and community spirit, brought to life by the college’s talented students and dedicated staff.
The evening featured a stunning showcase of art, music, dance and food, all thoughtfully prepared and presented by students. The college’s art gallery was filled with visitors admiring a diverse and expressive collection of student works, setting the tone for an inspiring night.
The stage came alive with an exciting mix of music and dance, with students delivering powerful and entertaining performance displays. Each act reflected the hard work, confidence and creativity of the students, leaving the audience thoroughly impressed.
Guests were treated to delicious food prepared and served by Hospitality students, whose professionalism and polite service added a warm and welcoming touch to the evening. The menu was a standout and earned praise from all who attended.
Congratulations go to Mrs Dametto, the teaching team, support staff and of course, the students, for creating such a memorable night. Their dedication and talent were on full display and made the event a true success.
The 2025 Arts Retrospective was a brilliant reminder of the incredible talent and teamwork thriving at Gilroy Santa Maria College. With such a strong showing this year, there is already great anticipation for what 2026 will bring