TOP NEWS

WE STAND TO REMEMBER Community Gathers To Commemorate ANZAC Day

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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Catching Up With Allan

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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Chamber Coffee April Connect Update

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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Ingham's Kennel Club Barks Up The Showgrounds

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

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GRANT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY AND SPORTING GROUPS

March 24, 2025

In response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred and North Queensland Flood Event, a special RACQ Foundation grant round of $500,000 has been opened. With up to $25,000 available to individual projects, RACQ Foundation encourages eligible organisations to apply.

RACQ Foundation Community Grants Program was established in 2011 to help Queensland communities impacted by natural disasters. Since then, we have distributed more than $15m to over 500 recipients across the state.

Applicants can apply for up to $25,000 for each project, or up to $50,000 in extreme circumstances. Projects must relate specifically to Tropical Cyclone Alfred or the North Queensland Floods to assist with recovery efforts.

Who can apply for the grant

  1. Queensland community groups and organisations (sporting clubs, historical and show societies, men’s sheds etc)
  2. Charities that help Queenslanders
  3. First Nations councils

Type Of Recovery-Based Projects Considered
•Equipment
Projects related to personal protective equipment (PPE), compliance, equipment for the organisation’s use and/or sporting equipment. Excluding technology.

•Capital works
Projects requesting funding for updates to infrastructure, renovations and other types of building work. Mitigation/resilience components to protect from future events must be incorporated.

•Technology
Includes projects related to digital services, technology equipment (such as replacement of hardware and software) and connectivity.

•Human Services
Projects related to mental health, wellbeing, and domestic violence.

How To apply
Applying online for the Grant is easy; applicants can save and return to the form at their convenience. Our website has all the information you’ll need to compile and submit your application.

If you have any queries regarding the special grant round, or if you are having trouble filling out the form, please email racqfoundation@racq.com.au or call 07 3872 8603.

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