Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyState Emergency Services (SES) groups across Queensland are set to benefit from nearly $2 million in funding as part of a major investment in local disaster response capability.
The government has announced $1.97 million in SES Support Grants to support 32 SES groups across the state — from remote Doomadgee to the Gold Coast — with upgrades to vehicles, facilities, equipment, and training sites.
Successful projects include a new SES facility in Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council ($150,000), vehicle replacements for SES depots in Atherton ($225,000) and Yeppoon (over $95,000), sand pit structures in Babinda, Edmonton and surrounding areas (over $123,000), and more than $86,000 to upgrade security at Goodna’s SES depot. Ingham will also benefit from funding to revitalise its SES building.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the funding is a strategic investment in Queensland’s emergency preparedness.
“Our SES groups play a critical role in natural disasters and our Government is pleased to be able to boost capability ahead of the next major weather event,” Minister Purdie said.
“These grants will help ensure SES groups are armed with the essentials to help them continue to perform their great work to keep communities safe, right across Queensland.”
Other upgrades include nearly $40,000 for an ATV and trailer at Quilpie/Eromanga, helping SES crews access difficult terrain during flood and fire events.
With the next storm season approaching, the investment ensures Queensland’s frontline responders are better equipped to serve their communities.
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