The latest art exhibit at TYTO Art Gallery opened on Friday and it is only open for a few more days. This ‘n’ That by Sue Hollamby brings Sue’s art style to life, she shares a charming collection of heartfelt works that showcase her genuine passion for art and creativity. In the new exhibit expect a lively blend of colour, imagination, and character in this wonderfully eclectic collection. The exhibit’s opening night was an extraordinary success, and attendees said it was wonderful to see art
Read the full storyTwo respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
Read the full storyBy Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
Read the full storyA Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
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Palm Creek was packed this Saturday with a massive 30 participants! Three newcomers and three mysterious unknowns~ 9 amazing parkrunners smashed PBs, including all top three runners. They crossed the line super close together, with the 2nd and 3rd finishers only 34 seconds apart!
Cardwell's participants were equally balanced, with 7 male and 7 female parkrunners. There was one visitor and three PBs, with the fastest finishing time this week being one of them.
Thank you to all the volunteers who keep the music pumping, the zooperdoopers cold and the energy high!
Park Run Results: 10th June 2025
Cardwell #340 - 14 participants.
Fastest time: 19:45 | Finishers time: 48:05
Volunteers: Kellie Ball, Judith Clarke, Terry Curtin, Jan Ferguson, Kerry Snell
Palm Creek #78 - 27 participants.
Fastest time: 19:01 | Finishers time: 1:02:32
Volunteers: Erin Cerutti, Ted Cogger, Bridgette Duffy, Matteo Mancuso, Judah Niam, Simon Niam