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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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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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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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
Read the full storyHow lucky am I to have the first Councillor contribution column of the 2025 New Year. A great opportunity to wish everyone health and happiness for the year ahead. Last year is done and dusted and the new year is an open book full of opportunity. I believe it’s important to start the year with goals of kindness to others and faith in humanity.
My Council Portfolio is Natural Resource management, Biosecurity and Parks and Gardens, it’s interesting and I work with some great people. I’m always advocating for educating our community to be aware of threatening weeds and Biosecurity issues. Knowledge is the best tool we have in the fight against pests and diseases.
Farmers and Community members work with Council to make our home the best place it can be, we don’t always see it or know it’s happening but there are so many quiet achievers that mow grass, control invasive plants, pick up litter, water plants in front of their shops and generally just do good things for our community. To these people I say thank you, you are one of the reasons why Hinchinbrook is such a great place to live.
It’s that time of year now that everything grows, especially in the Parks and Gardens space. I know we all love the green grass, and we all get really good at mowing our lawns every four days! We have been on skeleton staff through the Christmas break because everyone deserves to have time with their family over the Holidays. The few devoted staff who have been working are doing the best they can to keep it under control. Please try to bear with us as we get back into the swing of things and make the town look great again. I’d also like to thank these staff members as it has been terribly hot, you guys are doing an amazing job!
Just a reminder to everyone that it’s coming up to that time of the year again where we need to get ready for the wet season. Hopefully we’ll have a mild season, but if we don’t, we need to be Disaster ready. Those who are new to the area or aren’t sure what to expect can access all the information from Council, please get in touch with our wonderful staff and have a look at our website.
Have a fabulous year everyone, Peace and Love to you all.
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