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National Honour For Ingham Pharmacist

At National WholeLife Conference The WholeLife Pharmacy & Healthfoods 2025 Conference in Sydney proved a memorable event for Ingham’s own Brenden Seri, who returned home with one of the industry’s highest accolades. Seri, pharmacist at WholeLife Pharmacy Ingham, was named Pharmacist of the Year, a recognition he describedas both an honour and a humbling experience.‍The award was presented to Seri by his friend and 2024 recipient, Brenton Veurman. In accepting, Seri emphasised that the accolade

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Honouring Mary Venables As Forrest Beach Realty Passes To New Owners

Forrest Beach has always been a place where community and coastline meet, and now it has a new chapter in its real estate story. After more than 40 years of dedicated service, Mary Venables has retired, passing the torch of Venables Real Estate to Richard and Lisa, who have proudly launched Forrest Beach Real Estate. The change marks the end of an era, but also a fresh beginning for the township and its real estate landscape. Mary’s journey in the industry is nothing short of remarkable. Arrivi

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A Celebration of Storytelling

Walter W. Mason’s Book Launch in Ingham Ingham welcomed local author Walter W. Mason for the launch of his two highly anticipated books, Little Girl Beautiful and The Blue Bus, and the event was nothing short of a triumph. The community gathered in high spirits, catching up with Mason, sharing stories, and celebrating a lifetime of connection to the region. By the end of the launch, every copy of The Blue Bus had sold out, and Mason was down to his last box of Little Girl Beautiful. Those who mi

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Ingham FC Junior Carnival Showcases Young Talent

By Victoria Velton Ingham came alive over the weekend as the Ingham FC 2025 Junior Carnival brought together hundreds of young players, families, and supporters for a celebration of soccer and community spirit. The annual event, held across the club’s home grounds, saw teams from across the region take part in a full schedule of games, giving juniors the chance to showcase their skills in a fun and competitive environment. From the under-6s taking their first steps on the field to

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Herbert River Netball Shine At Townsville Carnival

September 1, 2025

Three Herbert River netball teams recently travelled to Townsville to compete in the annual McDonald’s Netball Carnival, returning home with some outstanding results.

The Herbert River Halos secured first place in the Under 12 Division 7 competition, while Herbert River Havoc finished runners-up in the Under 15 Division 7. Synergy also enjoyed success, taking out third place in the Under 15 Division 5.

Adding to the celebrations, Chloe Kopeshke from Synergy was recognised with the prestigious Most Valuable Player award for her team’s division.

Meanwhile, the local netball season is set to conclude with the Grand Final and Presentation Night on Friday, the 5th of September. The evening will begin at 5:15pm and promises to be a true celebration of community spirit. Spectators are encouraged to come along, enjoy a barbecue dinner and refreshments from the bar, and support the teams as they contest the season’s top honours.

Contributed with thanks to Sara Barbagallo.

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