Ingham Juniors Beat Brothers 5-4 To Win Kelso Cup This was Ingham Pups’ second carnival victory of the season so far, they went 1-nil down in this final... But a Beatts double, plus goals from Sammy Pearce, Archer Carr and Thomas Martin helped fire Ingham to victory. Huxley Beatts scored a last-gasp winner to seal a 5-4 win for Ingham Pups over Brothers in the Kelso Cup grand final in Townsville. The goal was the culmination of a dramatic comeback for Ingham’s under-7s, who twice came
Read the full storyOn Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyBy Victoria Velton I had the pleasure of visiting the Conroy Hall Market, and it was a real treat. I wandered through tables of vibrant handmade goods, admired the lush array of plants, and couldn’t resist taking home a delicious sponge cake. The friendly stallholders made it feel like a true community hub, and I only wished I’d stayed longer to enjoy the live music from the choir. If you haven’t been yet, the next Conroy Hall Market is on Saturday, 9 August, from 7:30am to 11:30am at
Read the full storyThe Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC) Seniors Morning Coffee Club proudly hosted an amazing Christmas in July celebration, bringing together seniors from across our region for a day of good food, fun, and festive cheer. What began as a planned gathering for 80 quickly grew to a sold-out event, welcoming 120 guests who filled the Noorla Bowls Club in Ingham to capacity. Our usual Coffee Club of around 40 members more than tripled in size for this special day, with the added delig
Read the full storyNaturally Kids Allied Health homes a passionate team of pediatric professionals at 6/141 Ingham Road in West End to offer the children and families of both Townsville and the broader Hinchinbrook Shire with a range of occupational therapy services.
Comprised of a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists Kym, Aidan, Amy, Vania, Emma, Grace and Neil, as well as Allied Health Assistants Shae, Georgia, Sophie and Dominic, Practice Manger Tanya and Client Experience Concierge Julie-Ann work to deliver neurodevelopmental and sensory-based therapy through fun, and effective sessions whilst ensuring each family’s experience is smooth and supportive.
On a regular basis, one of Naturally Kids Allied Health’s Occupational Therapists travels to Ingham to bring these services directly to the Hinchinbrook community, further delivering accessible play-based, strength-focused sessions to support children in achieving their goals.
“Naturally Kids believes all children deserve to be understood, supported, and celebrated, regardless of where they live - that’s why we’re proud to extend our services to Ingham and surrounding areas,” shared Practice Manager, Tanya Bird.
“Our team is neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, ensuring that every child feels safe, connected, and empowered during therapy and by combining evidence-based strategies with fun, play-based approaches, we help children build skills that support them at home, school, and in the community.”
Paired with traditional services, Naturally Kids Allied Health are excited to offer a number of specialised sessions including Nature-Based Occupational Therapy and Sense Rugby to help children improve social, emotional, and physical skills while supporting kids who struggle with traditional team sports.
“Families in the Hinchinbrook region should choose Naturally Kids because we bring high-quality, compassionate therapy directly to your doorstep,” Tanya added.
“Whether it's for help with fine motor skills, sensory challenges, emotional regulation, or daily living tasks — we're here for you.”