TOP NEWS

WE STAND TO REMEMBER Community Gathers To Commemorate ANZAC Day

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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Catching Up With Allan

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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Chamber Coffee April Connect Update

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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Ingham's Kennel Club Barks Up The Showgrounds

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

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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce Register Your Employment Opportunity Now

January 21, 2025

The Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Inc. is a membership based, not-for-profit organisation that supports and advocates on behalf of the local business community. With this, comes valuable partnerships with leading organisations such as Townsville Enterprise Limited, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, Government Bodies, Regional Development Australia Townsville North West.

Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce understand that many businesses showcase job opportunities, and they want to help you.

By using the Jobs North Queensland/ Regional Development Australia/Live North Queensland Online portals it allows businesses to reach a broader audience of people seeking employment, it is also free.

If you are a business looking to advertise a position you can follow the directions below:

   • Jobs North Queensland (https://www.jobsnorthqueensland.com.au)
   • Sign In/Register
   • Job Seeker? Employer?
   • Register your details or sign in with Facebook, Google or Apple Accounts
   • Along the top menu, you’ll find “Employers” – “Post a job”
   • Fill in job details as prompted – Save and Go to Preview
OR
   • Employer Dashboard can also take you to “Post a Job”, and follow the above directions
   • Employer Dashboard shows all the jobs you have listed, any applications made, and any AirCV’s that are selected for that job.

OR:
   • Regional Development Australia (https://www.rdanwq.org.au)
   • Projects
   • Jobs Townsville North Queensland
   • Jobs North Queensland (https://www.jobsnorthqueensland.com.au)
   • And follow the directions as per above to list your job

OR:
   • Live North Queensland (https://www.livetownsvillenorthqueensland.com.au) is also connected to Jobs North Queensland, so if someone clicks into “work” along the top menu bar – “Find a job in North Queensland”, it’ll take you to Jobs North Queensland and your job listing. Or there’s a side bar menu “Looking for Jobs?” – “Find out more”, and it’ll take you to Jobs North Queensland as well.
   • And follow the directions as per above to list your job


The Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. wish you all the best filling your employment positions, and should you require any further assistance with any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact them through any of their platforms.  New members are always very welcome and also make sure to follow them on social media.


Contributed with thanks to Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce President Mary Brown.

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