Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyAs the fields of Hinchinbrook prepare for another busy crushing season, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the remarkable engine that drives our region forward - our farmers, contractors, mill workers, and the local businesses that stand beside them, rain or shine.
At Honeycombes Sales and Service Ingham, we are proud to be part of that engine. As Hinchinbrook’s local John Deere dealer, we serve not just as a supplier of world-class products and machinery, but as a committed partner to the people and enterprises that make this community thrive and prosper. Whether it's a family farm nurturing the next generation, a school maintaining its grounds for the students, a council caring for public spaces, or a large-scale cane operation, we’re here to support the hard work happening all across our region every single day.
From ride-on mowers to tractors, all the way through to high-powered cane harvesters, our range of John Deere equipment is backed by deep product knowledge, decades of experience, and a team that lives and works right here in the district. These machines are built to meet the varied needs of all – the small property owners through to large scale agricultural businesses, ensuring there’s a John Deere for every job. We understand the demands of the land, because we’ve walked it ourselves.
More than just a dealership, Honeycombes Ingham is a hub for reliable advice, expert service, and genuine parts. Our sales, parts and service teams are specialists in their field, offering local support and a strong commitment to keeping your machinery performing at its best. When a piece of equipment breaks down mid-season, it’s not just an inconvenience; it’s time, money, and momentum lost. That’s why our parts and service teams are dedicated to getting our customers back up and running with minimal delay and maximum care.
As the season ramps up, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank and salute the growers, contractors, and mill workers whose long hours and hard work power the Hinchinbrook region. We wish you a safe, successful, and prosperous season and remind you that we’re here, as always, to support you every step of the way.
For local expertise, genuine John Deere solutions, and a team that knows what matters most, visit Honeycombes Sales and Service Ingham at 5 Herbert Street or call us on (07) 4776 7600.
Let’s keep Hinchinbrook moving, together.
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