Students Shine At Annual Combined Secondary Schools’ Ball On Saturday, 6 September, the Ingham State High School auditorium shimmered with elegance and excitement, as almost 200 students from all secondary schools across the district gathered for the annual Combined Secondary Schools’ Ball. Students from Ingham State High School, Gilroy Santa Maria College, and St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie, came together for a night of celebration, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Representing Y
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Gilroy Santa Maria College is preparing to mark a major milestone, celebrating 75 years of excellence in education with a special event on Wednesday, 30 October 2025. Originally scheduled for last year but postponed due to severe weather events, this long-awaited celebration will bring together current and former students, staff, and members of the wider community to reflect on the College’s rich history and look ahead to an exciting future. It is a wonderful opportunity to honour the gen
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Keeping Queensland Homes Fire-Safe When it comes to protecting your family, a few simple precautions can make all the difference. That’s where Safehome, a free initiative by the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), comes in. Designed to help householders identify and eliminate fire and general safety hazards, Safehome offers personalised advice right where it matters most – in your own home. Upon request, firefighters will visit your property at a time that suits you, inspecting for potentia
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Calling all basketball fanatics! The Ingham Basketball Association Inc. have excitingly announced two of the biggest names in Australian basketball are coming to Ingham next Thursday the 25th of September to host an unforgettable She Hoops clinic program! Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time WNBA Champion, Lauren Jackson and former Opals Captain, Tess Madgen will grace the Ingham State School courts from 9am to 10:30am for the community clinic. “These incredible athletes aren’t just passing throu
Read the full storyBrother and sister, Archer and Mia Carr, claimed victory in their respective age groups during a bustling first day of horse sports at the opening Hitch-n-Ride event of the year in Long Pocket.
Archer (7) led the charge in the junior novice section, winning every event to achieve a perfect score of 42 points. Mia Carr matched this feat in the under-10s, while Lotti Duffy impressed in the 10–13 category, also securing maximum points at the event held on Saturday, 10 May. Layne Biasi topped the 13–15 category, with Krystal Taylor finishing close behind. In the open division, Katie-Anne McAuliffe, visiting from Woodstock, led the field with strong performances across multiple events.
More than $200 was raised through a raffle on the day to support flood victims. Dicky Devitt from Long Pocket won the top prize—a meat tray donated by Bullock Creek Beef, who also contributed all the steaks and sausages sold at the canteen.
The next event is scheduled to take place at Long Pocket on Saturday, 14 June.
Hitch-n-Ride Results – 2025
Junior Novice:
Event
Snakes and Ladders | 1st Archer Carr | 2nd Quin Barton | 3rd Cooper Pearson
Bounce Pony | 1st Archer Carr | 2nd Demi Celloto & Quin Barton (tie)|
Bending | 1st Archer Carr | 2nd Rhiannon | 3rd Cooper Pearson
Quadrangle | 1st Archer Carr | 2nd Rhiannon | 3rd Demi Celloto
Tangle | 1st Archer Carr | 2nd Rhiannon | 3rd Demi Celloto
Running T | 1st Archer Carr | 2nd Rhiannon | 3rd Demi Celloto
Points Tally: Archer Carr – 42 points
Under 10:
Category | 1st Place (1)
Under 10 | 1st Mia Carr
Points Tally: Mia Carr – 42 points
10 to Under 13:
Event
Snakes and Ladders | 1st Lotti Duffy | 2nd Stevie Biasi | 3rd Alexis Catasti
Bounce Pony | 1st Lotti Duffy | 2nd Stevie Biasi | 3rd Casey Celloto
Bending | 1st Lotti Duffy | 2nd Casey & Chloe Celloto (tie) | 3rd Alexis Catasti
Quadrangle | 1st Lotti Duffy | 2nd Stevie Biasi |
Tangle | 1st Lotti Duffy | 2nd Stevie Biasi | 3rd Alexis Catasti
Running T | 1st Lotti Duffy | 2nd Stevie Biasi | 3rd Chloe Celloto
Points Tally: Lotti Duffy – 42 points
13 to Under 15:
Category
13 to Under 15 | 1st Layne Biasi | 2nd Krystal Taylor
Points Tally: Layne Biasi – 42 points
Open:
Event
Snakes and Ladders | 1st Katie-Anne McAuliffe | 2nd Hayley Quartero | 3rd Sam Sellick
Bounce Pony | 1st Katie-Anne McAuliffe | 2nd Sam Sellick | 3rd Jenna Lino
Bending | 1st Kim Russo | 2nd Katie-Anne McAuliffe | 3rd Jenna Lino
Quadrangle | 1st Sam Sellick | 2nd Katie-Anne McAuliffe | 3rd Jenna Lino
Tangle | 1st Katie-Anne McAuliffe | 2nd Sam Sellick | 3rd Hayley Quartero
Running T | 1st Hayley Quartero | 2nd Katie-Anne McAuliffe | 3rd Jenna Lino
Points Tally: Katie-Anne McAuliffe – 33 points
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