No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyIn commemoration of Homelessness Week this August, the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC) hosted several information sessions to provide community members with the opportunity to meet with housing support workers, seek information, and receive assistance with housing applications.
One of these sessions took place on Monday, 4 August, when HCSC Homelessness Support Workers hosted an information hub outside Woolworths Ingham. The pop-up allowed locals to ask questions, connect with staff, and receive help completing Department of Housing application forms. HCSC extends its thanks to Hinchinbrook Central for supporting this initiative and providing the space to host the event.
Homelessness continues to be a pressing issue across Australia. On census night in 2021, more than 122,000 Australians were recorded as experiencing homelessness. Recent reports indicate that an additional 10,000 people are becoming homeless each month, largely due to rising rental costs and housing shortages. Alarmingly, an increasing number of employed Australians are also turning to homelessness services for support.
HCSC Homelessness Support Workers are committed to ensuring that all community members experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness are assisted in applying for public housing, despite the long waiting times. These applications not only provide individuals with access to essential housing pathways but also help demonstrate to the government the urgent need for more social housing.
Initiatives such as the HUB’s pop-up are vital in raising awareness, delivering practical support, and offering hope to those doing it tough in our community.
If you need assistance with a Department of Housing Application or if you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, please contact our homelessness workers at the HCSC HUB on 4776 1822.
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