Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
Read the full storyA peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
Read the full storyOn Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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 storyEleven talented juniors recently represented the Northern Region at the Queensland Schools Squash Championship held at Arcia Ridge in Brisbane. Games went over four days with both singles and doubles matches being played.
The NQ team featured a mixture of experienced and new players, with all Ingham players, current members of the Ingham Squash Club. Senior students, Kara Nash and Liam Fascetti had the privilege of being captains this year exemplifying leadership and sportsmanship qualities throughout the championship.
Ingham players fielded well on the podium finishes with Liam Fascetti and Jack Butcher finishing second in the Elite doubles competition. Liam, Jack, and Oliver Flynn combined their efforts to win runners-up in the Open boys division, while Kara received the Open girls Spirit of Squash award which recognises players who demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship and dedication to the game, both on and off the court.
The coveted award of Open Boys State Champion was won by Liam Fascetti who never dropped a match for the championship. Liam was awarded with a selection for the Queensland team who will take on NSW and New Zealand later this year in the Trans-Tasman Challenge Shield.
Contributed with thanks by Kim Di Bella.