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
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A 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
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On 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
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On 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 storyThe new QCAR Herbert Committee was installed on 18 June 2025. The results of the recent QCAR District Committee elections were announced in May following the election. Successfully elected to the five available committee positions were:
· John Board (Chair)
· Matthew Pappin (Deputy Chair)
· Walter Giordani
· Gino Zatta
· Robert Carey
Michael Penna was appointed to the Committee as the AgForce delegate and representative.
QCAR Herbert District Manager Lawrence Di Bella said he and the Committee would like to thank Carole Mackee and Bradley Perkins for their nominations, however they were unsuccessful in this bid on this occasion.
“The calibre of all the nominees was of a very high standard and quality, making the decision a difficult one for members to elect the Committee,” Mr Di Bella said.
“Having a well-contested election is a sign of a healthy and vibrant organisation, whereby its members are engaged, willing to give their time and effort to drive the industry forward.
“We would also like to thank our outgoing Committee members who have served our industry well - Johnathan Biasi, Carole Mackee and Ian Kemp. We would like to give a special mention to Ian and Carole for decades of service to the ACFA, the integration of ACFA into QCAR and more recently as QCAR committee members – job very well done.”
John Board accepted the role as QCAR Herbert District Committee Chair and Matthew Pappin accepted the role as QCAR Herbert Committee Deputy Chair and QCAR/ACFA National Board member.
The new Herbert QCAR Committee look forward to working hard for its members and advancing the industry, he said.
During the QCAR Herbert District Committee meeting Matthew Pappin and QCAR Herbert District Manager Lawrence Di Bella presented Carol Mackee and Ian Kemp
with commemorative cane knives. This gesture recognised their longstanding dedication to the cane industry and their tireless involvement with both ACFA and QCAR.
Mr Di Bella said the QCAR Herbert Committee extended a heartfelt thank you to Carol and Ian for their commitment and contributions to the industry for many years.
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