Introducing Your 2026 Ingham Maraka Festival Queens

Photo credit: Victoria Velton

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Kaiti-Rae Beatts | 24

Service Club Sponsor: Apex Club of Herbert River

Hobbies & Interests

Kaiti-Rae loves photography, capturing Hinchinbrook’s landscapes, wildlife and people, as well as spending time outdoors with her dogs. At home, she enjoys cooking for loved ones, crocheting gifts and writing her fantasy adventure novel. She is passionate about supporting her community, serving as Youth Co-Ordinator for the Purple Bucket Foundation and helping organise local fundraisers, including Ronald McDonald McHappy Day. She is also an active member of the Hinchinbrook Agricultural Show Committee.

Life Goals

Kaiti-Rae hopes to publish her fantasy novel and see it available in local shops or the community library. As a young homeowner, she also dreams of growing her family, continuing to support local eventsand one day organising her own community events in Hinchinbrook.

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Paige Williamson | 23

Service Club Sponsor: Lions Club of Ingham

Hobbies & Interests

Paige enjoys photography, camping and heading out on new adventures. Whether she is exploring the outdoors or capturing special moments behind the camera, she loves making memories along the way. Spending quality time with her family is also important to her, and she enjoys sharing life's experiences with the people closest to her.

Life Goals

Paige dreams of travelling the world, discovering new places and experiencing different cultures. She hopes to explore as much of the world as possible, embracing new adventures and making lasting memories along the way.

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Janae Pearce | 20

Service Club Sponsor: Lions Club of Lower Herbert Halifax

Hobbies & Interests

Janae has a passion for musical theatre, sport and content creation. She enjoys playing touch football and netball, while her interest in Indigenous studies reflects her commitment to learning more about culture, identity and community. Janae is enthusiastic about developing her creative talents and expanding her knowledge both on and off the stage.

Life Goals

Janae hopes to complete university, strengthen and support local Indigenous communities, and continue developing her skills and knowledge in musical theatre. She also dreams of travelling, exploring new places and broadening her experiences along the way.

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Brianna Lamari | 24

Service Club Sponsor: Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook

Hobbies & Interests

Brianna enjoys keeping active through squash and has achieved her second-degree black belt in taekwondo. A passionate football fan, she also loves spending time with family and friends. Whether she is pursuing her sporting interests or enjoying time with loved ones, Brianna values staying connected to the people and activities she enjoys.

Life Goals

Brianna hopes to put down roots in Hinchinbrook, own her own home with a large backyard and raise a family in the community she loves. She also dreams of sharing her home with a few adopted animals, creating a happy and welcoming place for her family to grow.

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