Community Day last Thursday brought together everyone from juniors to seniors, and a few firemen, to enjoy the formal re-opening of the community facilities at TYTO. There was story time and robotics, along with computer classes and colouring. The cake was cut and councillors and community alike enjoyed the sweetness of jovial conversations among the stacks of the beloved library.
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In a heartening reminder of the value of rural health care, the Ingham Health Service recently celebrated nine years since the reopening of its maternity service — and what better way to mark the occasion than with the birth of four babies in just 24 hours? On the 7th and 8th of April, four mothers; Giorgia Firmi, Marites Carao, Hannah Bestmann, and Leah Dingwell, welcomed their little ones into the world, creating a unique bond not only between their babies, but among themselves as part of thi
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An elusive and endangered species, the mahogany glider is receiving new hope thanks to a collaborative conservation effort underway in North Queensland. The project, centred south of Ingham, is helping to link critical glider habitat while also delivering rare sightings of the species in the wild. Indigenous ranger Chris Muriata is one of the few people lucky enough to see a mahogany glider in its natural habitat. “To finally see one – it made me happy,” he says. “It was in vegetation at the
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There was a real sense of celebration in the air as United Petroleum Ingham officially reopened its doors this week, a welcome sight for many a traveller and local alike. United Petroleum’s General Manager of Retail, Grant McGregor, said, “We have eagerly reopened the doors of our Ingham site and extend a warm invitation to the community to experience the unparalleled quality and convenience we offer. As one of Australia's fastest-growing fuel and convenience brands, United Petroleum is excited
Read the full storyWhen people hear the word mindfulness, they often picture someone sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, breathing deeply… maybe even burning incense? Honestly, that couldn't be further from the truth.
Mindfulness, at its core, simply means paying attention to what's happening right now. It's about stepping out of autopilot and away from the to-do lists, bills and reruns of old conversations, and bringing you back into what's happening right in front of you.
For me, mindfulness is mountain biking. Flying downhill, paying attention to every bump, every turn, every corner, because in that moment, there's no room for overthinking or worrying. It pulls me back to the here and now, giving me space from my thoughts. And we all need space from our own thoughts sometimes.
In Ingham, there are so many ways to be mindful. Maybe it's the breeze on your face when you're fishing or walking along one of the beaches. The steady rhythm of your boots crunching over dry ground or your toes slipping into warm sand. The rumble of a dirt bike or the hum of a haul-out in the distance. It might be as simple as pausing to feel the weight of this newspaper in your hands or noticing how your body feels in the chair as you read.
These moments are all invitations to come back to here, to now.
It sounds simple because it is. Mindfulness isn't just meditation. An easy way to start? Pay attention to the sounds around you right now – how many can you hear? Traffic, people talking, birds singing?
The benefits are backed by science, including lowering stress, reduced anxiety and depression, better sleep, improved focus, and even better physical health. But more than that, it gives you a break from the mental noise – the grocery list, the nosy neighbours' opinions, mulled past conversations, future worries and everything else that takes you away from right now.
You don't need to change what you do or slow down… you just need to be mindful of the moment you're in. So next time you're doing something, anything, take a moment and breathe. Look around and notice what's there and live in that moment for just a small while, enjoying it and grounding yourself in your body.
You're already doing mindfulness, whether you call it that or not. But if you need help getting it started or directed guidance, get in touch and let’s have a chat. Our website is www.tumbleweedtherapies.com.au check out our services. Or contact us via email: intake@tumbleweedtherapies.com or call: 07 4463 8679
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