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 celebration of her artistic talents, Joanne Bingham was awarded first prize in the 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards’ works on paper category for her piece titled “Evening Light” in November.
Jo has been painting and drawing for as long as she can remember, and in pursuing her passion further, she undertook studies at an art college located in the United Kingdom where she specialised in illustration.
In the early years of her artistic career, Jo created paintings of pets which quickly gained plenty of traction, transforming into a fulltime career which she still practices today.
“I love the serenity of creating, and the delight of owners when you present their artwork to them never fades,” shared Jo.
Now an art teacher herself, Jo hosts classes and workshops across North Queensland, creating works on occasion for exhibitions and art award showcases, including her most recent, award-winning piece.
“This was an unusual piece for me, I don’t often create such large works because of the amount of time it takes to create them and the difficulty of finding robust and large boards to draw on,” explained Jo.
In dedicating countless hours and days of work to creating “Evening Light”, Jo illustrated a Queensland paint horse, and focused heavily on capturing the perfect, late afternoon light, producing a magnificent result.
“I love horses, they feature heavily in my work,” Jo added.
“The drawing is very layered, and I worked to develop the interesting and contrasting colours of the horse, and the background – the horse is stunning, isn’t he.”
Jo has been celebrated for her talents on multiple occasions, including at both the Hinchinbrook Bird Art Awards, and the Cairns Art Awards.
“The feeling is indescribable, you never get over it, that happy feeling when someone really likes your work, and validation and recognition are a big part of why we enter these awards,” Jo said.
“I already have pieces on the easel for next year, and I have plans to enter both Hinchinbrook exhibitions and other national award competitions.”
“I still love doing commissioned pieces of animals and that will always be a part of my career, as will teaching classes and workshops.”
Jo with her award-winning piece, “Evening Light” on display in the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
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