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
Read the full storyThe 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
Read the full storyAll 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
Read the full storyThe 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 storyThe Seniors Morning Coffee Club is back and ready to welcome all local seniors! Taking place every second Friday, the club meets from 9:30am to 10:30am for a morning of coffee, morning tea, and plenty of fun.
Enjoy games, trivia, and even prizes while sipping your coffee and catching up with friends. The event costs just $3.00 and is held at 71 Townsville Road, Ingham.
If transport is an issue, don’t worry—pick-up is available from your residence, with a bus running to Halifax and around town.
For more details or to arrange transport, call Desley at the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Inc. on 4776 1822.
Come along and enjoy a relaxing start to your Friday!
WHAT: Seniors Morning Coffee Club
WHERE: 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
WHEN: Second Friday of every month