This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
Read the full storyAllan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
Read the full storyHinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
Read the full storyOver the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyMark your calendars and get ready, Ingham! The gloves are coming off and the excitement has begun heating up ahead of Kingdom Boxing’s Kingdom Cup Pro-Am Boxing Ingham event set for the 7th of June, at the iconic Andy’s Roadhouse on the Bruce Highway.
This family-friendly event promises a thrilling evening of grassroots boxing action, featuring a powerful lineup of local talent and fighters from across the state. Whether you're a seasoned boxing enthusiast or just looking for a great night out, there’ll be something for everyone.
Organised by the passionate team at Kingdom Boxing, the evening will showcase a mix of amateur and professional bouts in a high-energy atmosphere complete with food trucks, a bar, a mega meat tray raffle, awesome prizes, and a live DJ to keep the energy pumping between rounds.
Tickets are expected to sell fast, with a range of options available beginning at $10 for children aged 6 to 17 years of age with kids under 6 scoring FREE entry! Additional ticket options include Family Passes for $70 (2 adults + 2 children) along with individual adult tickets priced at $30 each.
General door admission will be available on the night of the event if tickets are still available, and attendees should be advised both door admission and bar sales will all be cash only.
Searching for a VIP experience? A limited number of Gold and Standard Ringside Table Packages (seating 10) are available and will be perfect for groups looking to get up close to the action!
Online ticket sales will open next month via TryBooking, but for ringside table bookings and event enquiries, please contact Sophie on 0488 930 745.
Kingdom Cup Boxing Ingham is set to be a major highlight this June, and you certainly don’t want to miss out on the action!