Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool Ror Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
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As a proud Australian of a multi-cultural nation, I believe it’s important to celebrate where we’ve come from while embracing the values of our country. It’s been disappointing to see the growing trend of corporations and groups using their influence to push people away from celebrating Australia Day—one of the most important dates on our national calendar.
Not celebrating all things Australian on the designated day sounds un-Australian to me. In recent years, the minority voices have tried to shame Australians for celebrating our heritage. Our country and forebearers are not without fault and it’s understandable some may have negative feelings towards our past, but at some stage we must find a way to move forward.
Australia Day is more than just a date, it’s an opportunity to be embrace all that it means to be Australian, what it means to be a resilient, strong and united country.
It’s a time to reflect, to celebrate the people and the achievements that make this country great, and to acknowledge both the triumphs and the challenges that we have collectively faced.
We are a great sporting nation; we are a nation with a proud military history, and we are home to some of the world’s most brilliant minds. Although we are a young nation comparatively, we have a rich multicultural background that can be interwoven with our Indigenous peoples story to create what is modern day Australia.
Bowing to cancel culture by trying to erase Australia Day doesn’t fix anything—it only divides us further. We should be finding ways to unite our nation while instilling national pride in our flag, anthem and country.
This January 26, I encourage every Aussie to find a way to come together with family and friends, to celebrate what it means to live in the lucky country, a country free from war, conflict or imminent treat, a country where everyone is afforded opportunity and free will.
If you choose not to mark the day, that’s your choice—that’s the beauty of living in a free country. But no one has the right to tell us to stop celebrating what the majority love about Australia.
Nick Dametto MP
Member for Hinchinbrook
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