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 story“To the people of Ingham and the Hinchinbrook, we’re here for you.
Our dedicated staff have been working around the clock to care for the community since this rainfall event began.
Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and everyone affected by the tragic loss of life that this tightknit community has experienced.
We also acknowledge those whose homes have been impacted by floodwaters, including members of our own staff.
Through these challenges, the compassion and resilience of the local people have shone through.
There have also been moments of hope; our medical teams have helped bring new life into the world during recent days.
Our local hospital has remained open every step of the way, and our focus remains on supporting the community in the days and weeks ahead.
We are actively working to bring in additional staff to relieve those who have been working so tirelessly.
For anyone in the community who is feeling overwhelmed, please know that 24/7 mental health support is available at these numbers:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
And, as always, our emergency department in Ingham remains open for urgent medical care.
Stay safe, look after each other, and know that your health service stands with you.”