The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC) enjoyed a spooky twist on their Seniors Morning Coffee Club this week, celebrating Halloween on 24th October. The morning also included a special birthday celebration for October, with warm wishes to Joan Oldham — happy birthday, Joan! Attendees enjoyed a morning filled with Halloween-themed decorations, a few festive costumes, and plenty of laughter. Fun activities included a Halloween trivia challenge and several rounds of Bingo, making it a fantastic morning shared with wonderful company. The next Coffee Morning will be held on Thursday, 7th November. Anyone interested in joining in can contact Desley at the HUB for more details on (07) 4776 1822.
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Gilroy Santa Maria College marked a remarkable milestone on Wednesday, 30 October 2025, celebrating 75 years of education, faith, and community with a morning of reflection and festivity. Originally planned for last year but postponed due to severe weather, the long-awaited celebration brought together current and former students, staff, clergy, and community members to honour the College’s proud history and enduring legacy. The morning commenced with a liturgy led by Bishop Tim Harris of the Catholic Diocese of Townsville, setting a reverent tone for the occasion. Parish Priest Father John Kunnathumadappallil and Father Sylvester Emetuche from the Catholic Diocese of Townsville joined the ceremony, sharing in the blessings and prayers of the ceremonial mass. Among the many attendees was Bob Mitting, known affectionately as the “Barefoot Gilroy Boy”, who, along with several long-time past students, travelled from near and far to take part in the celebrations. Guests enjoyed guided tours of the College grounds, revisiting familiar spaces and exploring the many changes that have taken place over the decades. Inside the hall, displays of memorabilia, including vintage uniforms, old textbooks, alongside club and class photos, stirred fond memories and conversation, capturing the spirit of 75 years of growth and connection. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the generations who have shaped Gilroy Santa Maria College into the vibrant learning community it is today, while also looking forward to the College’s future with pride and great optimism.
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The Hinchinbrook Festival of Events is entering week 3 of the event calendar, and the organisers are extremely pleased with the attendance and participation at the many events and celebrations delivered to date. The overwhelming and ongoing support from the local and visitor community has exceeded the organisers' expectations. Data recorded to date from each event indicates the majority of the ticketed events have been sell-outs, with the “free to enter” events exceeding previous attendance numbers. As the calendar continues to roll around, the next major event within the “Hinchinbrook Festival of Events” calendar is the NQIB Country Cups Challenge Qualifier - Hinchinbrook Cup Race Day on the 15th November at the Ingham Race Course! This event promises a full day of horse racing, fashion, and socialising that will not disappoint! Being a family-friendly event, a day of exciting trackside entertainment for the whole family is assured. Gates open at 11:00am on Saturday morning, with five local races. Local and southern bookmakers and Sky Racing are onsite for those who want to have a flutter. Live music and a DJ will entertain the crowd, with a bar and canteen open to keep the revellers fed and thirst-quenched. The spectacular “Fashions on the Field” is always a highly contested event and children’s amusements provide entertainment for the younger audience. This year, there is a new fashion category - “Living the Hinchinbrook Way – 4850” - which will add another interesting aspect to the fashions. So get ready to enjoy a day at the races, Hinchinbrook style! Pre-purchase Adult Entry Tickets ($15 each) and Tables ($60 per table – seats 10) online. With kids 0-14 years being free, and teens 14-17 years only available at the gate on race day. For more information, or to purchase Entry Tickets and/or Tables, visit https://hinchinbrookchamber.com.au/hinchinbrook-cup-race-day-family-event/
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Just like the dashing masked vigilante, Zorro is a handsome, well-dressed young feline with a heart full of promise and the opportunity for a bright future. Zorro may initially seem a bit shy, but give him just thirty minutes, and you'll find yourself enchanted by his gentle nature and sweet demeanour. Once he trusts you, he transforms into a dedicated purr machine, letting you know you've won his heart with his melodic symphony of affection. Zorro will do best in an environment where patience and plenty of love are abundant. His progression from a shy feline to an endearing companion makes him a truly rewarding pet to welcome home. Will you be the one to offer Zorro the loving space to settle and thrive? Please fill in an inquiry form at: https://www.angelpawsinc.com.au/forms.html. Included in adoption fee of $210 DESEXED, MICRO-CHIPPED, up to date VACCINATIONS, FLEA/TICK/INTESTINAL WORM treated. DOB: 1/10/2024 Sex: Male Breed: DSH Colour: Tuxedo Kid friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: Yes Dog Friendly: Untested Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors
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The spring school holidays have rolled around for another year, and although there are so many amazing activities to do in and around the Hinchinbrook Shire, we’ve comprised a list of some of our top recommendations to keep your families busy over the coming couple of weeks.
Extending from Saturday the 20th of September until Monday the 6th of October, the Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook Shire Libraries have comprised a list of several awesome school holiday activities from arts and craft to musical madness!
Colouring-In & Drawing Competition at Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Ready, set, colour! The Hinchinbrook Shire Library will host a vibrant Colouring-In & Drawing Competition on Monday the 22nd of September from 10am through to 4pm to kick the school holidays off with a bang!
Mini Worlds at Cardwell Library
Craft and create to your hearts content at the Cardwell Library’s Mini Worlds activity session on Wednesday the 24th of September! Scheduled to run from 10am through to 11am, the FREE session will inspire children of all ages to create their own miniature garden to take home and enjoy! Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and bookings can be made online at cassowarycoast.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe.
Embossed Foil Art at Tully Library
On Thursday, the 25th of September, the Tully Library will host an awesome Embossed Foil Art activity session from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Suitable for children aged five years and over, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and bookings can be made online at cassowarycoast.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe.
Lego Mania at Cardwell Library
Build, build, build like never before these school holidays at the Cardwell Library’s Lego Mania activity session on Thursday, the 25th of September. The 45-minute session of creative fun will commence from 3:15pm where imaginations will run wild. Bookings can be made online at cassowarycoast.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe.
Movie Time at Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Grab your popcorn and your favourite pillow for a unforgettable, cosy little Movie Time session at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on Friday the 26th of September! Suitable for children of all ages, the library will screen The Croods from 10:30am through to 12:30pm for a couple hours of popcorn, giggles and fun! If one screening wasn’t enough, you’re in luck because the Hinchinbrook Shire Library will host a second Movie Time on Saturday the 27th of September where Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang will be cast onto the big screen from 9:30am until 11:30am! On the following Friday (the 3rd of October), children can enjoy a Garfield Movie Time from 10:30am to 12:30pm with the final Movie Time of Herbie Goes Bananas screening Saturday the 4th of October from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Puzzle Piece Photo Frames at Tully Library
Unleash your creativity at the Tully Library’s Puzzle Piece Photo Frames activity session on Thursday, the 2nd of October from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. The FREE session is suitable for children aged five years and over, and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All bookings can be made online at cassowarycoast.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe.
Therapy Dogs at Cardwell Library
Prepare for cuteness overload on Thursday, the 2nd of October as the Cardwell Library hosts an adorable Therapy Dogs session from 3pm to 4pm. The FREE hour-long session will see attendees meet and pat two amazing therapy dogs, and hopes to provide a calming, tail-wagging experience for all ages on the first Thursday of each month.
With so many wonderful activities to get involved in these school holidays, it’s important to keep updated on what’s happening via the Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s social media pages and website, Hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au!
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