Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyRecently CANEGROWERS Herbert River conducted a four-day Haul Out Training Course aimed at equipping local jobseekers—along with a few participants who travelled from interstate—with the practical skills required for the upcoming sugarcane harvest. Hosted at Reinaudo’s farm in Ingham, the course trained 11 enthusiastic participants eager to kick-start their careers in the sugarcane industry.
Led by Mackay CANEGROWERS experienced head trainer Ronald Gurnnett, with support from CANEGROWERS Herbert River assistant trainers Steven Marbelli and Terry Motti, the training covered key competencies. These included workplace health and safety, pre-start machinery checks and inspections, haul-out vehicle operation, driving alongside harvesters, and the simulated filling of bins at the nearby siding.
CANEGROWERS Herbert River Chairman, Steven Marbelli, highlighted the course’s practical focus. “The emphasis was on giving participants as much hands-on experience as possible, so they could develop confidence behind the wheel of a haul-out vehicle,” he said.
Frank Scardamaglia, Manager of CANEGROWERS Herbert River, stressed the value of the initiative. “Courses like this are vital for the future of our local industry,” he said. “Attracting new workers is essential, and it’s encouraging to see that most of the participants have already secured employment within the district as a result of this program.”
Mr Scardamaglia also extended thanks to the Reinaudo family for generously providing the venue and machinery. “Their property was ideal for running the course—it had everything we needed.”
This initiative is part of a wider push across Queensland to tackle labour shortages in agriculture. The success of the Herbert River program demonstrates the impact of locally driven training in developing a skilled and job-ready workforce. CANEGROWERS Herbert River remains committed to supporting regional employment and strengthening the long-term sustainability of the sugarcane sector.
For information about future training opportunities, contact CANEGROWERS Herbert River on (07) 4776 5350 or email hroffice@canegrowers.com.au.
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