No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyA beautiful depiction of one of the ocean’s most beloved creatures, Marian Cerqui’s mixed media piece titled “Turtle” was awarded first prize at the 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards held in November.
Marian’s passion for the mixed media artform has led her to experiment and work within all areas of textile art from sewing to crafting.
“I have been a sewer from a young age, and have accomplished various types of craft,” shared Marian.
“I am basically self-taught in all areas of being a textile artist and I like to put together different elements to create an unusual look.”
Created in May, Marian’s award-winning piece was developed under the guidance of fellow textile artist, Sophie Standing.
“It takes a lot of time to blend colours in fabric and thread as you are sewing with thread as paint and it has taken me hours and hours of sewing to create this piece,” Marian added.
“Attention to detail is what I thrive on, and I wanted the turtle to be memorable in a way that the viewer could see the sun shining through the water and into its back.”
Although Marian currently practices the artform as a hobby in her spare time, she believes you never truly know what is just around the corner following on from her recent achievement.
Travelling from Townsville alongside her daughter and friend to attend the evening held at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Marian felt both surprised and honoured to receive first place in the mixed media category and celebrated her win with a glass of wine and plenty of smiles.
“I love to create 3D pieces using paint, fabric, and thread in my artwork and this type of artwork is the road ahead for me,” explained Marian.
“I have several ideas waiting to get started, and I will be entering again next year.”
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