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
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Allan 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
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Hinchinbrook 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
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Over 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 storyA beloved monthly calendar event across the Hinchinbrook region, Markets at the Mosaic will make its 2025 debut on Saturday the 19th of April!
Held from 8am to 12pm in Mercers Lane towards the end of each month, Markets at the Mosaic provides local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to share their handmade pieces with the entire community.
2024 hosted another mammoth year of milestone achievements for the humble market group as they welcomed hundreds of new customers each market day and plenty of new and exciting vendors.
Riding the wave of momentous success, the group has opened applications for stallholders to be part of the first Markets at the Mosaic event for the new year! Interested stallholders are encouraged to email admin@hinchinbrookchamber.com.au to receive an information pack and organisers advise its essential to ensure all Public Liability Insurance documents are up to date.
“At Markets at the Mosaic, we are only about handmade, home grown, home designed, and hand built,” shared market organisers.
“So, if you’ve got your own little side hustle going with your won creativity on show, we’d love to see you!”
What: Markets at the Mosaic
When: Saturday the 19th of April from 8am to 12pm
Where: Mercer Lane
More Information: email admin@hinchinbrookchamber.com.au
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