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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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Read the full storyThe holiday season is a time of giving, and Hinchinbrook residents are being called upon to spread the festive cheer as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
Launched by Mayor Ramon Jayo, the appeal encourages the community to contribute gifts and non-perishable food items for local families in need during the Christmas season.
“Hinchinbrook residents have always shown incredible compassion, generously contributing gifts and non-perishable food for local families in need during the Christmas period,” said Mayor Jayo.
To participate, residents can add an extra toy or non-perishable item to their shopping and place it under the Christmas tree at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s main office.
For those with limited time, monetary donations are also welcome, and these contributions will be used by the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre to purchase essential items for families facing challenges this festive season.
The appeal is open until 5pm on Friday, 6 December, allowing ample time for donations to be collected and distributed to those in need.
“I am grateful for the ongoing support from the community and encourage everyone to join in supporting this important cause,” Mayor Jayo added.
“Please help us spread the Christmas spirit throughout Hinchinbrook.”
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. This annual appeal not only provides essential support but also uplifts the spirits of local families, ensuring they too can experience the joy of Christmas.
For more information or to contribute, visit the Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s main office.
Give back this Christmas with Mayor Ramon Jayo’s Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
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