Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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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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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyIf you’ve picked up a copy of Hinchinbrook Life recently, it may have been delivered by Leslie, our newest paper deliver man. For nearly a month now, Leslie has been part of the team and he’s loving it.
He enjoys the hustle of the job and brings the energy to get the newspapers delivered on time. And though he says his day is too busy to stop and read the newspaper himself, he always makes sure his mum gets a copy because she loves reading it.
Leslie’s mornings start early, he’s up at five, has a shower, takes his tablets, and is out the door. One of his support workers meets him at home, and together they grab a coffee, run a few errands, and then hit the road to collect the newspapers for delivery.
The paper run takes them around 30 to 45 minutes, and Leslie moves with purpose; dashing in and out of shops with a 'Hello!' and a smile, always letting staff know the newspapers have arrived. He places them neatly on the counter, ready for eager readers.
The physical side of the job doesn’t faze him at all as Leslie keeps active by mowing lawns and lifting weights on the bench press. He says the job is actually helping him get stronger each week from carrying the heavy bundles of newspapers. To stay fit and mobile, he rides his push bike everywhere and owns two that he proudly maintains and enjoys.
A huge thank you to Leslie for his energy and commitment, to his support workers who assist him each week, and to the Lifelong Supports coordinators who help make this all possible. You’re all helping keep the community connected one paper at a time.
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