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 storyCr Marbelli and I had the privilege of attending the Herbert River Museum and Gallery Annual General Meeting last Friday. It was great to see the good turnout of members and the number of volunteers prepared to join the committee of this amazing group that present, maintain and showcase a wealth of memorabilia portraying our district’s rich history and heritage since establishment in the 1800's. The museum, situated in Macrossan Street Halifax, would not be what it is without these dedicated volunteers who all work countless hours to ensure a memorable visitor experience for all. This year has been all the more intense for the volunteers who have had to deal with flooding of the premises and extensive clean up operations due to mould affecting much of the display. But the committee has persevered and the museum is back in operation in time for our winter visitors. Returning members of the executive committee are President Coral Gard, Secretary & Grants Officer Janet Astorquia and Treasurer Therese Mitchell. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of our community.
With Easter fast approaching, Council staff and contractors have been focussing on restoring access to our well known camping hotspots including Wallaman Falls and Jourama. Wallaman Falls in particular has proved quite a challenge with around thirty landslip affected areas assessed and short term hazard mitigation measures to support ongoing access and safety work undertaken. With emergent works now undertaken, Council is working in coordination with state agencies to meet the requirements of the disaster relief funding arrangements and Wet Tropics Management Authority guidelines to ensure permanent remediation works are undertaken as soon as possible.
The Mount Fox range has also proven very challenging due to the tremendous rain experienced over the past three months. Significant work has been performed to ensure temporary safety measures to allow access for our residents at the top of the range. Risk assessments and engineering evaluations are ongoing with the design phase for permanent slope stabilisation now initiated. I would like to remind all that the road remains under load restriction, due to continuing wet subgrade and road surrounds, and that extreme care continues to be needed whilst travelling on the road, particularly at night.
Happy Easter everyone, travel safely and have an enjoyable break with family and friends.
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