Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyIn 2015, Andrew Giliberto found himself at the helm of Hinchinbrook Community Pharmacy, an ambitious leap straight from intern to owner. Having completed his internship under the pharmacy’s former owner and also at Cantatore Pharmacy, Andrew embraced the challenge head-on, determined to continue serving the Lower Herbert community with commitment and care.
What began as a modest single-room pharmacy has transformed over the last 10 years into a modern, full-service facility. In 2017, Andrew undertook major renovations, expanding the front shop to offer a broader range of products, modernising the dispensary, and adding a dedicated consultation room to launch a new vaccination service.
In the early days, Andrew ran the business solo. Today, Hinchinbrook Community Pharmacy employs two additional pharmacists and several local high school students as junior staff, offering not just healthcare but valuable employment opportunities for the region’s youth.
Throughout the ups and downs, Andrew’s dedication never wavered. He got married in 2020 and is now a proud father of three. That same year, the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the world and the pharmacy remained open, weathering stock shortages to continue serving the community.
Natural disasters have tested the resilience of the pharmacy and its team time and again. From flooding events in 2018, 2019, and most recently in 2025, the pharmacy has remained an open, constant, reliable presence. During the 2025 floods, Andrew went beyond by camping out at the pharmacy for nearly two weeks. With only a generator-powered fridge, a single computer, Starlink internet, and a Milwaukee battery-powered work light, he continued to dispense essential medications while also performing his duties with the SES.
When the region’s communication systems failed, emergency services set up a forward operating centre behind the pharmacy, relying on its lone working internet connection to coordinate response efforts.
Also in 2024, Andrew commissioned a historical streetscape mural by artist Art By Lavinia. The striking artwork now adorns the side of the pharmacy building, serving as both a tribute to Halifax’s heritage and a visual landmark for the town.
"I am very thankful to the Lower Herbert community for their support over the last 10 years," says Andrew, "and look forward to serving our region for many years to come."
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