Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyNeil Roberts has held an integral role in the daily operations of Ingham Agencies since 2008, and prides himself on his adaptability to move with the company’s fast paced environment and continuous advancements.
Coordinating and overseeing the company’s transportation operations, Neil manages all dispatch and receiving processes to ensure Ingham Agencies continues serving the East Coast of Australia.
“I’ve been in this position for five years and with the company for sixteen years, and I bring a lot of skills from my past careers to my current job, and I enjoy keeping my end up,” shared Neil.
Prior to joining the team, Neil’s previous career in engineering granted him a world of experience and opportunities to build upon and expand both his skillset and knowledge base, furthermore, making him a valuable asset to Ingham Agencies. Having lived in both Tully and Ayr before relocating to Ingham in the early 2000’s, Neil holds a unique understanding of the areas Ingham Agencies services outside of the immediate community.
“Sometimes, just prior to the cane season, the pressure is enormous, with so many people requiring products to get machines ready and running the best they can, and part of my job is making sure each of those bits and pieces get where they need to go, and its satisfying watching the company grow,” added Neil.
In his current position, Neil ensures each customer’s needs are meet in a timely, and organised manner and prioritises acknowledging the same high standards of operation and customer service set by Michael’s parents thirty years ago.
“Ingham Agencies sources products from all over the world, and for a small company, their reach is quite large,” explained Neil.
“I have noticed this company has grown exponentially - it seems to be growing each year, and I think it’s a thriving business that’s just going to keep growing stronger.”
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