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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Read the full storyOn 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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Read the full storyThe Noorla Bowls Club held a wonderful Ladies Presentation Day on 14 November, celebrating a year of impressive bowling achievements. The event was a highlight for many, with members gathering to honour the winners of various competitions and enjoy each other’s company.
The winners of the Competition Pairs were Glen and Jan, who claimed top honours in a competitive field. A big congratulations also goes to the runners-up, Rosemary and Nella – well done to all four players!
A special thank you was extended to Carmen and Carla, whose efforts in decorating the tables and preparing the beautifully presented trophies and prize envelopes made the event even more memorable.
During the presentation of trophies, we also celebrated the victors of other key events:
• 4s Winners: Sue Pizzi, Chris Hewitt, Dora Moggan, and Carla Pizzi
• 4s Runners-Up: Rosemary Rose, Mia Bandeira, Nella Mancuso, and Gail Bison
• Pairs Winners: Carla and Sue Pizzi
• Pairs Runners-Up: Rosemary Rose and Nella Mancuso
• A Grade Singles Winner: Carla Pizzi
• A Grade Singles Runner-Up: Sue Pizzi
• Thelma Lynch Consistency Trophy Winner: Sue Pizzi
• Thelma Lynch Consistency Trophy Runner-Up: Rosemary Rose
The club is excited to see everyone back on the green in the near future, and wished all of their members good bowling and good health for 2025.
Contributed with thanks to Noorla Bowls Club.
Top of the Pops! Winners Jan and Glen with President Rosemary.
The Club congratulated Runners Up Nella and Rosemary.
The Fours Champs celebrated their victory.
The Fours Runners Up were commended for their excellence.
The Noorla Bowls Club ladies and NQ Reps enjoyed a fabulous Presentation Day.