TOP NEWS

Tradie-Lady Wins Big! Hinchinbrook Local Shines at 2025 QRC and WIMARQ Resources Awards

Hinchinbrook’s Kylee Frankee has been awarded the Exceptional Tradeswoman, Technician, and Operator Award at the 2025 BMA Mitsubishi Alliance Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) Awards. With 16 years of experience as an Electrical and Instrument Technician, Kylee has earned a reputation for her expertise, leadership, and dedication to supporting apprentices and advocating for mental health in the workplace. A passionate mentor, she also champi

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Oh, Baby! New Date Confirmed for the Baby Welcoming Ceremony

If your child was born after March 2024, the Hinchinbrook Shire Council warmly invites your family to attend the 2025 Baby Welcoming Ceremony at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library. At this special event, your little one will be officially welcomed as a member of the Hinchinbrook community by the Mayor. Each family will receive a gift bag, a personalised certificate, and a commemorative sapling to symbolise the setting down of new roots and the special new bud added to your family tree. Parents and

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Ingham Post Office Celebrates 90 Years

This year, Ingham Post Office is celebrating 90 years of service and keeping regional Queensland connected. Built in 1935, the post office has become one of the region’s most prominent community hubs and was added to the Australian Commonwealth Heritage List in 2012. Over the decades, it has connected generations of locals through letters, telegrams, phone calls, and now digital services. The region’s postal history dates back to 1871, when services began with a steamer mail run from Cardwell a

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ANZAC Day Memorial Schedule

Dawn Service - Ingham 4:15am the DAWN PARADE will assemble at Mafeking Tree, opposite the Police Station. At the service conclusion all those attending are invited to the RSL Club for breakfast. RSL Remembrance Ceremony - Ingham 6:00am a ceremony will be conducted at the Ingham War Cemetery by the Herbert River Sub-branch of the Returned Service League of Australia. Commemoration Ceremony - Forrest Beach 7:00am a commemoration ceremony will be conducted at the Forrest Beach Memorial. Parade a

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Noorla Ladies Goodwill Game Rescheduled

April 1, 2025

Noorla Bowls Club has announced a new date for its Ladies Goodwill Game after the initial event was postponed due to wet weather. The match is now set to take place on Wednesday, April 9, with the same format and invitations extended to sister clubs in Ingham.

As per the original plan, men from Ingham’s clubs are also welcome to participate, ensuring a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. Organisers are hopeful that the weather will cooperate this time, allowing bowlers to enjoy the much-anticipated event.

Players interested in joining are asked to submit their names to Rosemary, Carmen, or at the clubhouse by Monday, April 7. Noorla Bowls Club looks forward to seeing a great turnout for what promises to be an enjoyable day on the greens.

For more information, contact the club.

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Family Fun, Fishing, & Fantastic Prizes At Family Fishing Tournament
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Attention Hinchinbrook Cane Farmers! Registrations Now Open For Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships
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Honouring Our Heroes
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Editor's Note
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Budgeting Home Improvements
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