Are they not the most gorgeously beautiful and courageous ladies you have seen? Taking that step out into the Maraka spotlight are our wonderful Queens and Princesses, each putting themselves out there for the chance to claim the crown. You’ll get to meet them at the Wine and Cheese Night, the Afternoon Tea, Kids Big Day Out, and Aquathon, all before Hinchinbrook comes together for the ultimate display of regional pride at the Maraka Festival Mardi Gras Parade and Crowning. Mark your calendars as October runs Maraka royal green, floats and fireworks are just the tip of the festival iceberg!
Read the full storyAre they not the most gorgeously beautiful and courageous ladies you have seen? Taking that step out into the Maraka spotlight are our wonderful Queens and Princesses, each putting themselves out there for the chance to claim the crown. You’ll get to meet them at the Wine and Cheese Night, the Afternoon Tea, Kids Big Day Out, and Aquathon, all before Hinchinbrook comes together for the ultimate display of regional pride at the Maraka Festival Mardi Gras Parade and Crowning. Mark your calendars as October runs Maraka royal green, floats and fireworks are just the tip of the festival iceberg!
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On Saturday 11 October, the Cardwell Coastguard hosted its annual Tropical Plant Expo, drawing plant lovers from near and far. The event featured an impressive range of plants for both display and sale, with many local sellers showcasing exceptional specimens. Visitors enjoyed browsing the stalls, chatting with growers, and picking up new additions for their gardens. Alongside the plants were home-grown fruit and vegetables, a delightful selection of prize-winning homemade jams, and beautiful artworks by Mandy. No Coastguard event would be complete without the classic BBQ, complemented by coffee and cake. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all who attended.
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TYTO Regional Art Gallery is currently home to two thought-provoking exhibitions, each exploring the world around and beyond, through entirely different lenses. In the main gallery, Flies and Weevils and Cockroaches by Lorraine Lamothe invites visitors to see beauty where they might least expect it. At 75, Lorraine found herself yearning to reconnect with her creativity after a quiet spell. “I thought, well, that’s it, I’ve got to put myself out there again and see what can happen,” she said. When Tyto confirmed her exhibition, she recalls thinking, “You’re not done yet, girl. You’re not done yet.” That moment reignited her passion for creating work that not only excites but also makes people think. Her collection of sculptural insects and woven displays celebrates the misunderstood creatures most people prefer to avoid. “I chose insects that are really disliked,” Lorraine explained. “People need to understand that they’re not all bad. They break down decaying plant material and help the environment. Let’s not be prejudiced about these insects, let’s find joy in them.” Across the way, in the Niche Gallery, artist Ashleigh Jane takes visitors into the realm of myth and legend with Mythical Beasts. Her intricate illustrations breathe new life into creatures drawn from global folklore, from Egyptian hybrids to celestial goddesses. “I’ve always been fascinated by mythology and folklore,” she said. “I wanted to delve a little deeper and rediscover stories that lurk in the darkness, the ones people might not know.” Ashleigh’s exhibition features works from her upcoming second book. Each piece is both a visual story and a modern reimagining of ancient tales. “My favourite story is about Doddle, a rain goddess who milks her heavenly cows to make it rain,” she shared. “But my favourite drawing is the Ikenty, a bird with a cat’s head found in Egyptian hieroglyphs. No one really knows what it was for, but I loved bringing it to life.” Together, these two exhibitions celebrate the power of curiosity, whether it’s found in the smallest of creatures or the myths that have shaped cultures for centuries. Both artists remind us that inspiration can be rediscovered at any stage of life, and that beauty often hides in the unexpected.
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Class 19 Grand Prix Championship E&I Firmi Engineering Works Official 105cm
1st Danielle Camp riding FREAKY FELIXi
2nd Natasha Dunworth riding ALL SPICE
3rd Charlotte Lee riding HAZARDOUS
Class 5 AM7 Feed Masters Fox Hunter 75cm
Open only to Horses that have never placed 1st in a showjumping round
1st Karen Sullivan riding RIVER DOWNS VIVIENNE
2nd Jenna Arnett riding ESTHER
3rd Ainslie Tonks riding CHAMPAGNE TILLY
Class 18 Grand Prix Championship Fert Trans Open 85cm
1st Jada Marsden riding HISASHOWMAN
2nd Misha O�E��E�E���E��EMalley riding TIGER KING
3rd Dallas Bailey riding WILARK QATAR
Class 17 Grand Prix Championship Liddles Air Service Open 75cm
1st Karen Sullivan riding RIVER DOWNS VIVIENNE
2nd Scarlet Whatley Eiding BOLD KINGSTON (BAMBI)
3rd Natasha Dunsworth riding AYE MARIO
Class 16 Grand Prix Championship Wilmar Junior 16 & under 75 cm
1st Madisen McKenzie riding NEGASI
2nd Mia Formilan riding SONG AND DANCE
3rd Jada Marsden riding HISASHOWMAN
Class 15 Grand Prix Championship McDonald�E��E�E���E��Es Ingham Open 60 cm
1st Mia Carr riding WYNARA VICTORY
2nd Natasha Dunworth ridng AYE MARIO
3rd Micaela Cairns riding DUAL �E��E�E���E��EN�E��E�E���E��E PISTOL PEP
Class 12 AM7 Official 130cm
1st Germaine Rogato riding BLUE NICKEL
Class 11 AM7 Official 120cm
1st Kalani Broderick riding FILLY ROCKS
2nd Germaine Rogato riding BLUE NICKEL
Class 10 AM7 Feedmasters Official 110cm
1st Kalani Broderick riding FILLY ROCKS
2nd Danielle Camp riding KANTAGA
3rd Danielle Camp riding FREAKY FELIX
Class 9 AM7 Glenara Park Stud and Finch Farm Official 105cm
1st Dallas Bailey riding TULARA BALLORA
2nd Danielle Camp riding KANTAGA
3rd Dallas Bailey riding WILARK KENTUCKY
Class 8 AM7 Garrards Open 95cm
1st Jada Marsden riding HISASHOWMAN
2nd Natasha Dunworth riding ALL SPICE
3rd Natasha Dunworth riding DRAGON WARRIOR
CLASS 5 FEEDMASTER Fox Hunter for horses who have never won a 1st Place.
1st Karen Sullivan riding River Downs
2nd Jenna Arnett riding Esther
3rd Ainslie Tonks riding Champagne
Class 2 AM7 Open McDonalds 60cm
1st Dakota Tonks riding Juliet
2nd Archer Carr riding Dynamite n Gold
3rd Mia Carr riding Wynara Victory
Class 1 Junior 12 & under 60 cm
1st Archer Carr riding DYNAMITE N GOLD
2nd Mia Carr riding WYNARA VICTORY
3rd Dakota Tonks riding JULIET
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