No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyHi parkrunners, I am trying out a new style for the results this week, so let me know if you like it by next week's parkrun. I wanted to get as many names in there as Parkrun doesn't 'run' without all of you participating; you all deserve as much credit as I can give in this weekly report.
For Palm Creek, we were packed with 27 runners and walkers. I am so proud of myself and everyone who achieved PBs at both Palm Creek and Cardwell, it must have been the weekend for pushing ourselves to the limit, there were 7 PBs all up. In Cardwell, it was a smaller group, running on a warmer winter morning. Huge congratulations to Jake on completing his 300th parkrun and to the volunteers for making Saturday mornings so enjoyable.
Parkrun Results: 23rd August 2025
Palm Creek #87 – 27 participants
Fastest time: 19:39 (PB) | Final finisher: 57:18
PBs: Julian (19:39), Aaron (25:37), Victoria (35:54), Lynda (50:55), Mandy (52:09)
First timers: Caden (26:57), Jodie (31:48), Philip (40:47), Mandy (52:03)
Volunteers: Sandra Coco, Bridgette Duffy, Donna Panzenbock, Joshua Shipard, Robyn Shipard, Sophie Shipard, Steven Veltmeyer
Cardwell #349 – 12 participants
Fastest time: 25:12 | Final finisher: 48:00
PBs: Davina (28:54), Fiona (41:01)
First timers: Fay (47:50)
Volunteers: Dave Ball, Jake Ball, Kellie Ball, Zoe Ball, David Clarke, Anita Davina, Jan Ferguson
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