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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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 storyPreparations are well underway for this year’s highly anticipated Ingham Show. Organisers are working hard to finalise attractions, entertainment, and logistics to ensure another successful event.
This years show will be held on Thursday 26th & Friday 27th of June and as always, the show will feature popular competitions and displays, including horse jumping, cattle judging, wood chopping, poultry exhibitions, caged birds, and dog events. A family favourite, the animal nursery, will also return, giving children the chance to interact with a variety of friendly farm animals.
While many of the traditional events will be back, organisers are still in the process of securing additional entertainment.
“We will have a new source of entertainment. We try to get something different each year for centre ring,” said Ingham Show Secretary Sharan Kelley.
“We don't want the same thing year after year, a lot of people like motorbikes, but we try to get something different.”
One of the biggest challenges in putting together the event is securing enough volunteers.
The show committee is calling on community members to lend a hand in the week leading up to the event to help with setup, including preparing school displays, mounting photography exhibitions, and assisting with various needs.
Volunteers are also needed during the show to help with cattle and horse events, as well as general operations.
Those who volunteer will be rewarded with free entry to the show and provided with meals while they work.
Despite the challenges, organisers remain optimistic about the show’s success. After last year’s difficulties with wet weather and ground conditions, they are hopeful for smoother preparations this time around.
“We are looking forward to this years show,” said President Wayne Fordin.
“It's always hard, but then once things start to come together, it just flows on.”
With just three months remaining, plenty of work still lies ahead, including fencing repairs, setting up power and water, and preparing the grounds to be in top shape.
However, as everything starts to come together, the reward is seeing the community come together to enjoy the show.
The committee welcomes anyone interested in joining as a volunteer or committee member. Monthly meetings provide an opportunity to contribute ideas and help plan the event, with fresh perspectives always encouraged.
Community involvement is key to keeping this tradition alive, and those passionate about the show are encouraged to get involved. To learn more or lend a hand, reach out to the show committee or attend the next planning meeting.
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