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 storyThe Ingham Pups have emerged victorious at the Saints Eagles Souths 2025 soccer carnival, defeating Brothers 4-3 in a thrilling grand final in Townsville. Goals from Patrick Pearce, Archer Carr, and a brace from Huxley Beatts secured the title for Herbert River. Ecstatic for the win, Herbert River's Sammy Pearce said, “We’re not Ingham Pups any more - we’re the Wolves now!”
The path to victory was powerfully fought with the under-7s side of the Ingham Wolves, advancing to the final after winning three consecutive matches. They kicked off their campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over Northern Beaches, where Carr scored four and Beatts scored a hat-trick (3 goals). In the following match, Ingham dominated Saints Blue 7-0, with Patrick Pearce striking twice, Carr adding two more, and Beatts completing another hat-trick.
The final group match against Saints Red proved to be a gripping encounter with both sides knowing that a win would send them to the final. Sammy Pearce drew first blood, opening the scoring from the halfway line, but Saints Red responded with two quick goals to take a 2-1 lead. Carr fired back to level the game, and Beatts’ double secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory, earning Ingham a spot in the grand final.
Manager Melissa Carr expressed her pride in the team’s growth, saying, “Last year at our home carnival, the boys narrowly missed out in the grand final. Obviously, it’s all about fun and development at this age, but they really wanted the win today - and they deserved it. I can’t wait to see this team grow together this year.”
In the grand final match, Patrick Pearce put Ingham ahead, but the Brothers quickly equalised. Carr restored the lead, and a pair of goals from Beatts extended the advantage to 4-1. However, Brothers responded fiercely, and Thomas Martin's solid defending proved crucial for Herbert River.
One of the game’s highlights came when Ingham’s Cristiano Rapista had a shot blocked on the line by Brothers’ number 8, who then danced past two players before launching a long-range effort from inside his own half, scoring a stunning goal to make it 4-2. Brothers added a third to close the gap to 4-3, but Ingham’s relentless pressing helped them hold on to secure victory.
The Ingham Pups displayed their scoring prowess throughout the carnival, netting 22 goals in four matches. Huxley Beatts and Archer Carr led the charge with nine goals each. More than 70 young players represented Ingham at the carnival, with Herbert River fielding teams from under-6s to under-12s. Additional photos can be found on the Ingham Wolves FC Facebook page. Fans can support the Pups and Wolves at the next soccer carnival, scheduled for June 1 at Warriors FC in Townsville.
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