Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyThe Ingham Gold Cup Race Day (18+ event) returns to our local Herbert River Jockey Club
track and events calendar on 12 July 2025 and promises a fun filled, action-packed day of horse racing, fashions on the field, music, food and beverages.
With a less-than-ideal start to the 2025 year, we were adversely affected by the recent
floods, with damage occurring in our Members Club House and one of the Jockey Rooms.
The most significant damage however impacted the Inside and Outside Running Rails on the track. Regardless of all these setbacks, we have embraced the new racing season and have already commenced preparations for the much-anticipated July event where the community can come together and celebrate our resilience and determination to build back stronger than ever!
We’re going to have the usual crowd-attracting entertainment. The excitement of horse
racing, the glamour of Fashions on the Field as well as local music entertainers keeping the party going into the night. Fashions Coordinator Christina Spencer has said “Our Fashions on the Field event was a head-turner at our last Race Meeting in November 2024 and this year promises to be just as spectacular. I have found three highly professional judges with an extensive background in the fashion industry; And sponsorship requests have been sent out to all local businesses in the hopes of compiling an extensive prize pool for the fashions winners.”
One of the Fashions categories introduced at our last event was “Hinchinbrook Way” – local category and we intend to include it again at this next event, highlighting the importance of supporting local business and shopping locally. The criteria for this category is living within the 4850 postcode, however extra prizes will be given if the outfit was purchased locally.
Other categories will be Contemporary Lady, Classic Lady, Best Dressed Male and Millinery, as well as the usual Spotter’s Choice. While our Fashions don’t have a particular theme in the style criteria, you can expect sunflowers, burlap and country vibes under the marquee!
With our updated website, and our current Facebook and Instagram sites, more details will be unveiled in the next few months, so stay tuned. If your business would like to become a sponsor, feel free to get in touch with the committee. There’s some amazing sponsorship packages also available!
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