This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
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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