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 storyIn the aftermath of the devastating flood that swept through our community, the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC) is striving for ‘business as usual’ despite one of their office buildings being lost to the flood.
Usual services are up and running and HCSC has strived to support the community whilst managing the relocation of staff and equipment from the flooded building, the Centre, on Townsville Road. This building will be under repair for some time, so all services and events will be delivered from the HUB on McIlwraith Street.
The weekly Canasta group, meeting for the first time since the disaster, gathered at the HUB to share stories, support one another, and enjoy their favourite card game. For many members offers not only entertainment but also a sense of community.
“After everything we’ve been through, just sitting together, laughing, and playing feels like a step toward normalcy,” said one attendee.
A mammoth effort has been the coordination and distribution of donated goods into the community. Many individuals and businesses from all over Far North Qld have rallied together to send donations.
HCSC staff have been responding to requests from the general community and have coordinated the delivery of essential items to our most disadvantaged seniors in need.
HCSC has partnered with community groups, support services and local council to share resources and offer helping hands. While the flood brought hardship, it has also strengthened our community bonds.
Contributed with thanks to Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre
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