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
Read the full storySporting 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
Read the full storyLocally 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
Read the full storyFormer 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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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 storyMark your calendars and get ready for an exciting day of darts as Ingham takes on Cardwell in the highly anticipated Social Darts Challenge at the Brothers Sports and Community Club. The annual event promises to deliver a lively atmosphere, filled with camaraderie and competitive spirit as players from both towns showcase their skills.
The competition kicks off at 11 am, featuring a varied set of game types, much like last year’s thrilling encounter. Ingham will be eager to defend the shield, crafted by Reg Garth, which they narrowly won in Cardwell during the previous challenge. The friendly rivalry between these two towns ensures that every match will be fiercely contested.
Spectators and visitors are warmly invited to join the event on Saturday, whether to cheer on the teams or take part in the post-competition fun. Once the inter-town matches conclude, the dartboards will be open for everyone to test their aim and enjoy a social game of ‘arrows.’
In addition to the challenge, regular Social Darts is back every Wednesday. Be sure to arrive before 7pm to secure your spot and enjoy a night of casual competition. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to throw a few with friends, it’s the perfect midweek break. The Brothers Sports and Community Club is open and ready for the darts to fly!