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
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Sporting 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
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Locally 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
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Former 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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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 storyAre you looking for a way to get active, have fun, and meet new people? The Ingham Tennis Association is the place to be for social tennis fixtures that promise friendly competition and a chance to get fitter while enjoying a laugh.
Here’s a look at the weekly tennis schedule:
• Monday Night Pickleball: Join in for social games starting at 6:30pm. No need to sign up in advance - just turn up and enjoy some friendly play. For more information, call Gordon on 0409 092 058.
• Tuesday Night Singles and Doubles: Starting at 6:30pm, this session features both singles and doubles matches in a 3-person team format. Play a variety of games and enjoy a fun night of tennis. For details, contact Steve on 0488 763 270.
• Thursday Night Doubles: If doubles tennis is your thing, head down to the courts at 6:30pm. This session features a 4-person team format, making it perfect for those looking for a social, fast-paced game. Call Richard at 0428 152 125 for more information.
• Wednesday Morning Ladies' Doubles: A relaxed and friendly doubles session for ladies, starting at 8:30am. If you’re interested, call Belinda on 0417 782 227 to join in the fun.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, these social fixtures are a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy the wonderful sport of tennis.
Pickleball is a new sport and great for all ages - just turn up on a Monday night and have some fun!
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