Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyLast Tuesday 26 November the Lions Club of Ingham brought back their Sportstar of the Year Awards, an event welcomed back by the whole community after a four year hiatus.
Herbert River Sub Branch RSL – Ingham hosted the long awaited event. Over 130 people were in attendance including Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo and guest speaker Maurie Soars.
Maurie congratulated all nominees and winners, stating that they were all winners just for being nominated. Maurie also talked about the importance in volunteers, especially in rural communities, and encouraged everyone to get involved in local clubs.
Lions Club of Ingham Chairperson Sharon Fighera also congratulated all nominees on the night and said she hopes the Sportstar of the Year Awards will now be a permanent fixture in the local annual events calendar.
“Here is to hoping that they continue for many years to come, and continue to acknowledge the sporting talent and volunteers we have in our small town,” expressed Sharon.
List of all nominees and winners:
*NEW AWARD*
Recognition of Service Award – Rina Zatta & Brenda Oats – Herbert River Athletic Club
Team of the Year Nominees
Gilroy Santa Maria College Open Boys Cricket Team
Ingham Football Club Mens Division 1
Forrest Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Male Beach Sprint Team – WINNER
Junior Sportstar of the Year Nominees
Kyan Biasi
Rori Biasi
Kyla Guandalini
Lacey Jayasuria
Brax Roveda
Mariah Long
Adam Mammino – Runner Up
Jack Larsen – WINNER
Mikinley Blewitt
Billie Lahtinen
Lara Biasi
Molly-Rose Gaggiano
Levi Murray – Encouragement Award
Senior Sportstar of the Year Nominees
Kyrah Mancinelli
Millie-J Lino-Gofton
Jess Furber
Spencer Riys – Encouragement Award
Liam Fascetti – Runner Up
Jared Dau
Meshack David
Ally Rhodes
Evandah Bann – WINNER
Darius Lewin-Pearson
Masters Sportstar of the Year Nominees
Carmen Mugica
Joyce Buffa - WINNER
Maurie Soars Guest Speaker and Judge
Lions Club of Ingham Chairperson Sharon Fighera
Lions Club of Ingham President Colin Dallavanzi, Rina Zatta and Brenda Oats
Team of the Year Nominees with Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo
Guest speaker Maurie Soars and Masters Sportstar of the Year Joyce Buffa
Junior Sportstar of the Year Nominees
Maurie Soars and Junior Sportstar of the Year Jack Larsen
Junior Sportstar of the Year Winner Jack Larsen, Maurie Soars, Runner-up Adam Mammino, and Encouragement award Levi Murray
Councillor Donna Marbelli and Senior Encouragement award Spencer Riys
Councillor Donna Marbelli and Runner-up Liam Fascetti
Guest speaker Maurie Soars, Lions Club of Ingham Chairperson Sharon Fighera, and Councillor Donna Marbelli
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
Senior Sportstar of the Year Evandah Bann. Photo credit: Paula Henderson
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