Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyComing into the Christmas season, it’s important to think about those that are less fortunate than us, and once again, the incredible team at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre are helping people who need it most.
For as long as the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre can remember they have donated gifts to vulnerable families over the Christmas period.
This initiative is supported by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council via The Mayor’s Appeal.
Members of the public, schools, churches, other not for profit organisations, big corporations, and local businesses are all encouraged get behind it.
Chief Executive Officer of the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre says she loves that the community continue to support the appeal.
“It's amazing we have such a generous community here, with both their time and their money,” said Linda.
“Around this time of year we have people ringing up asking how they can help, walking in the door with donations to contribute – it’s wonderful to see so many people care!
“Often there will be grandparents bringing their grandchildren and encouraging generosity through the generations.”
Every year the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre organise presents for around 100 people, ranging from families to single people and couples. All of whom are experiencing financial hardship.
Last year 20 large boxes of gifts were given away to the community, allowing all to enjoy a festive period.
With the huge ongoing support from the local community, the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre would like to say thank you to everyone for their donations.
Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre have already started wrapping in preparation. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
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