TOP NEWS

WE STAND TO REMEMBER Community Gathers To Commemorate ANZAC Day

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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Catching Up With Allan

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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Chamber Coffee April Connect Update

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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Ingham's Kennel Club Barks Up The Showgrounds

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

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Stories Of The Flood Waters

February 11, 2025

Doug Ladner Bridge at the peak height of the floods New Bridge near the hospital. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
Lovell Street guys delivering fuel and generators. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
The Hospital, Mcillwraith Street, Ingham State Primary School and the swimming pool street photo by Melissa Groundwater
Clay Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
Looking at St Mary Mackillop Early Learning Centre at Hopkins Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
“Only good for ducks” weather on Clay Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
New Doug Ladner Bridge on 2nd February. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Palm Creek, which crosses town. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Looking down Herbert Street from United Service station and the town clock
Gino Parise Reserve near Palm Creek which flows behind Ingham State Primary School. Photo credit: Mingon Family
From JL Kelly Theatre looking down Bruce highway on 2nd February. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Palm Creek, which flows through town with an ice box stuck on the bridge
Doug Ladner Bridge. Photo credit: Mingon Family

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Making Way For EKKA Amanda Way Triumphs in Sub-Chamber Finals
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Event Guide | 29th April
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