TOP NEWS

Is It A Bird?

No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure

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Thorsborne Trail Set For A Thoughtful Refresh

The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte

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Remembering Our Vietnam Veterans

All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto

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Nominations Open for Ingham’s Prestigious Sportstar Awards

The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp

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Strong Competition At Carnival Day

August 11, 2025

Wednesday 6th saw perfect conditions for our Carnival day. 50 players from Ingham, Macknade, Noorla and 6 southern visitors compete in an event sponsored by Keita Construction.

Mrs Rita Phillips was there to present the prizes to the winners: Diane Tomba, Steve Finn, Nigel Craven, who had 2 wins, score plus 26, defeating J.Johnson, J.Leach, L.Molochino, J.Fenoglio 15/3 and C.Ford, C.Hewitt, R.Peterson, T.Rhodes 16/2.

Runners up: Irene Byrns, Jim McLeish, Joey Di Bella, Luisa Di Bella 2 wins, plus 10 defeating G.Wright, A.Foti, D.Scott, Sue Gough 13/8 and K.Scott, R.Sutherland, A.Cole, J.Craven 10/5.

3rd Place Carol Seymour, Alf Di Bella, Lui Marbelli, Maria Moore 2 wins plus 4. Defeated G.Bison, A.Johnson, M.Marbelli, E.Piotto 11/8 and J.Johnson, J.Leach, L.Molochino, J.Fenoglio 8/7

Club Consistency games played Monday/Tuesday  J.Fenoglio 153, A.Rutherford 117,  E.Piotto 152 v T.Rhodes 88, M.Owen  150 v S.Ryan 82J. Craven 154 v B.Eddleston 136, N.Evan 152 v T.Mawson 128

Contributed with thanks by Sandy Ryan & John and Elsa Piotto.

D Tomba, S Finn, N Craven & N Evans with Sponsor Rita Phillips & President Elsa Piotto
I Byrns, J McLeish, J DiBella & L DiBella
A DiBella, L Marbelli, M Moore& C Seymour

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