TOP NEWS

Top Of The Pups

Ingham Juniors Beat Brothers 5-4 To Win Kelso Cup This was Ingham Pups’ second carnival victory of the season so far, they went 1-nil down in this final... But a Beatts double, plus goals from Sammy Pearce, Archer Carr and Thomas Martin helped fire Ingham to victory. Huxley Beatts scored a last-gasp winner to seal a 5-4 win for Ingham Pups over Brothers in the Kelso Cup grand final in Townsville. The goal was the culmination of a dramatic comeback for Ingham’s under-7s, who twice came

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Cardwell Community Comes Together For Rebuilding Support

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

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Cosy Atmosphere And Collectables At The Conroy Hall Markets

By Victoria Velton I had the pleasure of visiting the Conroy Hall Market, and it was a real treat. I wandered through tables of vibrant handmade goods, admired the lush array of plants, and couldn’t resist taking home a delicious sponge cake. The friendly stallholders made it feel like a true community hub, and I only wished I’d stayed longer to enjoy the live music from the choir. If you haven’t been yet, the next Conroy Hall Market is on Saturday, 9 August, from 7:30am to 11:30am at

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Christmas In July At Noorla Bowls Club

The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC) Seniors Morning Coffee Club proudly hosted an amazing Christmas in July celebration, bringing together seniors from across our region for a day of good food, fun, and festive cheer. What began as a planned gathering for 80 quickly grew to a sold-out event, welcoming 120 guests who filled the Noorla Bowls Club in Ingham to capacity. Our usual Coffee Club of around 40 members more than tripled in size for this special day, with the added delig

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Support Local Growth Apply For A Community Grant

May 6, 2025

The Hinchinbrook Shire Council is calling on individuals, community groups, and organisations to apply for funding under the 2024–2025 Community Grants Program. This initiative provides vital financial support to projects and activities that strengthen the Shire’s social fabric, support economic development, and celebrate local achievement. There are grants available that could help bring your goals to life.

Available Community Grant Types:
Youth Achievement Grant - $250 for individuals or $700 for teams of three or more.
Community Activity Grant - Up to $2,000 for events, activities or initiatives that benefit the local community.
Regional Economic Development Grant - Up to $10,000 for projects that support sustainable economic growth and local business development.

The Council's aim is to ensure funding is distributed fairly and effectively to initiatives that make a genuine impact across the Shire for both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Applications close Wednesday 11 June 2025, to check your eligibility and download an application form, visit the 'Community Grants' page on the Council's website or scan the QR code. Now is the time to invest in your community so apply today and help shape Hinchinbrook’s future.

https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/community-environment/grants-and-funding/community-grants/

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