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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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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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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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
Read the full storySince its establishment in 2009, the Ingham Palliative Carers Committee has been dedicated to supporting the community and helping those in need of navigating ongoing health issues.
Recently, the committee was able to drive their level of assistance even further when Brian and Theresa Hurley bequeathed an incredible $203,000 to the non-profit organisation.
After careful consideration, the committee decided to use the donation to purchase a vehicle, which they named "The Hurley Bus" in honour of the couple's generosity.
‘The Hurley Bus’ has already begun to transport frail and palliative patients in Ingham to and from medical appointments, and any other outings that passengers may like.
Currently the bus has done three trips, all have been medical but current President of Ingham Palliative Carers Committee Judy Cardillo wants the people of Ingham to know they offer more.
“We'll try to accommodate any plans anyone's got. That's what we're hoping to do. It's not just for trips to Townsville,” said Judy.
Judy is hoping that ‘The Hurley Bus’ makes it easier for people in Ingham to have access to transport.
Judy hopes to make frail, aged and palliative people gain access to more accessible transport and also aims to make the journey as pleasant as possible.
Every journey has a driver and an assistant who is there to ensure everyone has the best possible day. They have lots of volunteers for ‘The Hurley Bus’ and most are awaiting their first trip.
If you or anyone you know needs access to a vehicle, ‘The Hurley Bus’ is available for you, contact Judy Cardillo 0428 921 822.
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