Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyThree people have been charged following an alleged armed robbery that occurred at a Bruce Highway rest stop in Cardwell on the evening of Friday the 26th of July.
Police allege that around 6.35pm, a 27-year-old woman from Ayr, a 26-year-old man from Rasmussen, and a 17-year-old boy—also from Rasmussen approached a white Hyundai Accent parked at the roadside stop.
The trio allegedly confronted the driver, an 18-year-old German tourist, demanding his keys, wallet and phone. It is further alleged that one of the offenders produced a firearm and ordered the young man out of the vehicle.
The victim complied with the demands and later reported the incident to police.
Thanks to a coordinated effort by the Queensland Police Service, including the Tactical Crime Squad, Dog Squad and Polair, the stolen vehicle was intercepted as it entered the Townsville area. All three suspects were arrested shortly after.
The 27-year-old Ayr woman and 26-year-old Rasmussen man have both been charged with two counts of armed robbery in company and were due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, the 28th of July.
The 17-year-old boy faces the same charges and is expected to appear before the Townsville Children’s Court.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or by calling 131 444. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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