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 storyIngham Tennis has started the year with one of the wettest seasons in recent memory. However, with the worst of the weather now behind us, we’re looking forward to what is often the best time of year to be outdoors—playing sport, staying active, and catching up with friends. Term Two Tennis will begin after Easter, with Mixed Tennis running on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 PM.
Junior Social Tennis is held on Tuesdays at 3:30 PM and is perfect for kids with some prior tennis experience. For beginners or those looking to improve their skills, coaching lessons are available with Tom on Thursdays and Fridays, with group sessions offered for all ages and no experience necessary.
Tennis is a fantastic sport for kids—it's fun, social, and provides a safe environment to learn valuable life skills. It’s also a sport they can enjoy for life. This year, we’re excited to offer free coaching sessions proudly supported by Powerlink. Whether your child is new to tennis or has played before, they are welcome to join in. It’s a great opportunity to try the sport without any commitment.
Pickleball is also available on Monday nights, and there’s no need to book—just come down and give it a try! For more details, contact Gordon on 0409 092 058.
And don’t forget—FairPlay vouchers (valued at $200) are accepted by the club and can be used toward kids’ sport fees. For more information about Mixed Tennis: Contact Richard on 0428 152 125 or Steve on 0488 763 270 and for Junior Coaching: Contact Tom on 0413 199 702.
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