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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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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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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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
Read the full storyForrest Beach Takeaway has become the local go-to for fresh, satisfying meals served with heart. From fresh East Coast Spanish mackerel to homemade burgers and classic snack foods, this spot delivers all the essentials for a hearty lunch or dinner.
The fish is the hero of the menu. Sourced locally and bought whole, the team uses every part — fillets are battered, crumbed or grilled to order, using the bones and head in delicious stocks and skins for crab pot bait, and nothing goes to waste!
Then there are the chips. Crispy, golden, unforgettable, and you can get them covered in gravy, they’ve built a loyal following among regulars.
“Our customers reckon our chips are some of the best they've had. They're super crunchy and delicious! We also make our homemade potato scallops. We're always on the hunt for the biggest possible potatoes, and our customers LOVE them.”
The burger line-up is equally impressive. From house-crumbed chicken and steak to Spanish mackerel and homemade beef patties, each one is packed with fresh salad and generous fillings. The massive Reef and Beef burger weighs in at nearly a kilo. Want it in a wrap or sandwich instead? No worries.
For those after a lighter option, the Caesar Meal or Karaage Chicken Meal comes with chips and a drink, ticking all the boxes for a satisfying midday feed.
Calamari fans can’t get enough of the crispy rings, and the calamari wrap is a hunger-busting favourite. You’ll also find timeless takeaway classics like Chiko rolls, dagwood dogs, homemade spring rolls, and cinnamon-sweet deep-fried pineapple rings.
And if you’re in the know, don’t forget to ask about their ‘hidden menu’ specials like the infamous Cure Burger,
“We rolled it out as a hangover breakfast years ago. It had a bit of like a cult following, and we still get random people coming in asking if we do the 'Cure' burger still!”
Come down to Forrest Beach Takeaway, it's packed with local flavour, generous serves, and you can taste the love in every bite.
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