Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
Read the full storyTour de Cure’s is heading north for eight unforgettable days of cycling through Queensland. From Airlie Beach to Port Douglas, 190 riders and support crew will travel more than 1,000 kilometres across some of North Queensland’s most scenic and lesser-travelled roads.
This isn’t just a ride, it’s a powerful movement to help cure cancer. Tour de Cure is a cancer-agnostic organisation, meaning funds raised support a wide range of cancer research, support services, and prevention projects. The fundraising goal for Signature Tour 2025 is $2 million, and has $902,870 already raised!
Along the route, the team will engage with local communities, meet ambassadors from regional cancer charities, and visit schools to speak with children about healthy, happy living.
Founded in 2007, Tour de Cure began with a vision to improve health outcomes for Australians. To date, the organisation has raised over $145 million, funded 1,198 cancer projects, educated 250,000 children, and contributed to 185 cancer research breakthroughs. Recognising the challenges faced by rural Australians, the Tour makes a lasting impact in each town it visits. Every night, $10,000 is donated to local cancer support projects, with funds presented at community dinners held throughout the tour. These donations go directly to grassroots services that make a real difference in the lives of local families.
Life Publishing Group will be able to cover this amazing tour as it begins in Airlie Beach, travels to Bowen, where-in after a day it will reach the sister-paper in Hinchinbrook as it rolls through Ingham.
If you would like to cheer the cyclist along their route, see the tour information below. (These dates and meeting locations are subject to change but what's currently planned for the schedule). If you would like to donate, you can do so online:signaturetour.tourdecure.com.au/donate
Day 1 - Airlie Beach to Bowen
Friday, 30 May 2025. 146km, 594m elevation.
Riders depart Airlie Beach Foreshore from 6am- 9am. The team will stop at Dingo Bay mid-morning. Finishes at Grays Beach, Bowen between 2-3pm.
Day 2 - Bowen to Townsville
Saturday, 31 May 2025. 'Journey' 157km (bus uplift to finish) 'Classic/Challenge' 209km, 761m elevation.
Day 3 - Townsville to Magnetic Island
Sunday, 01 June 2025. 54km, 1,054m elevation.
Day 4 - Magnetic Island to Ingham
Monday, 02 June 2025. 'Journey' 130km (bus uplift to finish) 'Classic' 164km, 1,726m elevation. 'Challenge' 187km, 2,036m elevation.
Riders finish at TYTO Parklands, Ingham around 3pm.
Day 5 - Ingham to Mission Beach
Tuesday, 03 June 2025. 'Journey' 140km (bus uplift to finish) 'Classic/Challenge' 167km, 717m elevation. Riders have breakfast in the jetty and boat ramp area in Dungness, Lucinda, from 6am-9am including riders departure.
Day 6 - Mission Beach to Cairns
Wednesday, 04 June 2025. 'Journey' 130km (bus uplift to finish) 'Classic' 164km, 959m elevation. 'Challenge' 187km, 2,036m elevation.
Day 7 - Cairns to Atherton
Thursday, 05 June 2025. 97km, 1,429m elevation.
Day 8 - Atherton to Port Douglas
Friday, 06 June 2025. 137km, 636m elevation.
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