Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyTucked into the lush fringes of Ingham’s wetlands is the Boonyee Rushgin Training Café. Known locally as the Tyto Café, it’s a vibrant community hub offering picturesque wetland views, delicious food, and a strong community spirit. Open Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm for morning tea and lunch, and Sundays from 9 am to 12:30 pm for a continental-style buffet breakfast, it’s the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy flavours from near and far.
Run by CEO Marg Oxley and Head Chef Ingolf Mueller, the café also serves as a training venue for emerging hospitality workers, providing hands-on experience in a real-world environment. The menu is ever-changing; think hearty mains, delicate pastries, and a hotel-style Sunday breakfast with both hot and cold options ($25 per adult), along with a soon-to-launch ‘Around the World’ dinner series, starting with Morocco.
Beyond the table, the café plays a quiet but vital role in the community. Today, frozen meals are prepared onsite and stocked at the Forrest Beach Spar for purchase and during the February 2025 floods, the café became a community lifeline, serving three meals a day over nearly two weeks to locals and flood responders. The team offered more than food as they created a space for connection, support, and healing.
Take the time to slow down and appreciate this local gem. Enjoy a meal on the deck while you take in the sights and sounds of the local birdlife. The Tyto Café team is here to serve only the best, made with the immense love they hold for their community. Drop by and experience it for yourself.
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