Victoria's View | 13 January 2026

Hiya Hinchinbrook Shire,

We were all bracing for a soggy weekend here in Hinchinbrook, expecting heavy rain and maybe even floods as the (now) ex-tropical cyclone Koji moved through. But, as it turned out, Mother Nature had other plans! Instead of the anticipated deluge, we were treated to a gorgeous, sunny day with clear blue skies.

While the storm — full of tree-tearing winds and torrential rain — took a detour down the coast to make a splash in the Burdekin, Whitsundays, and Mackay, giving my fellow journalists there plenty to write about, we here in Ingham and the surrounds enjoyed a peaceful, bright start to the weekend, with just the occasional shower here and there.

I had one of the most relaxing Sundays I can remember, spending most of it enjoying the warm summer weather and a good, thick book. Sometimes you just have to let go for a bit and listen to the cicadas, sip some tea, and take a walk along the beach.

A reminder that even when the weather has big plans, sometimes it skips over just enough to let us enjoy the sunshine.

Victoria

Fun Fact: I read over 300 pages of my 900 page book on Sunday! I was so engrossed in the story that by the time I finished, the sun was setting.