The Herbert River Orchid and Allied Plant Society’s annual Spring Show dazzled plant enthusiasts over two vibrant days, 19–20 September. Drawing visitors from near and far — including as far as Brisbane — the event transformed Ingham into a tropical paradise of colour, creativity, and community spirit. Officially opened by Mayor Ramon Jayo, the show was praised as a shining example of grassroots passion bringing people together. Spectacular orchid displays, expert growers, and heartfelt
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Singapore Airlines has ushered in a new era of comfort and connectivity for Far North Queensland with its upgraded Cairns–Singapore service, operating four times weekly on the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900. The A350 offers a premium experience, featuring lie-flat Business Class seats, in-flight connectivity, elevated dining, and generous storage space. But the real game-changer lies in the connections. Flights are timed to integrate smoothly with Singapore Airlines’ extensive global n
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The countdown to the 2025 Maraka Festival has begun, and time is running out to register as an entrant for the Maraka Queen and Princess competitions! This year is the 65th Maraka Festival, with the Parade theme Music Thru the Ages, promises an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to show your pride in our wonderful district. We encourage those considering entering to take the step and represent their individual spirit and creativity. If you have an interest in being crowned as our
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The recent flood is still very much on our minds as it wreaked so much loss and trauma. Residents still talk of past floods and compare flood heights each time a flood event occurs. There is now unlikely to be anybody alive who experienced the worst flood on record, the 1927 flood. poet Dan Sheahan wrote of that flood that the Herbert River: “poured over the countryside like a drunken demon … bringing death and destruction in its wake.” When a cyclone crossed the coast north of Cairns on Februa
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I had to nip down to Airlie Beach last Friday to say farewell to two of the company's lovliest ladies. Taking a Sundowner cruise felt symbolic as the sun set on their final days with Life Publishing. Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper's will definitely miss you both, and we all wish you well on your next steps and new journeys, Crissy and Amanda!
Locally, I attended the Orchid and Foliage show at Conroy Hall, and I must say, we have some extremely talented green thumbs in Hinchinbrook. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the hybridisation of bromeliads and the planting and nurturing techniques of African violets. The tropical foliage displays were so lush and the orchids were breathtaking. With so many kinds of plants on display and for sale, it was so hard to pick a favourite. You had to stop every few steps to admire something new.
On another note, I'm still on the lookout for sponsors to support me as a Maraka Queen entrant. If you're interested in being a sponsor, please reach out. Shout-out to Ingham Agencies, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Information, and Solar Hair for their support.
Victoria
Fun Fact: Orchids are found naturally growing on all continents but Antarctica. The Orchidaceae family has been confirmed to have existed as far back as the Late Cretaceous period from an amber fossil dated 56 million years ago, with genetic sequencing indicating their overall biogeography and phylogenetic patterns trace back roughly 100 million years. This means that even dinosaurs could stop and smell the orchids.
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