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 storyThe Ingham Lions Club is now accepting nominations for this year’s Sportstar of the Year Awards, to be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at the RSL Ingham.
These prestigious awards have a proud history, with the first ceremony held in 1977. Forty-eight years on, the tradition continues, and this year’s winners will go on to represent the Hinchinbrook Shire at the NQ Sports Foundation – NQ Sportstar Awards in Townsville on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
To be eligible, nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local organisation, with achievements in their chosen sport between 1 September 2024 and the nomination closing date.
Award categories include:
Senior Sportstar of the Year
Junior Sportstar of the Year
Masters Sportstar of the Year
Para-athlete Sportstar of the Year
Team of the Year
Recognition of Service Award – for a volunteer who has gone above and beyond for sport in our district across many years of service.
The Ingham Lions Club sincerely thanks Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Wilmar, Townsville Lime and Gypsum, and Hip Pocket Workwear and Safety Ingham for their support.
Anyone can submit a nomination. If you know an athlete or volunteer worthy of recognition, please don’t hesitate to nominate them.
Nominations close Monday, 25 August 2025. Winners will be announced at the awards night on Tuesday, 2 September.
Nomination forms are available by emailing inghamlionssportstarawards@gmail.com or contacting Sharon on 0402 902 887.
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