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Tuesday 5 May Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Tully & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting, 5:30pm, Tully Support Centre, Tully Wednesday 6 May Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Thursday 7 May Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Tully & District Chamber of Commerce Late Night Shopping Event, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Butler Street, Tully DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish Friday 8 May Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell Saturday 9 May Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Sunday 10 May Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Mother’s Day Lunch, 10am, Brothers Leagues Club Bistro, Innisfail Chasing the Light Jet’s Memorial Poker Fundraiser, 12pm, BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park, Kurrimine Beach Monday 11 May St Rita’s School Senior Showcase Day, 11am-12pm, St Rita’s Hub Area, Babinda Tuesday 12 May Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Wednesday 13 May Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach Thursday 14 May Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Friday 15 May Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail Saturday 16 May Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail Sunday 17 May Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail Italian Long Lunch, 11am, BIG4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park, Kurrimine Beach Monday 18 May Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach Tuesday 19 May Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Wednesday 20 May Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event, 7:30pm-10pm, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail Thursday 21 May Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Saturday 23 May Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully Crystal & Wellbeing Market, Saturday and Sunday, time TBA, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish Tuesday 26 May Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Wednesday 27 May Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach Thursday 28 May Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Saturday 30 May Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank Dinner at Nonnas, 7:30pm, Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail, Innisfail Tuesday 2 June Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Wednesday 3 June Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Thursday 4 June Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Saturday 6 June Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank Sunday 7 June Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach Tuesday 9 June Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Wednesday 10 June Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach Thursday 11 June Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Race day style is getting a bold refresh this season, with I Love Boutique encouraging fashion lovers to rethink tradition and let their accessories do the talking. Forget the fascinator as the default statement and opt instead for pieces that spark conversation and showcase personality. From delicately beaded bags to handcrafted clutches, these accessories are designed to stand out. Each piece brings a unique touch, combining craftsmanship with vibrant colour to elevate any outfit. Sparkling headbands offer a modern alternative to classic racewear, adding polish without overpowering your look. This year is all about confidence. Bright, eye-catching colours are taking centre stage, with bold accessories used to accentuate and enhance rather than simply match. Whether it is a striking necklace, layered bangles, or standout earrings, these finishing touches help tell the story of your outfit and bring the entire look together. The beauty of statement accessories is their versatility. A simple dress can be completely transformed with the right bag or jewellery, allowing you to create a look that feels both effortless and distinctive. It is style with intention, where every detail plays a role. At I Love Boutique, the focus is on fun, individuality, and pieces that leave a lasting impression. This race day, step away from the expected and embrace accessories that turn heads, start conversations, and make your outfit truly your own. Caption: Accessorise boldly and be authentically, fashionably you their Race Day. Photo credit: I Love Boutique
When it comes to race day fashion, style does not have to come at the expense of comfort. In North Queensland’s warm climate, the key is finding pieces that look sharp while keeping you cool and relaxed from the first race to the last. This season, bold prints are making a strong statement, and shirts like those available at Menz in Ingham are leading the way. Featuring vibrant, multi-coloured paisley designs, these button-front shirts offer a standout look that is both eye-catching and easy to wear. They strike the perfect balance between polished and relaxed, making them ideal for a day trackside. Lightweight fabrics are essential for long days in the sun, and these shirts deliver breathable comfort without compromising on style. The vintage-inspired paisley print adds personality, while the tailored cut keeps the overall look refined. Paired with chinos or dress shorts and smart footwear, the result is a race-ready outfit that feels as good as it looks. Versatility is another key advantage. These shirts transition seamlessly from daytime races to evening celebrations, allowing you to dress them up or down depending on the occasion. Roll the sleeves for a more casual feel or keep it crisp for a sharper finish. Race day is all about enjoying the atmosphere, and the right outfit should help you do just that. With bold style, lightweight comfort, and effortless class, a statement shirt is the perfect way to stand out while staying comfortable all day long.
This Mother’s Day, it is the simple, meaningful moments that matter most, and Mick’s Break Kitchen has just the thing to help you create them. New in store are the beautiful Pottery For The Planet teapot and belly mug sets, arriving just in time to make the perfect gift. These handcrafted ceramic pieces are as practical as they are eye-catching, designed to keep drinks warm while offering a comforting, huggable feeling in your hands. Thoughtfully made and built to last, they reflect a commitment to sustainability and quality, making every cup feel a little more special. Whether it is a morning coffee, an afternoon tea, or a cosy hot chocolate, these mugs are made for slowing down and enjoying the moment. Pair them with a beverage made using Madame Tiger Barista Nut Milk, a dairy-free, plant-based option that delivers a creamy finish while staying kind to the planet. For those looking to add an extra touch, Mick’s Break Kitchen also offers a range of sweet treats and bakery favourites, perfect for creating a complete gift. From a quick coffee on the go to a relaxed sit-down break, it is a chance to treat Mum to something both thoughtful and delicious. This Mother’s Day, give a gift that is equal parts practical, beautiful, and sustainable, and one that Mum can enjoy long after the day has passed. Caption: Enjoy a planet-friendly Mother's Day treat at Micks Bread Kitchen
Shade, but make it historic. Halifax’s Row of Street Trees on Macrossan Street — mostly mango trees planted around 1885 — is Queensland Heritage-listed for its cultural significance. What started as practical heat relief evolved into a leafy community lounge room.
For generations, these trees shaded shopfronts, schoolkids and neighbours swapping stories in the afternoon cool. Today, they still frame the town beautifully, with classic buildings and the Herbert River Museum nearby, tying together sugar, settlement and everyday life.
It’s proof that some of the best planning decisions ripen over time. Stroll beneath the canopy, snap the symmetry, and remember: good ideas, like good mangoes, age beautifully. Stroll it: hinchinbrookway.com.au
In December 2025, the Ingham Junior Theatre players acted out a Christmas skit full of naughty elves hiding cookies from a no-nonsense detective. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
The Ingham Theatre Group is delighted to announce the return of its Juniors program, kicking off on Saturday, 9 May, offering young people across the Hinchinbrook region the chance to explore theatre in a fun, supportive environment.
Open to participants aged 9 to 13, the program will cover a range of theatrical skills including performance, improvisation, and creative development, with script writing introduced as one of the many ways participants can bring their ideas to life on stage. Designed to build confidence, teamwork, and creativity, the sessions provide a welcoming space for young people of all experience levels. The program is free to attend (excluding the standard membership fee).
Junior Theatre Director and teacher Kimberley Veltmeyer said the program is about giving young people the opportunity to explore every aspect of theatre.
“This program is about helping young people find their voice, whether that’s through acting, creating, or writing. Script writing is just one of the many ways they can express themselves and be part of something special.”
The Juniors program will run weekly, with participants working towards future performance opportunities as part of the Ingham Theatre Group’s community productions.
To register, please email secretary@inghamtheatregroup.org.au.
For more information, please contact Ingham Theatre Group via their social media channels or website.
Crushers mid game. Photo supplied
The Herbert River Crushers travelled to Townsville on Sunday and came up against Centrals who were too strong in all 3 grades.
The Centrals Tigers side were up 34 - nil with 20 minutes to go in the match before Herbert River got on the board.
Utility player Kynan Purdy, winger Bailey Skipper and backrower William Trethaway scored tries while captain & five eighth Dylan Gaggiano kicked 2 goals to give the Crushers a glimmer of hope, but the Tigers scored 2 more tries, one of which was converted to hand the Crushers their first A-Grade loss of the season.
In Reserve Grade Centrals had gotten out to lead 12 nil before the Crushers scored either side of halftime with front rower Matty Chiesa pushed 2 defenders off to score first. With winger Riley Dickson's conversion, the Crushers went into the break 12 - 6 down.
Soon after halftime halfback Keith Kyle stepped through the defence and the Crushers had a glimmer of hope to be down 12 - 10. Unfortunately for the Crushers Centrals scored 3 more tries to runaway with the game 28 - 10.
Under 19s coach Annan Whittington advised the team started well and were in the grind for the opening 10 minutes but could not keep the intensity up for the entire half, centre Evandah Bann crossed just before half time and after halfback Hezekiah Nona converted it left them 18-6 down.
Injury and an inability to stay engaged mentally for the 2nd half, meant Centrals ran away with the result 32 - 6. Whittington challenged the team in the dressing sheds at full time to get their preparation right and quickly adjust to the intensity of senior rugby league before playing competition leaders, Brothers in a fortnight. Multiple St Teresa’s College boys should be available for selection for that match, which should be some very welcome players to bolster their backline.
Nona was named Players Player while hooker Aiden Stedman, centre Marsat Newman, five eighth Riley Morris and fullback Mitch Maher were all outstanding in defeat.
There are no games next weekend. The Crushers next play Brothers in Townsville on Sunday, 10th May.
Contributed with thanks by Peter Reitano.
1st place N Mancuso, T Rhodes, S Pizzi & T Garate
Wednesday afternoon saw our 3 clubs combine to play our Goodwill Afternoon sponsored by Alison Rutherford and family. Great afternoon, good company and fun bowling.
Round 1.
G.Ketlerer, M.Spano, A.Fudriga. J.Piotto 18 v B.Bell, G.Bison, J.Casanovas, R.Peterson 8.
V.Raiteri, D.Tomba, L.DiBella, S.Ryan 12 v Dennis Bell, J.Leach, M.Moore, S.Cotton 4.
A.Burns, C.Hewitt, K.Rotondo, P.Menagon, 12 v Dot Bull, J.Holmes, N.Evans, T.Thomson 7.
N.Mancuso, T.Rhodes, S.Pizzi, T.Garate 9 v C.Seymour, T.Mawson, A.DiBella, M.May 4.
J.Bell, C.Pizzi, A.Johnson, L.Melvin 11 v P.Poggio, B.Eddleston, J.Fenoglio, E.Piotto 8
I.Byrns. J.Eddleston, K.Wegert 8 v N.Mammerella, G.Byrns, R.Basaglia 7.
J.Johnson, J.Leonardi, J.Craven M.Owen, 9 v G.Wright, S.Scott, A.Wegert, A.Bison 4.
Round 2 skips only.
M.May 20 v R.Basaglia 7.
S.Cotton 13 v M.Owen 2.
T.Thomson 10 v J.Piotto 9.
A.Bison 7 v S.Ryan 5.
R.Peterson 10 v P.Menagon 9.
T.Garate 12 E.Piotto 5.
K.Wegert 11 v L.Melvin 4.
Winners of the day were N.Mancuso T.Rhodes, S.Pizzi, T.Garate 2 Wins + 21.
Runners up I.Byrns, J.Eddleston, K.Wegert 2 Wins +19.
Contributed with thanks by Sandy and John & Elsa Piotto
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Ingham was a hub of excitement and creativity recently, hosting both the Great Moscow Circus at the showgrounds and the opening of Artist Books of FNQ at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
The Great Moscow Circus brought high-energy entertainment under the big top, delivering a show packed with skill, strength, danger, and comedy. From breathtaking feats to light-hearted moments, the performance kept audiences clapping, laughing, and on the edge of their seats. With plenty of crowd interaction, the circus created a lively atmosphere that thrilled attendees from start to finish.
Meanwhile, inside the gallery, the opening of Artist Books of FNQ offered a more reflective but equally engaging experience. Led by Dr Valerie Keenan and featuring artists from the Tully Arts and Cultural Precinct, the exhibition explores storytelling through handmade artist books inspired by the region’s sugar industry. The works combine structure, imagery, and materials to share personal and meaningful stories tied to North Queensland’s identity.
Hinchinbrook Shire Councillor Donna Marbelli and Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa, acknowledged the contributions of Dr Valerie Keenan and Dr Anneke Silver, recognising their ongoing role in supporting and strengthening the region’s arts community.
Gallery exhibition on display until 4:00pm Saturday 23 May 2026.
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Friday 8 May
Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell
Saturday 9 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 10 May
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Tuesday 12 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 13 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 14 May
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 15 May
Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Saturday 16 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Sunday 17 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Monday 18 May
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 19 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 20 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event, 7:30pm-10pm, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail
Thursday 21 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 23 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Crystal & Wellbeing Market, Saturday and Sunday, time TBA, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 26 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 27 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 28 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 30 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tuesday 2 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 3 June
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 4 June
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 6 June
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 7 June
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 9 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 10 June
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 11 June
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 29 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 1 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 2 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Class of ‘86 - 40 Year Reunion Ingham State High School, 5:30pm, Station Hotel, Ingham
Sunday 3 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 6 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Friday 8 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 13 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 14 May
QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting, 9:00am, QCWA Hall Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Morning Melodies: The Great Piano Showman featuring Glenn Amer, 10am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am–12pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm–3pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 15 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-5pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 16 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-4:30pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 17 May
Lucinda Markets, 7am –11am, Borello Park, Lucinda
Monday 18 May
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 19 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 20 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 21 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9am–12pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 22 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Tea and Trivia, 9:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Saturday 23 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Halifax CWA Hoy & Cent Sale, 1:30pm, CWA Hall, Halifax
Morning Melodies: The Blues Brothers and Aretha, 2pm-4pm, JL Kelly Theatre, Ingham
Sunday 24 May
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Blues Brothers Tribute Show, 2pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Tuesday 26 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 27 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 28 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 29 May
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Liminal Shift – About Time” by Ingham Art Action Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 30 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day, 9am, TYTO Parklands, Ingham
Sunday 31 May
Tuesday 2 June
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Reef days don’t always need epic logistics. Around Orpheus and Pelorus Islands, clearly marked public moorings and reef protection zones make access refreshingly straightforward. Download the official maps, choose a calm day with good visibility, and you’refloating over fringing coral just metres from shore.
Shallow bommies reward slow movement and curious eyes, while sandy patches are perfect for low-key picnics between snorkel sessions. It’s reef day minimalism: fewer moving parts, maximum colour.
Respect zoning rules, avoid anchoring on coral, and take only photos. These reefs thrive because people do the right thing, and the payoff is crystal-clear water, abundant fish and that quiet awe that hits when you realise how close paradise can be.
Check out the reef day basics: hinchinbrookway.com.au
Lorraine’s visual and textile art is on display at Jezzine Art Gallery, Townsville & TYTO Ingham. Photo supplied
Lorraine Lowe’s passion for exploring visual and textile art in all its forms has flourished for nearly three decades and shows no sign of slowing down.
“Textiles have been my foundation for over 27 years, and everything I do still grows from that language of texture, layering, and design,” she explained.
“I hope people feel uplifted—joy, excitement, and a sense of wonder when they see my pieces. I want the colour and texture to draw them in, and for the work to spark memories of places they’ve been or inspire new ones they want to experience.”
Throughout her time as an artist, Lorraine has found deep enjoyment and fulfilment in exploring patternmaking in its many forms, creating striking works that have been exhibited across North Queensland, including locally at TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
“In quilting, I was essentially “painting” with fabric—building shadows, highlights, and contrast through carefully selected materials. I even use the sewing machine like a drawing tool, moving freely to create line and form,” she said.
“That approach naturally extends into my other mediums. My paintings often incorporate stitched or sculptural elements, and my installations bring together texture, interaction, and storytelling. Whether I’m working with fabric, paint, or found objects, I’m always thinking about how materials can create depth, contrast, and emotion. Each medium doesn’t sit separately—they inform and expand one another.”
With a love for mixing her own paints and creating pieces that evoke emotion and spark curiosity, Lorraine has developed a passion for exploring the relationship between colour palettes and texture.
“Colour and texture are at the heart of everything I create. I’m drawn to work that feels tactile—even in painting, if it can’t be physically touched, I want it to be experienced visually,” she explained.
“I love unexpected combinations and contrasts—warm against cool, light against dark, smooth against textured. Layering is key. I build depth and energy through these contrasts until the work feels balanced but still alive with movement and surprise.”
In Ms Lowe’s most recent exhibition at TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Travelogue: Bucket Lists and Memories, she created each piece with the intention of taking admirers on a personal journey.
“I wanted to tap into shared human experiences of travel and memory. The works reference iconic places like Venice, Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Wall of China, but the real story is personal,” she enthused.
“I hope viewers are reminded of their own journeys—places they’ve been, moments they’ve felt, and even the trips they still dream of taking. It’s about sparking excitement, nostalgia, and the desire to create new memories.”
Lorraine’s current focus lies in painting, drawing and sculpture as she continues to explore the visual arts, constantly finding new ways to create work that tells a story.
“What drives me now is curiosity and possibility. I’m excited to keep evolving—entering exhibitions, developing new bodies of work, and eventually bringing everything full circle by designing my own fabric ranges informed by my painting practice.”
Lorraine’s talents are exhibited at Jezzine Art Gallery in Townsville and TYTO Regional Art Gallery in Ingham, and with her passion continuing to grow each day, she looks forward to creating fabric and textile collections for patchwork and other purposes and hopes to one day license her artwork for surface design.
Crushers team chat. Photo supplied
Green Sports box: Rugby League
The Herbert River Crushers Rugby League travelled to Charters Towers on Saturday and came away with an eventual big win in A-Grade, while the Reserve Grade lost a close game.
The A-Grade match was a see-sawing affair. Charters Towers had scored first before halfback Lachlan Erba grubbered through to score. Captain, and five eighth Dylan Gaggiano, converted to give the Crushers the lead.
Charters Towers then scored 2 converted tries before Crushers Player Legend Mitch "Bulldog" Seri crashed through carrying a couple of defenders to score under the posts. With Gaggiano converting, the Miners went to the halftime break 16 - 12 up.
Soon after halftime debutant Kynan Purdy made a break downfield before the ball was spun wide with centre Tom Whiting crossing to level the scores.
The Miners crossed again before the Crushers replied with Whiting's second try, and with Gaggiano's conversion the Crushers hit the lead. The Miners hit back soon after with an unconverted try to take the lead by 2.
The Crushers then hit back with a grubber and slick change of hands before Gaggiano crossed under the posts and converted to take the lead by 4.
Lock Matty Spina then crossed to score with Gaggiano, crossing for his second and with his conversion, the Crushers led by 10
The Crushers were then awarded 2 penalties that Gaggiano kicked to give the Crushers an unassailable 14 lead, and they closed out the match winning 38 - 24.
In the Reserve Grade game, the Miners had skipped out to lead 8 - 0 before the Crushers jumped into gear.
Firstly, centre Jerramaine Neane outjumped the Towers defenders to score in the corner before five-eight Tremayne Priestley stepped a number of players to run 40 metres to score.
With the conversion by half back Hezikiah Nona the Crushers went into halftime up 10 - 8.
Charters Towers scored 2 quick tries after halftime with the rest of the half being a hard fought affair before Priestley crossed for his second try with a minute to go, and with Nona's conversion the Crushers not being able to get out of their half before the hooter sounded it, left the final score at 18 - 16 to the Miners.
The Crushers next travel to Townsville on Sunday to play Centrals.
(Contributed with thanks by Peter Reitano)
Under the legendary banner of THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS death-defying acts from around the globe are being presented throughout Queensland in 2026. These carefully chosen superstars have come together for the first time in a brand-new show performing right here in Hinchinbrook.
This season the Great Moscow Circus comprises of superstar international acts from Argentina, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Germany, Brazil, Columbia, New Zealand and Australia. Our new EXTREME show features some of Australia's top BMX riders, exciting Trampoline, AWARD WINNING performers such as our Hand 2 Hand act from Uzbekistan and our TALENTED Juggling extraordinaire.
Alongside the world's BEST and YOUNGEST dare devil motorcycle Cage Rider. Our clown has been revered as 'the funniest and most energetic' leaving audiences roaring in laughter. The Wire and electrifying high tricks on the Trampoline heighten the EXTREME theme, leaving audiences gasping in shock. Several extraordinary aerial acts and a mind-blowing trapeze act tote amazing technicolour lighting and superb costuming to thrill the crowd.
Standing ovations have ricocheted throughout the Big Top of the ALL-NEW international extreme Circus across all states of Australia.
Touring for the first time in 6 years throughout the state of Queensland. Do not be confused – other circuses come and go – but there is only one GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS. This year provides the most extreme, wild, professional superstar acts!
(The Great Moscow Circus first visited Australia in 1965 under the auspices of the Edgley Organisation and has continued every three to five years in Australia and New Zealand ever since. When the Soviet Union collapsed in December 1991, the famous Edgley family purchased (Trademarks) on the ownership of the name. These trademarks are currently owned by the Weber Circus Family, Australian owners and have no association or affiliation whatsoever with the government of Russia. The Great Moscow Circus has had an extremely strong brand name built in Australia and New Zealand since the 1960s with over 7 million attending our different seasons.)
Tuesday 21 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 22 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 23 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 24 April
Colour & Clay Over Time Art Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 25 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Friday 8 May
Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell
Saturday 9 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 10 May
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Tuesday 12 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 13 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 14 May
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 15 May
Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Saturday 16 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Sunday 17 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Monday 18 May
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 19 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 20 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event, 7:30pm-10pm, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail
Thursday 21 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 23 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Crystal & Wellbeing Market, Saturday and Sunday, time TBA, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 26 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 27 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 28 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 30 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tuesday 2 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 3 June
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 4 June
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Tuesday 21 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Canegrowers Herbert River, 11-13 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 24 April
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Artist Books of FNQ” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 25 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 26 April
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 29 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 1 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 2 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Class of ‘86 - 40 Year Reunion Ingham State High School, 5:30pm, Station Hotel, Ingham
Sunday 3 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 6 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Friday 8 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 13 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 14 May
QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting, 9:00am, QCWA Hall Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Morning Melodies: The Great Piano Showman featuring Glenn Amer, 10am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am–12pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm–3pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 15 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-5pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 16 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-4:30pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 17 May
Lucinda Markets, 7am –11am, Borello Park, Lucinda
Monday 18 May
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 19 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 20 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 21 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9am–12pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 22 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Tea and Trivia, 9:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Saturday 23 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Morning Melodies: The Blues Brothers and Aretha, 2pm-4pm, JL Kelly Theatre, Ingham
Sunday 24 May
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Blues Brothers Tribute Show, 2pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Tuesday 26 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 27 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 28 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 29 May
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Liminal Shift – About Time” by Ingham Art Action Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 30 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day, 9am, TYTO Parklands, Ingham
Sunday 31 May
Tuesday 2 June
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Year 7 students at Ingham State High School have showcased their artistic talents in a vibrant display of creativity, presenting their completed papier mâché animal sculptures during a whole-school assembly held in the final week of Term 1.
The sculptures represent the culmination of a term-long Visual Arts unit, during which students completed their research into their animal including habitat, before finally creating a design sketch and constructing and painting their papier mâché’ sculpture.
Students drew inspiration from renowned First Nations artist Craig Koomeeta, exploring cultural motifs and visual storytelling and then incorporating these influences into their own unique creations.
The finished pieces are a fantastic showcase of the skills and techniques they have developed throughout the term, highlighting the importance of arts education in fostering confidence and self-expression!
Gilroy Santa Maria Collage has many sporting opportunities that can take students to regional, state and the national stage. Photo supplied
Since 1949 Gilroy Santa Maria College has had a proud Sporting and Extra-Curricular focus, with generations of Hinchinbrook locals proudly representing the college and for some, carving out successful careers which closely related to the opportunities they had while at GSMC.
The moment a student walks through the gates of Gilroy Santa Maria College as a Year 7 student, it is evident that the school goes far beyond the classroom, with extracurricular STEM and Sporting Programs that rival the offerings of big city schools.
The STEM program led by experienced Academic Leader, Belinda Strong grants students the opportunity to take part in the annual Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), Future Fuels Innovation Challenge and much more. In late 2025, the GSMC “Velocity Raptors” qualified for the World Titles in Germany after winning the North Queensland titles, an outstanding achievement for a regional school.
On the sporting field, Gilroy Santa Maria College are the leaders across the region for offering multiple sporting opportunities that can take students to regional, state and the national stage for their chosen sport. Experienced Sports Coordinator Annan Whittington oversees the GSMC Sporting Program and works with highly experienced coaches to ensure the students of the college have the opportunity to compete at the QISSRL Confraternity Carnival (annual statewide rugby league tour), Blackhawks Schoolboy Trophy (regional school rugby league season), QISSN Carnival (annual statewide netball tour), Vicki Wilson Cup and Marbelli Cup (netball), Football Queensland Futsal Championships (state/national finals pathway), Queensland Cricket T20 Championships and the North Queensland All Schools Touch Carnival.
The inaugural ‘Beyond the Books’ 50/50 raffle has begun and will run across Term 2 to support GSMC’s major extra-curricular sporting and STEM opportunities.
Excitingly, the student/family that sells the most tickets will score themselves a $500 travel voucher from NQ Travel and Cruise. Links to supporting GSMC’s Beyond the Books 50/50 raffle can be found on the GSMC social media accounts.
Prep having lots of circus fun! Photos supplied
Our Prep students have had an exciting and joy-filled term as they stepped right up into the world of the circus!
Students enthusiastically took on a variety of circus roles, including clowns, acrobats, lions, elephants, horses, tightrope walkers, motorbike riders, and strong girls and boys building their confidence, gross motor skills, and creativity along the way.
As part of their learning, students also enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Ingham Gymnastics, where they further developed their coordination, balance, and strength in a fun and supportive environment. This experience beautifully complemented their circus learning and was a highlight for many students.
A big thank you to Helen from the Ingham Gymnastics Club for generously giving her time to teach and support our Prep students, as well as allowing us to use the gymnasium.
We would also like to extend our thanks to Mr Freeman and Year 11 Sport and Recreation students from Gilroy Santa Maria College for working with small groups and teaching core gross motor skills. It was fantastic to see your confidence and enthusiasm for supporting younger students to stay active!
The highlight of the term was watching our young performers showcase their talents, bringing smiles and laughter to their families and Year 6 buddies. Their enthusiasm, imagination, and willingness to give things a go made the Prep Circus a truly memorable experience.
We are so proud of our Prep students and the confidence they are building as they begin their learning journey at school!
A massive thank you to our Ringmasters Mrs Roberts, Mrs Kemp, Mrs I, Mrs Sheahan, Miss Kassie, and Miss Katie who worked together to bring these wonderful ideas to life.
The inaugural Next Gen Cane Forum has wrapped up after two energetic days across the Herbert and Burdekin regions, bringing growers and industry together to explore the future of cane farming.
Day one in Ingham delivered a strong turnout, with participants engaging in discussions around innovation, productivity and sustainability. The program featured cutting-edge technology including drones, the use of AI in agriculture, GPS tractor technologies, alongside valuable networking opportunities.
The forum then moved to the Burdekin for day two, with a start at the Burdekin Theatre. Attendees experienced live demonstrations at Mulgowie Farms, showcasing automated machinery and irrigation in real paddock conditions, before touring the iconic Burdekin Rum Distillery.
The event concluded with a forum dinner at the Queens Hotel, rounding out a packed program of learning and connection.
Organised by Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables and Aglantis, the forum highlighted emerging technologies, funding opportunities and the importance of collaboration across the industry.
With strong attendance and plenty of ideas shared, organisers say the success of the first Next Gen Cane Forum has set a solid foundation for future events.
Principal Rod Flood with Hinchinbrook House Captains (L-R) Amelia Vella, Noah Kopeshke and Chloe Kopeshke. Photo supplied
Hinchinbrook House emerged victorious at the 2026 Ingham State High School Interhouse Swimming Carnival, securing a clean sweep of trophies in a commanding display of skill, teamwork, and house spirit.
The annual carnival brought together students from across all sporting houses for a day of competitive swimming and enthusiastic participation. Hinchinbrook’s consistent performance across all events saw them finish well ahead on the overall points tally at the end of the day.
Students are to be commended for their exemplary sportsmanship and positive conduct throughout the day, contributing to an inclusive and spirited atmosphere. The carnival highlighted both individual excellence and strong team commitment across all year levels.
Particular recognition is extended to this year’s Age Champions, whose outstanding performances in their respective divisions set a high standard of competition. Their achievements reflect dedication, perseverance, and athletic ability.
The school extends its appreciation to the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre for hosting the event, and to the many community volunteers whose support contributed significantly to the day.
Final Aggregate Points:
Hinchinbrook – 1397
Fantome – 1004
Palm – 809
Orpheus – 537
Leading figures in the Herbert cane industry have been recognised for their outstanding contributions, with a series of prestigious awards presented during the Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd (HCPSL) Herbert Walk & Talk Day held last week.
The annual event brought growers, industry representatives and stakeholders together to share knowledge, celebrate innovation and acknowledge excellence across the sector.
Among the top honours, Robert Lyon was named Grower of the Year, with the award sponsored by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables. Dan Giorcelli received the Young Grower of the Year award, sponsored by Herbert River Canegrowers, recognising emerging talent and leadership within the industry.
The Mangrove Jack Award, sponsored by Landcare Herbert River Catchment Group, was presented to Ian Kemp, while Nicole Chiesa took out the Harvesting Efficiency Award, sponsored by Sugar Research Australia.
Innovation in the industry was also celebrated, with Mark and Toni Zatta receiving the Innovation Award, sponsored by Rabobank. Angelo Rivellini was recognised for his contributions to research and development, receiving the R&D On-Farm Co-Operation Award, sponsored by Queensland Sugar Limited.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Peter Larsen, acknowledging his long-standing dedication and significant impact on the Herbert cane industry.
The awards formed a key part of the Walk & Talk Day, reinforcing the importance of collaboration, innovation and community within one of the region’s most vital industries.
Yanks Jetty looks postcard-perfect but it’s hiding a plot twist. During World War II, this Orpheus Island site hosted a degaussing station, where Allied ships (including U.S. Navy vessels) were demagnetised to reduce the risk of triggering magnetic mines.
Today, the jetty features a pontoon and ladder that makes snorkelling access easy, with coral, fish and clear water just a giant stride away. Before visiting, download the current mooring maps and note no-anchoring and no-fishing zones near the structure. Protection keeps this place pristine.
Pack sun protection, water and your best “how is this real?” face. Few swim spots let you float above reef while drifting through wartime history. Plan it: hinchinbrookway.com.au
Members often travel to meet with other groups and see other orchid displays. Photo supplied
The Herbert River Orchid and Allied Plant Society Inc. has been quietly cultivating not just beautiful plants, but lasting friendships and a strong sense of community in the Hinchinbrook Shire for just over half a century.
A collective of local orchid enthusiasts came together on 16 August 1974 to establish a space where people could share knowledge, experiences and a love for growing orchids and foliage plants. Countless lifelong friendships were formed, and still, to this day, continue to flourish, with four founding members: Ron and Gloria Hilder, Harold Cooper and Delia Hobden still actively involved in the society.
Over the decades, the society has built a rich tradition of events, including its long-running field days and annual Spring Show, first held in 1975. Annually, the events continue to remain a highlight on local calendars, regularly attracting more than 200 visitorsfrom across the country and beyond eager to admire vibrant displays and connect with local growers.
In the wider community, the club has left its mark, including its joint venture with Hinchinbrook Shire Council to build the Bicentennial Bush House in Ingham’s Memorial Gardens which has hosted several weddings and continues to attract locals and visitors alike.
Herbert River Orchid and Allied Plant Society Inc. President Bob Jackson has been a dedicated member of the club for more than three decades and still fondly recalls the warmth and welcoming spirit that first drew him in, highlighting it’s the people as much as the plants that make the club so special.
“Our friendships have developed over the years to a lifetime full of memories and friends from Mackay to Mossman and in between,” he said.
“To obtain an orchid seedling and to grow it to producing its first flower is very satisfying – mother nature is very rewarding and has produced some vibrant colours and shapes.”
Beyond its vibrant horticulture focus, the society is deeply community-minded and annually invites residents from local aged care homes to attend the club’s Spring Show free of charge, complete with morning or afternoon tea.
“It’s a little gesture to bring a bit of joy and happiness to those who wish to attend,” he said.
“A special moment while interacting with the aged care staff and the residents is when they say I had an orchid just like that or I had that foliage plant in my garden, and sharing their wonderful memories is special as some of the residents were active members of the society when I first joined.”
With a blossoming future ahead, the club continues to welcome new members and visitors, offering monthly meetings, guest speakers, plant raffles and a relaxed, friendly environment for anyone interested in learning more about orchids and gardening.
Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month at Conroy Hall from 1:30pm onwards, with everyone encouraged to come along, enjoy a cuppa and be part of a group where passion, knowledge and community continue to grow side by side.
George Reginald Martin. Photo source: Family History of the District
Dr Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui
ANZAC Day finds us recalling those in own families who lost their lives in active service or returned home safely but were forever changed either physically or emotionally. Our own poet Dan Sheahan, himself a returned soldier, wrote poignantly of war and of those who went to war.
War is not glorious, and ANZAC Day is not about glorifying it. As Dan wrote in the middle of battle:
I wonder will God end it soon.
Or does He intend for us stabbing
And filling each other with lead –
Until all earth’s women are sobbing
For all earth’s manhood who are dead?
ANZAC Day serves to give an opportunity for those who experienced it in all its awfulness on the front line, and who lived to tell the tale, a day to gather with others who know exactly what they went through. These two poems speak of two men who did return.
When Arthur Casanovas of Elphinstone Pocket volunteered for the Australian Infantry Force (AIF) he was given a send-off at John and Charlotte Woodhall’s home at Long Pocket. Dan presented him with a wallet of notes as a farewell gift on behalf of the residents of the ‘two Pockets’.
Dad wrote a poem recording the “Send off to A.I.F. Volunteer” Arthur Casanovas.
The poem is a moving read, and I will quote stanzas 2 and 4 here:
Alas! that we should part with him
To join in War’s grim test –
Alas! that we should sacrifice
Our bravest and our best.
Let us hope in days to come
When war dogs bark no more –
We’ll welcome back to Elphinstone
The Spanish Toreador …
That hopeful Spanish Toreador did return home and passed away many years later in 1991at the age of 73. He was interred in the RSL division of the New Ingham Cemetery.
Another poem is “The Death of “Digger Martin” (Written in March 1944 on the death of George “Digger” Martin of Long Pocket.) This poem is heartbreaking in its clearly expressed sentiments of loss.
Dan wrote this poem on the death of his friend George Reginald Martin. They had served together in World War I. As he writes in the first and second stanzas of the poem on the passing of George and recalling their homecoming after that war:
Sad and dejected I stand at the bar
Around me are yankies all winning the war –
My heart is not with them my spirits are low
And my thoughts wander back to a day long ago.
As treading the gangway we came off the ship
With joy in our hears to be done with the trip –
In our “Billy Hughes” suits we were glad to be free
And you journeyed along to the north lands with me.
He then goes on to reminisce of their farming days and the good and the bad times including the 1927 flood. He concludes with the memories of the friendship they shared:
Though our battles were hard we had happy times too
In our homes on the ridge where the orange trees grew.
And we’ll saddle the ponies and solitude seek
Where the black bream were biting on Broadwater creek –
And there well away from the world’s mad strife
We’d smoke and we’d talk on the problems of life.
But you’re gone, Digger, gone – all your troubles are o’er
And the shades of Broadwater will know you no more –
May the soft winds of Ingham blow over your rest
In peace and in war, you were one of the best.
Ingham is the town of many nationalities that came from near and far too.
Halifax has historic buildings, museum and library to visit, me and you.
Lucinda has the best fish and chips and hamburgers near the longest jetty by the sea. Cordelia has the river with enormous crocodiles to see.
Helen's Hill is the home of the sugar glider.
Taylors Beach is where the barramundi and crabs grow longer and wider.
Forrest Beach has brave lifesavers to patrol the beach.
Wallaman Falls drops so sheer, the bottom looks out of reach.
Victoria Estate has the largest mill that crushes the sweetest sugar crystals.
Crystal Creek is a great picnic spot, its cold water is as clear as crystal.
Macknade has its mill by the river that in flood time is swiftly flowing.
Abergowrie has the famous college which taught, among others, footballer Matty Bowen.
Ingham has the Australian Italian Festival for family fun.
Bemerside has the Feast of Saint Anthony to pray for everyone.
Bluewater is where families can go swimming for free.
Broadwater Park has camping and walks for recreation and a track to the largest fig tree.
Bambaroo grows the sweetest cane, we hear.
Trebonne was the home of Dan Sheahan who wrote The Pub With No Beer.
Bemerside has the pub with walls that talk, according to Doug Barrie.
Hawkins Creek grows cane the locos to the Macknade Mill carry.
Jourama Falls has an arduous hike over rocks to the falls at the end.
Paluma is worth on the winding road bend after bend.
Mungulla has festivities with delicious hangis cooked underground.
Ripple Creek has the turnoff where interstate caravanners to the beaches are bound.
Hinchinbrook Island and its everglades is just off the mainland.
Palm Island and the reef is where to go fishing with rods and lures or reels in your hand.
Ingham and surrounds is the place to go, so let's let everyone know.
Ingham Theatre Group welcomes new funding that will help bring live theatre to communities across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Photo credit: Bella Drewett Photography and Film
Ingham Theatre Group will soon enter a bright new chapter after receiving a generous grant totalling just over $23,500 from the Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund to purchase portable lighting equipment and staging.
Alan Giles, President of Ingham Theatre Group explained the investment will allow the group to deliver high-quality theatre productions across a variety of venues throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire, rather than being limited to a single performance space.
“This funding allows us to take theatre anywhere it’s needed in our district and this support gives us confidence to keep building and delivering for our community,” said Mr Giles.
“It gives us the flexibility to perform in any venue, regardless of venue’s limitations and for our members, it means more opportunities to perform in a professional environment, but importantly, for the community, it means we can bring theatre directly to them.”
As part of a larger $19.5 million initiative supporting approximately 800 community groups, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund supports not-for-profit community groups to deliver vital community services and activities.
Mr Giles said the funding would significantly broaden opportunities for both members and the wider community, with the ability to stage productions in locations such as Forrest Beach, Halifax and Abergowrie set to strengthen local engagement and participation in the Ingham Theatre Group.
“It’s not just about putting on shows, we’re building community as theatre brings people together in a way that’s unique and that’s something we’re very proud of,” Mr Giles added.
Similarly to several other local organisations, the Ingham Theatre Group has faced a range of challenges in recent times, including flooding impacts, restricted access to venues such as the J.L. Kelly Theatre, and limited infrastructure; making this funding all the more timely.
“Funding like this is critical for regional groups,” Mr Giles said.
“It’s not about equipment, it’s about ensuring that the Ingham Theatre Group can continue to operate, adapt, and keep the arts alive in our community.
We sincerely thank the Queensland Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund for the grant and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for the support that they have given to this application and to live theatre in the district.”
Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club has announced the Kurrimine Classic will not go ahead for 2026. Photo source: Diversworld
The Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club has announced the Kurrimine Classic will not go ahead in 2026, with President Cindy Bogan confirming the decision was made with long-term community priorities in mind.
“As President of the Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club, I wish to advise Members, Supporters, Sponsors and the wider community that the Kurrimine Classic will not be held in 2026,” Ms Bogan said.
“This decision has not been made lightly. The Kurrimine Classic is a highly valued event on our calendar… however, after careful consideration, it has been determined that a pause in 2026 is necessary.”
A key factor behind the decision is the construction of the new boat ramp, which has introduced uncertainty around access, logistics and event planning.
“While this project is an exciting step forward for our region… it is important that the Club acts responsibly in the planning of any major event during this period,” she said.
Beyond infrastructure considerations, the Club has made a conscious decision to dedicate 2026 to strengthening local connections and investing back into the community that has supported the event since 1999.
“For that reason, 2026 will be a year of refocusing on our own backyard… on strengthening community ties, creating opportunities for our younger people, and putting energy back into the place and people who continue to support this Club.”
There is also a renewed focus on grassroots engagement, particularly in educating younger generations around sustainable fishing practices and environmental responsibility.
Ms Bogan acknowledged the many contributors who have shaped the Kurrimine Classic, including long-time sponsorship driver Ian Smith and the event’s extensive network of sponsors, volunteers and committee members.
“This is not about stepping away from what the Classic has meant; it is about ensuring the Club remains responsible, community-minded and forward-focused in the decisions it makes.”
The Club says it remains committed to its members and supporters, with plans for a year centred on community, education and connection.
Hinchinbrook Event Guide
Tuesday 14 April
Youth Week’s Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, 8am-1pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 15 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am-12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Youth Week’s Stand up with Confidence Comedy Workshop, 11:30am-3:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 16 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Sensory Storytime, 10:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 17 April
Australia’s Favourite Sons – Celebrating the Best of Cold Chisel & AC/DC, 7:30pm, Lucinda Hotel
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 18 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 19 April
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Monday 20 April
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 21 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Canegrowers Herbert River, 11-13 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 24 April
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Artist Books of FNQ” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 25 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 26 April
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 29 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 1 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 2 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Class of ‘86 - 40 Year Reunion Ingham State High School, 5:30pm, Station Hotel, Ingham
Sunday 3 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 6 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Friday 8 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 13 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 14 May
QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting, 9:00am, QCWA Hall Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Morning Melodies: The Great Piano Showman featuring Glenn Amer, 10am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am–12pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm–3pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 15 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-5pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 16 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-4:30pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 17 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7am-12pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Monday 18 May
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 19 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 20 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 21 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9am–12pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 22 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Tea and Trivia, 9:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Saturday 23 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Morning Melodies: The Blues Brothers and Aretha, 2pm-4pm, JL Kelly Theatre, Ingham
Sunday 24 May
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Blues Brothers Tribute Show, 2pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Tuesday 26 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 27 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 28 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 29 May
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Liminal Shift – About Time” by Ingham Art Action Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 30 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day, 9am, TYTO Parklands, Ingham
Sunday 31 May
Tuesday 2 June
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 14 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
School Holiday Fun Day, 10am-1pm, Marc’s Park, Mission Beach
Morning Melodies: The Beggars Sing The Seekers, 10:30am-11:55am, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Therapy Dogs, 3pm-4pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 15 April
Nature Paint Play (session one), 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Nature Paint Play (session two), 2pm-3pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Thursday 16 April
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Red Dirt Robotics: Drones and Programming Workshop, 10am-12pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 17 April
Mums Book Exchange, 10am, Wongaling Beach Rotary Park, Mission Beach
Saturday 18 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Meet Us In Mission! Mission Beach Celebration, 7am, Porter Promenade, Mission Beach
Tai Chi Class, 8am-9am, Mission Beach Village Green, Mission Beach
Kokedama Workshops with Mell’s Quirky Kreations, 11am-3pm, Porter Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 19 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Meet Us In Mission! Mission Beach Celebration, 7am, Porter Promenade, Mission Beach
Wearable Weaves Workshop, 9am, Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach, Mission Beach
Monday 20 April
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 21 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 22 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 23 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 24 April
Colour & Clay Over Time Art Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 25 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Friday 8 May
Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell
Saturday 9 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 10 May
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Tuesday 12 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 13 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 14 May
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 15 May
Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Saturday 16 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Sunday 17 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Monday 18 May
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 19 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 20 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event, 7:30pm-10pm, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail
Thursday 21 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 23 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Crystal & Wellbeing Market, Saturday and Sunday, time TBA, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 26 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 27 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 28 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 30 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tuesday 2 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
The laughs are rolling back into town, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow set to light up the Cassowary Coast later this month.
Now in its 28th year, the iconic tour will bring a fresh lineup of comedic talent from the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival to regional Queensland, offering locals the chance to experience world-class stand-up without leaving the region.
Audiences can expect a night of high-energy entertainment, with host Alec Ward leading a diverse lineup featuring Dane Simpson, Nick Schuller, Sez, and international act Takashi Wakasugi, travelling all the way from Japan.
The show will take place at the Con Theatre in Innisfail, with doors opening at 6pm ahead of a 6:30pm start. The performance will run for approximately two hours, including a short intermission.
Supported by the Queensland Government’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), the event highlights the importance of bringing arts and culture to regional communities. The RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council, aimed at fostering local creative opportunities and access to high-quality performances.
The comedy event offers an affordable night out for locals looking to enjoy a dose of live entertainment. The show is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over due to adult themes and coarse language, and attendees are encouraged to arrive on time to avoid missing any of the action.
For one night only, the Cassowary Coast will be the stage for some of the country’s best comedic talent, promising an evening of laughs, energy and unforgettable moments.
If your walls could talk, what would they say? Emily O’Brien recently took to social media asking residents to answer that very question, inviting locals to share their memories, photographs and personal histories tied to an iconic Queenslander home. Emily hopes to document the lived experiences inside these homes through a self-published book, focusing on the everyday moments that often go unrecorded.
Emily’s passion for preserving Queenslander stories was sparked when she discovered a house for removal in the small locality of Massie in the Southern Downs. After meeting the descendants of the man who built it and hearing how he constructed the home by dismantling two others and transporting them by bullock dray, she realised just how easily these histories could be lost, and how important it is to capture them before they disappear.
At its heart, her project will work to preserve voices that might otherwise be lost to time.
“It feels like it has become a duty to safeguard the stories, so they aren’t lost to the passage of time and to give the houses and families a legacy,” said Emily.
“There would be so many houses and families out there whose stories have already been lost, and I’d love to make a difference.”
Rather than focusing on architectural perfection, Emily’s interested in the emotional connection people have with their homes, whether they’re “a weathered diamond-in-the-rough, or a polished gem”, she wants to hear every story.
“I haven’t had any two stories that are the same, and while there’s no type of story I’m after, it’s definitely the more intimate memories I’m trying to capture, rather than another history textbook,” she added.
“Perhaps what people remember growing up in the house, or their relative may have built the home back in the day by milling the timber themselves. Many people have even bought one of these old homes and have restored it and are therefore carrying on that legacy for years to come. It could be stories of what life looked like inside the home and how it changes throughout the generations.”
Emily’s project will largely focus on regional and remote communities where Queenslander homes have long been part of the cultural and social fabric.
“I’m focusing on the regional and remote areas in particular, because these houses are generally situated so far away that people may not know they exist to begin with,” Emily explained.
“The challenge with these homes isn’t just preserving their stories but finding them in the first place.”
With an intentionally inclusive approach, Emily warmly encourages anyone with a story to tell, or even those who know someone else whose story deserves to be shared, to reach out to her via emailing trumby03@gmail.com.
“I'm hoping to find stories of the everyday Australians who are our unsung heroes. They're the stories that matter most. They're the ones we need to know about.”
CAPTION: Emily has already received waves of positive support regarding her project, hearing stories from inside the four walls of a Queenslander home from across the state. Photo credit: Emily O’Brien
If your soul needs a wash, Paluma Range National Park delivers the full rinse cycle. This high-rainfall rainforest zone flips landscapes fast, from coastal plains to cool mountain air, and stacks highlights close together.
There’s Jourama Falls for big waterfall drama, Little Crystal Creek with its heritage-listed stone bridge and deep swimming holes, and Big Crystal Creek, famous for boulder-hopping and natural rock slides.
Birdlife shifts with altitude, so birders bring binoculars and patience (honeyeater bingo is real). Roads up the range can be narrow and winding, so it’s best tackled without long caravans or trailers.
Pair a Paluma day with dinner back in Ingham or a Lucinda sunset and call it what it is: a perfectly rinsed day out. Swim it: hinchinbrookway.com.au
What a night it was at Ingham State High School, with the School Social proving a massive hit. The Neon and Glow in the Dark theme lit up the dance floor, setting the scene for an evening full of energy and colour.
Students danced the night away, showing off their best moves under the lights and making it a night to remember.
A big thank you goes to everyone who helped bring the event together, from the dedicated student organisers to the ever-reliable ISHS Roadies. And to everyone who came along, your enthusiasm made it such a fantastic evening.
Photos credited to Ingham State High School
See more photos here: https://www.hinchinbrooklife.com/social-pics/neon-nights-at-ingham-state-high-school
Easter Saturday saw a healthy gathering down on the foreshore for the Cardwell Easter Markets. Plants, jerky, books, art and great food with live music were all on offer for the crowds.
The crab races are always a crowd favourite and if you didn't win but still had a hankering for seafood, there were fresh oyster shooters available to shot before you took a walk down the jetty and enjoyed the scenic views of Hinchinbrook Island.
See more photos here: https://www.hinchinbrooklife.com/social-pics/cardwell-easter-markets
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Wednesday 8 April
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 9 April
Coral Reef Creations Workshop, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 11 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Red Dirt Robotics: Drone and Programming Workshop, 9:30am-11:30am, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Mission Arts Movie Showing: The Penguin Lessons, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 12 April
El Arish Markets, 7am-12pm, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 14 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
School Holiday Fun Day, 10am-1pm, Marc’s Park, Mission Beach
Morning Melodies: The Beggars Sing The Seekers, 10:30am-11:55am, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Therapy Dogs, 3pm-4pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 15 April
Nature Paint Play (session one), 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Nature Paint Play (session two), 2pm-3pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Thursday 16 April
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Red Dirt Robotics: Drones and Programming Workshop, 10am-12pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 18 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Meet Us In Mission! Mission Beach Celebration, 7am, Porter Promenade, Mission Beach
Tai Chi Class, 8am-9am, Mission Beach Village Green, Mission Beach
Kokedama Workshops with Mell’s Quirky Kreations, 11am-3pm, Porter Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 19 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Meet Us In Mission! Mission Beach Celebration, 7am, Porter Promenade, Mission Beach
Wearable Weaves Workshop, 9am, Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach, Mission Beach
Monday 20 April
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 21 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 22 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 23 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 24 April
Colour & Clay Over Time Art Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 25 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Friday 8 May
Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell
Saturday 9 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 10 May
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Tuesday 12 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 13 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 14 May
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 15 May
Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Saturday 16 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Sunday 17 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Monday 18 May
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 19 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 20 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event, 7:30pm-10pm, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail
It was a weekend to remember in Innisfail, as the 2026 Feast of the Senses delivered a vibrant celebration of food, culture and community spirit across the Cassowary Coast.
Backed by a new three-year sponsorship agreement with Cassowary Coast Regional Council, this year’s festival once again proved why it remains one of the region’s most iconic events, drawing crowds from across Queensland and beyond.
Festivities kicked off on Thursday with trivia at the RSL Club and continued into Friday and Saturday with the popular Northern and Southern Food Trails, along with lively evening events that kept the town buzzing.
Sunday’s Australian Bananas River Feast was the highlight of the weekend, transforming the riverfront into a bustling hub of activity. Visitors enjoyed a colourful mix of food vans, fresh local produce, artisanal markets and live music, while cooking demonstrations and tastings showcased the region’s incredible tropical flavours. Families were kept entertained with the Feast of Fun Kid Zone, while the rare and tropical fruit display and auction drew strong interest from locals and visitors alike.
Mayor Teresa Millwood said the event continues to play an important role in the region.
“This festival is a cornerstone of our region’s identity, bringing together locals and visitors to celebrate the incredible produce, culture, and talent we have here in the Cassowary Coast.”
Feast of the Senses President Ros Jensen said the festival’s enduring success speaks for itself.
“Feast of the Senses has been a highlight of the region’s calendar for over 20 years, and in all that time, we’ve only had to cancel once, which was during COVID. Not even an imminent cyclone could slow us down,” President Jensen said.
“It’s a truly valued and well-supported annual festival for the Cassowary Coast and Far North Queensland, showcasing the very best of our incredible region. We’re deeply grateful for the strong and ongoing support from the Cassowary Coast Regional Council over the years.”
With strong community support and a packed program of events, the 2026 festival once again cemented its place as a highlight on the regional calendar.
The popular King Reef walking track at Kurrimine Beach is set for an upgrade, with council announcing an extension that will improve access while preserving the natural beauty of the foreshore.
The project will see the track extended by approximately 450 metres to the south, enhancing connectivity and making the area more accessible for locals and visitors alike.
Works form part of council’s long-term Foreshore Management Plan for Kurrimine and Cowley Beaches, with Stage 2 now underway and a contractor engaged to deliver the next section. The extension has been carefully planned to balance usability with environmental and coastal considerations.
“The current route has been selected through the development of the Foreshore Management Plan following strong community input, particularly around coastal and environmental risks in that area,” council said. “These considerations have guided the alignment to ensure the track is safe, sustainable and appropriate for the location.”
In response to community feedback, updated dog management signage will also be installed along the foreshore, clearly identifying ‘no dogs’ areas and sections where dogs must be kept on a leash.
Council said the upgrades reflect a broader commitment to improving local infrastructure. “We’re serious about making our walking network better for everyone,” they said. “Making our walking tracks more accessible and enjoyable for everyone is exactly what we’re working towards.”
Construction is scheduled to begin in May, with completion expected by 30 June 2026, weather permitting.
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Friday 10 April
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Drones and Programming School Holiday Workshop, 10am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
3D Design and Printing School Holiday Workshop, 1pm-3pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Saturday 11 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 14 April
Youth Week’s Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, 8am-1pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 15 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am-12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Youth Week’s Stand up with Confidence Comedy Workshop, 11:30am-3:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 16 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Sensory Storytime, 10:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 17 April
Australia’s Favourite Sons – Celebrating the Best of Cold Chisel & AC/DC, 7:30pm, Lucinda Hotel
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 18 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 19 April
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Monday 20 April
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 21 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Canegrowers Herbert River, 11-13 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 24 April
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Artist Books of FNQ” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 25 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 26 April
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 29 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 1 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 2 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Class of ‘86 - 40 Year Reunion Ingham State High School, 5:30pm, Station Hotel, Ingham
Sunday 3 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 6 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Friday 8 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 13 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 14 May
QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting, 9:00am, QCWA Hall Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Morning Melodies: The Great Piano Showman featuring Glenn Amer, 10am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9am–12pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am–12pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm–3pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 15 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-5pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 16 May
Ingham Rod & Reel Club’s Annual Hinchinbrook Catch & Release Tournament, 7am-4:30pm, Dungeness Boat Ramp, Lucinda
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 17 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7am-12pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Monday 18 May
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 19 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 20 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9am-3pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am–12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
This is the walk that understands priorities. Beginning at the Visitor Information Centre, the 1.9 km Hinchinbrook Way loop glides along elevated boardwalks over lagoons, past rain trees and wetlands, before gently winding into Ingham’s main street for a well‑earned coffee stop.
Rather than looping back to the Observation Tower, the trail returns through the TYTO Parklands, where visitors can explore the Sugar Tracks display and spot Agile Wallabies grazing through the open grassland. It’s exactly how the loop is presented in the Hinchinbrook Destination Guide and the Walk Hinchinbrook Way map of part nature walks, part cultural trail, part small‑town charm.
Flat, stroller‑friendly, and sprinkled with public art that adds depth to the landscape, the loop turns an easy stroll into a quiet little adventure. Ideal for those who enjoy their wetlands with a pastry chaser, it’s proof you don’t need hiking boots to feel accomplished.
Grab the map: hinchinbrookway.com.au
These school holidays, there’s no need to travel far to keep the kids entertained. Hinchinbrook offers plenty of family-friendly activities that let everyone get outdoors, stay active, and enjoy time together.
Spend a morning or afternoon casting a line at local creeks, rivers, or the beach. It’s a relaxing way for the whole family to enjoy quiet time together, soak up the outdoors, and maybe even catch dinner to share back at home.
Take advantage of open spaces and coastal breezes at the different beaches or a local park. It’s a fun, old-school activity that kids of all ages can enjoy while learning a bit about wind and movement, and it’s a great wayto stretch your legs.
Head to the small BMX tracks around the various townships and villages for some high-energy fun. Whether practising tricks or racing friends, it’s an exciting way for kids to be active, build confidence, and burn off extra energy.
Gather friends and neighbours for a casual barbecue or a game of lawn bowls at a local park. Many parks have adjoining playgrounds and basketball facilities, so the kids stay busy while you flip a burger and catch up with the crew, making it a fun day for all ages.
Swedish immigrant and small farmer’s wife Gussie Feldt recounted the day in 1892 that a well-known vagrant woman, Annie Bags, passing through Halifax knocked on August Anderssen’s door. On that fateful day Eva, August’s wife, had just set up a dainty afternoon tea in the parlour for Flora Shaw, renowned British journalist, author, and staunch imperialist who was in the district to see for herself the state of the sugar industry as it prepared to transition from indentured Melanesian labour to free white labour. Her findings were published in The Times in 1893.
Before Flora arrived, there was a knock on the door. It was Annie Bags. Eva, all a fluster at Annie arriving at such an unsuitable time, told her to “Come back tomorrow, I am expecting a great person here and she might come at any moment.”
When Flora arrived, she was welcomed into the Anderssen’s parlour. However, just as August began his prepared speech detailing the grievances of small farmers in the tropical north far away from the seat of Government in Brisbane Flora started shifting uneasily. He tried to get her attention again, but then she jumped up and flew out the door. August was incensed, taking her hasty departure as a personal affront.
However, as it turned out she was covered in ground fleas that she had picked up from her visit around the farm to see the living and working conditions of the indentured labourers. After she had bathed and got into clean clothes, August saw the funny side of the situation, but he and Eva were disappointed Flora never got to hear his speech.
When Annie turned up the next day hoping for half a crown for fortune telling or for her tins and bottles to be filled with milk for her cats, August told her to “Get away!” Annie replied, “Ah well, of course I am not Flora Shaw” and at that August burst into laughter.
Who was Annie Bags? As the story goes her actual surname was Ferdinand and that she was a well-educated Prussian aristocrat (she claimed to be a Hungarian countess) who travelled to Australia in the late 1880s in pursuit of a red-headed Englishman she had met in Europe whom she believed intended to marry her.
Understanding that he may have ventured to the goldfields she searched the fields from Victoria to Queensland, finally locating him in Ravenswood and married to another woman. Broken-hearted and who knows what her financial situation was, she became a vagrant. Travelling on foot, dressed in clothes made of calico grain bags and carrying her belongings in sugar bags, and accompanied by a menagerie of animals, she traversed north Queensland.
On 17 April 2019, 109 years after Annie Bags’ death and burial in Townsville’s Belgian Gardens Cemetery at the age of 59, a headstone was finally erected on her unmarked grave. This came about through the crowd funding efforts of Rod Jones of Raven Tours.
Currently at the TYTO Regional Gallery, there’s a thought-provoking exhibition on the concept of androgyny. Masculine, feminine, duality, fluidity, balance, obscurity and nature all flow freely.
Exploring the androgynous forms in the natural and human world through the eyes of a diverse group of artists, this culmination of work by artists David Rowe, Jade Grioli, Ann Vardanega, Helen Thrift-Brooks & Mitch Lynn is eye-catching.
Many of the works are purposefully hung directly at eye level, so you have to match the figures’ gazes and get drawn into the capturing landscapes. The wide-open layout of the exhibition gives viewers the space to drift and flow between works, taking in whatever it is that catches the eye.
A soft female figure semi-concealed behind leaves and smoke, a raw pencil sketch capturing the edges of a man.
The exhibition does have an 18+ section, so be aware when taking families to see it. The exhibition is open now to Saturday, 18 April 2026.
After a brief postponement, the highly anticipated Next Gen Cane Forum is officially back on, with growers and industry professionals set to gather across 14 and 15 April for two days of learning, networking, and hands-on experience.
Kicking off with a pre-forum welcome on Monday evening, delegates will have the opportunity to connect over drinks and hear from guest speaker Adam Douglas of Jet Zero, exploring the future of sustainable aviation fuel and its relevance to the industry.
Tuesday’s program, set about how to do it yourself, together, with a resources and management focus on practical, on-the-ground solutions for cane growers. The day begins with a CASE IH breakfast and presentation on the latest tractor technologies before moving into the Herbert Walk and Talk sessions. These rotating presentations will cover everything from new cane varieties and weed management to cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, drone technology, and chemical safety.
The afternoon continues with industry-led discussions centred on improving productivity and sustainability, including soil amendments, multispecies cover crops, and do-it-yourself ratoon stunting disease testing. A networking lunch with Wilmar Sugar and Renewables will also highlight the importance of collaboration in driving the industry forward.
On Wednesday, the focus shifts to finance and farm visits, looking at production and potentials, offering delegates a deeper look into the business side of agriculture. Breakfast and lunch sessions will provide insights into finance options, with industry representatives available to answer questions and share advice.
Field visits will showcase innovation in action, including large-scale farm diversification, autonomous tractor technology, and advances in biological inputs. The day will also feature an irrigation system demonstration, highlighting new approachesto improving efficiency on-farm.
The forum will wrap up with a visit to the Burdekin Rum Distillery, followed by a dinner at the Queens Hotel and a panel discussion featuring leading voices from across the sugar industry.
With a strong mix of practical knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, the return of the Next Gen Cane Forum promises to deliver valuable insights and opportunities for the region’s current and next generation of growers.
A striking depiction of one of Australia’s most iconic birds earned Cairns-based artist Kevin Young the top honour in the Open category at the 2025 Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards.
His winning piece, Brolga, captured judges’ attention with its intricate detail and lifelike realism, reflecting a deep connection to the natural world.
“Nature is my main source of inspiration,” he said.
“I am particularly drawn to Australian wildlife and landscapes, and I enjoy capturing the character and detail of animals through careful observation.”
Born in South Africa, Mr Young moved to Australia in 1971 and his journey to recognition has been anything but conventional. Before dedicating more time to his art, he worked as a sail maker, balancing creativity with the demands of everyday life.
“In more recent years, after experiencing some health challenges, I made the decision to slow down and refocus on the things that truly matter to me,” he enthused.
“Creativity has always remained important to me and art stayed with me as a personal passion. Returning to drawing and painting became an important part of that process. Art has allowed me to reconnect with creativity, patience and the natural world.”
A self-taught realism artist, Mr Young works primarily with graphite, often combined with watercolour, to capture the fine detail and character of Australian wildlife.
“One of the things I value most about creating art is the opportunity to share moments from the natural environment with others,” he explained.
“Whether it is a bird, reptile or landscape, I enjoy the challenge of translating what I see into a piece that invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the subject.”
His work has been exhibited in galleries across the country and internationally, but he says the most rewarding aspect of art is sharing the beauty of the natural environment with others.
“Creating art has become both a passion and a deeply rewarding pursuit,” he said.
“I want my audience to see nature as I do, then be inspired to protect her as they would their own child.”
With Brolga now an award-winning piece, Mr Young continues to build a reputation for work that not only showcases artistic skill but also encourages appreciation and protection of the natural world.
Tuesday 24 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 25 March
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 26 March
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 27 March
Tea and Trivia, 9am-12pm, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 28 March
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Go Wild 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony, 9am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
QCWA Halifax & Ingham Leukemia HOY and Cent Sale, 1:30pm, Halifax CWA Hall, Halifax
Tuesday 31 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 1 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 2 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 3 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition Opening Show, 9am, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 4 April
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 9am, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Sunday 5 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 9am, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7am-12pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 7 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 8 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 9 April
QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting, 9:00am, QCWA Hall Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 10 April
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Drones and Programming School Holiday Workshop, 10am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
3D Design and Printing School Holiday Workshop, 1pm-3pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Saturday 11 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 14 April
Youth Week’s Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, 8am-1pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 15 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am-12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Youth Week’s Stand up with Confidence Comedy Workshop, 11:30am-3:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 16 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Sensory Storytime, 10:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 17 April
Australia’s Favourite Sons – Celebrating the Best of Cold Chisel & AC/DC, 7:30pm, Lucinda Hotel
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 18 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 19 April
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Monday 20 April
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 21 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Canegrowers Herbert River, 11-13 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 24 April
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Artist Books of FNQ” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 25 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 26 April
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 29 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 1 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 2 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Class of ‘86 - 40 Year Reunion Ingham State High School, 5:30pm, Station Hotel, Ingham
Sunday 3 May
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 6 May
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Friday 8 May
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am–11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Cassowary Kids, 9:30am-10:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Scrabble Morning, 9:30am-12pm, Tully Library, Tully
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mobile Service Centre, 2pm-4pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Mums Club Collective Kurrimine Beach Wellness Walk, 4:15pm, King Reef Cafe, Kurrimine Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Getting the Right Insurance and Financial Support, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Tully
Wednesday 25 March
Mahjong Morning, 9:30am-12pm, Tully Library, Tully
Scrabble, 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Mobile Service Centre, 10am-12pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Junior Steamers, 3:15pm-4pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Wellbeing at Work and Essential Information, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Mission Beach
Thursday 26 March
Mums Club Collective Innisfail Wellness Walk, 9am, Innisfail
Mums Club Collective Coffee and Connection, 9am, Adrift Cafe, Cardwell
Mums Club Collective Coffee and Connection, 9am, Castaways Beach Bar and Grill, Mission Beach
Cassowary Kids, 10am-11am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Cassowary Kids, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Mobile Service Centre, 2pm-4pm, Tully Library, Tully
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Find the Help You Need, 5:30pm, Innisfail Shire Hall, online session available, Innisfail
Friday 27 March
AI for Beginners: Unlocking AI for Everyday Life and Creativity, 10am-12pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Craft and Laugh, 10am-12pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Tully Library
Night at the Library, 5pm-7pm, Innisfail Regional Library, Innisfail
Saturday 28 March
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Transform Workshop Far North Queensland, 9am-7pm, Malanda Lodge, Malanda
International Women’s Day Afternoon Gathering, 3pm-5pm, Isla Cabana Sizz’n Grill, Cardwell
Sunday 29 March
Feast of the Senses, 9am, Edith Street, Innisfail
Tuesday 31 March
Cassowary Kids, 9:30am-10:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 1 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Tully Support Centre, 54 Bryant Street, Tully
Tully State High School Swimming Carnival, 9am-3pm, Tully Swimming Pool, Tully
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 2 April
Cassowary Kids Parent Education Session, 10am, Tully Library, Tully
Therapy Dogs, 3pm-4pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 4 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Cardwell Jetty Easter Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of The Movie Teller, 6:30pm-9pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 5 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Cameron Cusack Straight out of Nashville, 2pm, El Arish Tavern, 38 Chauvel Street, El Arish
Monday 6 April
Cardwell Book Club, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Tuesday 7 April
Pipecleaner Creations Workshop (session one), 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
School Holiday Fun Day, 10am-1pm, Marc’s Park, Mission Beach
Pipecleaner Creations Workshop (session two), 2pm-3pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 8 April
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 9 April
Coral Reef Creations Workshop, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 11 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Red Dirt Robotics: Drone and Programming Workshop, 9:30am-11:30am, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Mission Arts Movie Showing: The Penguin Lessons, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 12 April
El Arish Markets, 7am-12pm, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 14 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
School Holiday Fun Day, 10am-1pm, Marc’s Park, Mission Beach
Therapy Dogs, 3pm-4pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 15 April
Nature Paint Play (session one), 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Nature Paint Play (session two), 2pm-3pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Thursday 16 April
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Anzac Wreaths Workshop, 10am-11am, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Red Dirt Robotics: Drones and Programming Workshop, 10am-12pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 18 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 19 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Monday 20 April
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 21 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 22 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 23 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 24 April
Colour & Clay Over Time Art Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 25 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improv Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Friday 8 May
Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell
Saturday 9 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 10 May
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Tuesday 12 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 13 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 14 May
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 15 May
Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Saturday 16 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Sunday 17 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Far North Queensland Collectors Expo, 9am, RAM Recreational Centre, Innisfail
Monday 18 May
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 19 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 20 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Alicia Bickett Psychic Medium Event, 7:30pm-10pm, Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail
Thursday 21 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 23 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Crystal & Wellbeing Market, Saturday and Sunday, time TBA, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 26 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 27 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 28 May
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 30 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tuesday 2 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 3 June
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 4 June
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 6 June
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 7 June
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 9 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 10 June
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 11 June
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 13 June
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: The Choral, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 14 June
Cardwell Jetty Bikes & Boats Sunday Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Monday 15 June
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 16 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 17 June
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 18 June
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 20 June
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 21 June
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 23 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 24 June
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 25 June
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 27 June
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 30 June
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Over the weekend of March 20 and 21, the thespians from the Ingham Theatre Group (ITG), came together to perform a series of one act plays, skits and other items, over three performances, for appreciative audiences at the Forrest Beach Progress Associations, community hall.
As a result of the Kelly Theatre being unavailable following severe damage from last year’s flood event, the Groups yearly One Act Play performance, had to be shifted to a new venue. The hall at Forrest Beach provided the ideal place for community theatre, and the staging of the yearly performance. We could not have chosen a better place!
Preparations for the event, entitled, In Good Audience, proudly produced by Steven Veltmeyer, started early this year with the group selecting and casting an eclectic range of short items featuring comedy, drama, improvisation and youth theatre. A hectic schedule of line learning and rehearsals ensued. It culminated after two months in a weekend of performance which not only involved the players but also supporting members of other community groups.
Three performances were scheduled for the weekend, regardless of the inclement weather caused by Cyclone Narelle. Friday night, Saturday night and for the first time, a Saturday afternoon matinee, for patrons who prefer not to travel at night. All of the shows were well attended with over to 200 patrons overall for the weekend.
The program, enjoyed by the audiences, was varied and included comedic skits, short dramatic one act plays, theatre sports and a vocal item. The items showcased the talents of club members from seventy-year-olds to primary school children.
A highlight of the matinee was the first performance of our Junior Theatre group, mostly young Primary School aged children, to the community at large. Their performance of The Magic Lamp, wonderfully directed by their club teacher Kimberley Veltmeyer, was well received by the audience. We are very proud of this group, which only commenced in 2025, as it allows our club to introduce to and involve younger members of our community in the dramatic arts.
Audiences at all three performances, which lasted for approximately ninety minutes, expressed a high level of enjoyment in the program and especially to the chance of experiencing drama at the Forrest Beach venue. For us the weekend was a complete success!
We would like to thank the members of the Forrest Beach Progress Association and the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Association who provided support for the performances and to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council who provided a Community Grant of $600 to go towards the costs of running the event. Thanks also to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and to Hinchinbrook Rotary Club who generously helped with provision of equipment for the event.
Thanks to all the drama lovers who attended. Where would we be without you? We are eagerly looking forward to next year’s One Act Plays.
COMMUNITY THEATRE IS ALIVE AND WELL IN INGHAM!
Cassowary Coast Library & Museum Services, in partnership with Mamu Health Service, is inviting families and community members to a special evening event at the Innisfail Library on Friday, 27 March, from 5pm to 7pm.
‘Night at the Library’ will transform the library into a lively hub of activities after hours, with shared storytelling, multicultural craft activities, a family photo booth, and a community meal provided by Mamu Health Service. The event aims to give families who may not usually attend library programs, or who cannot visit during regular hours, a chance to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a sense of belonging.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood highlighted the importance of the event.
“A Night at the Library is a wonderful opportunity for families and community members to come together, share stories, and celebrate the vibrant cultures that make our region so special,” Mayor Millwood said.
“Libraries are more than just places for books, they are hubs for connection, learning, and community, and this event is a perfect example of that.”
Cassowary Coast Regional Council are thrilled to partner with Mamu Health Service to bring the event to life, with Councillor Trudy Tschui adding how much Council are looking forward to seeing the community come together.
“This evening is about creating a space where everyone feels welcome and included,” she said.
“It’s a chance to experience the magic of storytelling, explore different cultures, and enjoy quality time with family and friends.”
This is a unique opportunity to experience the library in a new and engaging way while celebrating the rich diversity of the Cassowary Coast community. For more information, contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.
What: Night at the Library
When: Friday, 27 March, from 5pm to 7pm
Where: Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Tuesday 17 March
Cassowary Kids, 9:30am-10:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Cassowary Kids Session & Tech Help Session, 11am, Jumbun Community Hall, Murray Upper
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 18 March
Cardwell Australia Red Cross EmergencyRedi Workshop, 9:30am-11:45am, Cardwell Community Hall, Cardwell
Mahjong Morning, 9:30am-12pm, Tully Library, Tully
Scrabble, 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Harmony Day at Cardwell State School, 11am, 43 Victoria Street, Cardwell
Digitising Memories Workshop, 2pm, Tully Library, Tully
Junior Steamers, 3:15pm-4pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 19 March
Mums Club Collective Coffee and Connection, 9am, Depot Espresso, Innisfail
Cassowary Kids, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Cassowary Kids, 10am-11am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Tech Help Session, 10:30am-11:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Digitising Memories Workshop Series, 2pm-4pm, Tully Library, Tully
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Doing Business with Council, 6pm-7pm, online via Microsoft Teams, Cassowary Coast
Friday 20 March
Mums Club Collective, Coffee and Connection, 9:30am, The Pocket, El Arish
Deadly Choices Trivia Night, 6pm-9pm, Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail
Saturday 21 March
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Kids Anti-Bullying and Confidence Workshop, 6:30pm, Fusion Fight and Fitness, 11 Richardson Street, Tully
Sunday 20 March
Conversation Cafe, 9:30am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Craft and Laugh, 10am-12pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Renewable Energy Essentials Information Session, 10am-12pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Tech Help Session, 10:30am-11:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Monday 23 March
Conversation Cafe, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Tech Help Session, 10:30am-12pm, Tully Library, Tully
Tech Help Session, 2pm-4pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Essential Operations and Work Risks, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Cardwell
Tuesday 24 March
Cassowary Kids, 9:30am-10:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Scrabble Morning, 9:30am-12pm, Tully Library, Tully
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mobile Service Centre, 2pm-4pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Getting the Right Insurance and Financial Support, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Tully
Wednesday 25 March
Mahjong Morning, 9:30am-12pm, Tully Library, Tully
Scrabble, 10am-11am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Mobile Service Centre, 10am-12pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Junior Steamers, 3:15pm-4pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Wellbeing at Work and Essential Information, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Mission Beach
Thursday 26 March
Cassowary Kids, 10am-11am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Cassowary Kids, 10am-11am, Tully Library, Tully
Mobile Service Centre, 2pm-4pm, Tully Library, Tully
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session focused on Find the Help You Need, 5:30pm, Innisfail Shire Hall, online session available, Innisfail
Friday 27 March
AI for Beginners: Unlocking AI for Everyday Life and Creativity, 10am-12pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Craft and Laugh, 10am-12pm, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Tully Library
Night at the Library, 5pm-7pm, Innisfail Regional Library, Innisfail
Saturday 28 March
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Transform Workshop Far North Queensland, 9am-7pm, Malanda Lodge, Malanda
International Women’s Day Afternoon Gathering, 3pm-5pm, Isla Cabana Sizz’n Grill, Cardwell
Sunday 29 March
Feast of the Senses, 9am, Edith Street, Innisfail
Tuesday 31 March
Cassowary Kids, 9:30am-10:30am, Mission Beach Library, Mission Beach
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 1 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Tully Support Centre, 54 Bryant Street, Tully
Tully State High School Swimming Carnival, 9am-3pm, Tully Swimming Pool, Tully
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 2 April
Cassowary Kids Parent Education Session, 10am, Tully Library, Tully
Therapy Dogs, 3pm-4pm, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 4 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Cardwell Jetty Easter Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of The Movie Teller, 6:30pm-9pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 5 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Cameron Cusack Straight out of Nashville, 2pm, El Arish Tavern, 38 Chauvel Street, El Arish
Monday 6 April
Cardwell Book Club, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Tuesday 7 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 8 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 9 April
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 11 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: The Penguin Lessons, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 12 April
El Arish Markets, 7am-12pm, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 14 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Therapy Dogs, 3pm-4pm, Innisfail Library, Innisfail
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 15 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 16 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 18 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 19 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Monday 20 April
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 21 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 22 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 23 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 24 April
Colour & Clay Over Time Art Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 25 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Friday 8 May
Julian James Pray to the Crow Tour with Becky Kate, 7pm-10pm, Lyndoch Yasi Bar, Cardwell
Tuesday 17 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Morning Melodies: James Blundell does Way Out West, 10:30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Wednesday 18 March
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Morning Melodies: J, 10:30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Morning Melodies: James Blundell does Way Out West, 10:30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Community Coffee Connect Drop-In Session, 9am-11am, JK’s Deli, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 19 March
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
LiquaForce BBQ & Drinks “Meet & Greet”, 11am-2pm, Ingham Shire Hall, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Sensory Storytime, 10:30am-11:30pm, TYTO Conference Centre, Ingham
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
2026 RLF LiquaForce Sugarcane Growers BBQ Meet and Greet, 11am-2pm, Ingham Shire Hall, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm–3pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 20 March
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Androgyny” Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Opening Performance of “In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, 6:30pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 21 March
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
“In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, MATINEE - 2:00pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
“In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, 7:00pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
Sunday 22 March
Tuesday 24 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 25 March
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 26 March
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 27 March
Tea and Trivia, 9am-12pm, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 28 March
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Go Wild 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony, 9am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Tuesday 31 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 1 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 2 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 3 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition Opening Show, 9am, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 4 April
Parkrun, 7am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 9am, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Sunday 5 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 9am, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7am-12pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Tuesday 7 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 8 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 9 April
QCWA Forrest Beach Meeting, 9:00am, QCWA Hall Palm Street, Forrest Beach
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 10 April
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Drones and Programming School Holiday Workshop, 10am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
3D Design and Printing School Holiday Workshop, 1pm-3pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Saturday 11 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 14 April
Youth Week’s Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, 8am-1pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 15 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9am-12pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Youth Week’s Stand up with Confidence Comedy Workshop, 11:30am-3:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm–3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper Street, Ingham
Thursday 16 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Sensory Storytime, 10:30am-11:30am, TYTO Conference and Event Centre, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 17 April
Australia’s Favourite Sons – Celebrating the Best of Cold Chisel & AC/DC, 7:30pm, Lucinda Hotel
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Saturday 18 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Sunday 19 April
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Monday 20 April
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 21 April
Canegrower Disaster Resilience Workshop, 8:30am-1:30pm, Canegrowers Herbert River, 11-13 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9am-10am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Senior Men's Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Cassowary Coast Event Guide
Tuesday 10 March
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 11 March
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Digitising Memories Workshop, 2pm, Tully Library, Tully
Thursday 12 March
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 13 March
FOCUS Photography Awards Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 14 March
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Kurrimine Beach “Treasure Trek 26” Community Wide Garage Sale, 8am-1:30pm, Kurrimine Beach
Antique & Vintage Fair, 9am-2pm, Kurrumine Beach Progress Hall, Kurrumine Beach
Morning Melodies: Beggars Sing the Seekers, 10:30am-11:55am, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
New & Used Clothes Market, 1pm-5pm, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Sunday 15 March
Mosaic Workshop, 9am-12pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Monday 16 March
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 17 March
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Cassowary Kids Session & Tech Help Session, 11am, Jumbun Community Hall, Murray Upper
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 18 March
Cardwell Australia Red Cross EmergencyRedi Workshop, 9:30am-11:45am, Cardwell Community Hall, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Harmony Day at Cardwell State School, 11am, 43 Victoria Street, Cardwell
Digitising Memories Workshop, 2pm, Tully Library, Tully
Thursday 19 March
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 21 March
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Monday 23 March
FREE Business Resilience Program Session, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Cardwell
Tuesday 24 March
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Tully
Wednesday 25 March
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session, 5:30pm, location TBA, online session available, Mission Beach
Thursday 26 March
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
FREE Business Resilience Program Session, 5:30pm, Innisfail Shire Hall, online session available, Innisfail
Saturday 28 March
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Transform Workshop Far North Queensland, 9am-7pm, Malanda Lodge, Malanda
International Women’s Day Afternoon Gathering, 3pm-5pm, Isla Cabana Sizz’n Grill, Cardwell
Sunday 29 March
Feast of the Senses, all day, Edith Street, Innisfail
Tuesday 31 March
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 1 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 2 April
Cassowary Kids Parent Education Session, 10am, Tully Library, Tully
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 4 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Cardwell Jetty Easter Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of The Movie Teller, 6:30pm-9pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 5 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 7 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 8 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 9 April
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 11 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: The Penguin Lessons, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 12 April
El Arish Markets, 7am-12pm, El Arish Community Hall, El Arish
Tuesday 14 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 15 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 16 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 18 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 19 April
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Monday 20 April
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 21 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 22 April
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 23 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 24 April
Colour & Clay Over Time Art Exhibition Opening Night, 6pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 25 April
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Tuesday 28 April
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 29 April
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 30 April
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Saturday 2 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Mission Beach Film Club’s Screening of Universial Language, 6:30pm-8:30pm, C4 Theatrette, Porters Promenade, Mission Beach
Sunday 3 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Tuesday 5 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble (MATES) Kid’s Improve Class, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 6 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Thursday 7 May
Resin Art Class Workshop, 2pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm, Innisfail RSL Club, Innisfail
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
DIMBOOLA Opening Performance, 6pm-10pm, El Arish Hall, El Arish
Saturday 9 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Tully Markets, 7am-12pm, Butler Street, Tully
Mission Arts Movie Showing: Frankenstein, 7pm-9pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Sunday 10 May
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets, 8am-12pm, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Tuesday 12 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 13 May
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am-2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Thursday 14 May
Oiled Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Friday 15 May
Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards, time TBA, Innisfail Shire Hall, Innisfail
Saturday 16 May
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Sunday 17 May
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
Monday 18 May
Cassowary Coast Yarners, 10am-12pm, C4 Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation, Mission Beach
Tuesday 19 May
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Wednesday 20 May
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am-2pm, , Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Tuesday 10 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 12 March
Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 14 March
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Night Concert: Damien Leith in Concert, 5pm-7pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Monday 16 March
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 17 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 18 March
Morning Melodies: The Sound of Julie by Suellen Cusack, 10:30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Thursday 19 March
LiquaForce BBQ & Drinks “Meet & Greet”, 11am-2pm, Ingham Shire Hall
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 20 March
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Androgyny” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Opening Performance of “In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, 6:30pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
Tuesday 24 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 26 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 28 March
Go Wild 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony, 9am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Tuesday 31 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 2 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 7 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 9 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 11 April
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Tuesday 14 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 16 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 17 April
Australia’s Favourite Sons – Celebrating the Best of Cold Chisel & AC/DC, 7:30pm, Lucinda Hotel
Monday 20 April
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 21 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 24 April
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Artist Books of FNQ” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 14 May
Morning Melodies: The Great Piano Showman featuring Glenn Amer, 10am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Monday 18 May
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 19 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 21 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Sunday 24 May
Blues Brothers Tribute Show, 2pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Tuesday 26 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 28 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 29 May
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Liminal Shift – About Time” by Ingham Art Action Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Saturday 30 May
Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day, 9am, TYTO Parklands, Ingham
Award winning singer Damien Leith is set to bring a very special show to Ingham, showcasing the wonderful music of Roy Orbison. This show however, is far more than just a tribute, encompassing the music of Orbison’s circle such as the Travelling Wilburys as well as special new tracks co-written with Joe Melson – Roy Orbison’s long-time collaborator.
The show is a long time in the making and was formed through incredible circumstances, as an Australian Idol performance of Orbison’s song ‘Crying’, attracted the attention of his widow all the way in Nashville. This led to a series of life-changing events in which Damien was ingratiated into Orbison’s inner circle.
“She called me and said she liked my version. She liked how I made it my own. Three years later she asked me to fly over to Nashville to record an album of his songs in my style to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday”, said Damien.
“It was a huge honour. I got to work with a whole bunch of people associated with Roy Orbison.”
As he got acquainted with Orbison’s circle, Damien met Joe Melson, co-writer of some of Orbison’s biggest hits. The two begun a fruitful collaboration, writing songs that are set to appear on the new tour.
“We’ve written a bunch of songs. When people hear it, they get a sense of that era of music, but it also has a new spin”.
The performance is a special solo acoustic showcase. One voice, one guitar, and one incredible repertoire.
“The stripped back nature of the show grants a lot of freedom in the performance. It’s weird – I’ve done shows with a full orchestra but at the same time I found I’m enjoying myself more in these really intimate settings”.
New to the region, Damien is incredibly excited to perform in Ingham for the first time.
“I’ve grown up in regional areas. The reception to music is always really good. Really wholesome.”
Speaking to Damien, we reflected on the amazing legacy of Roy Orbison, as his music continues to receive praise six decades after it was released.
“People still buy CDs. They still come to shows. There are loads of people playing his stuff in different formats. He has a unique voice, and his songwriting was so different.”
Damien Leith promises a night you won’t forget.
WHAT: Damien Leith presenting “Roy Orbison and Friends”
WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2026
WHERE: Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
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The calendar has ticked over to March and rehearsals are well underway for the Ingham Theatre Group’s first offering of 2026. “In Good Audience” is the moniker for a collection of short plays and sketches sure to tickle the collective funny bone.
Familiar faces will be joined by some enthusiastic newcomers to present a variety of content with the unifying theme of good fun. For the first time, the production heads out to Forrest Beach and the spacious Progress Hall with evening performances on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th commencing at 7pm and a first-ever matinee on the Saturday at 2pm.
Doors will open an hour before commencement, and refreshments will be available.
Tickets are available online at hinchinbrooktickets.com.au and at the door. Adult entrance is $20 and the student, senior and concession price a mere $10. And, as one character remarks in the first play – the best part of going to the theatre is that there are no ads! Except, perhaps, a reminder that the ever-popular theatre restaurant season will return in August so there is more fun to look forward to.
See you at the show!
You’re invited to join in celebrating the Exhibition Opening Night of ‘Androgyny’ by David Rowe, Ann Vardanega, Jade Grioli, Helen Thrift-Brooks and Mitch Lynn.
This exhibition explores the duality and fluidity of androgynous forms in the natural and human world through the eyes of a diverse group of artists.
Mark your calendars for this multi-artist experience!
Exhibition opening night:
Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham
Free entry, cash bar and canapés provided, but bookings are essential for catering purposes.
Artist Talk:
Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
Time: 10:30am
Venue: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham
Exhibition on display from 6.00pm Friday 20 March 2026 until 4.00pm Saturday 18 April 2026. TYTO Regional Art Gallery is open daily 10.00am to 4.00pm.
For further information, please visit Council’s website, Events Calendar page.
A lively program of short comedic dramas is currently being rehearsed by your favourite local thespians, with some new faces as well, and will hit the stage at the end of March.
This year the fun moves to the beach - Forrest Beach to be exact – with the Progress Hall being the location. Evening shows will run on Friday and Saturday, 20 and 21 March at 7:00pm, with a matinee performance on Saturday 21, taking to the stage at 2:00pm. Doors open an hour before each performance to take advantage of the refreshments available and, of course, to bag a good position as seats are not allocated on the ticket.
Tickets are currently available online from Hinchinbrook Tickets or can be purchased at the door for $20 per adult or $10 per student, concession, or senior.
Theatre has been an integral part of community life from the ancient Greeks to the throngs that crowded the Globe in Shakespearean times, to the regulars who enjoy the antics of our zany local troupe. If you aren’t yet familiar with the entertainment on offer in our own little patch, make the most of this opportunity to acquaint yourself “In Good Audience”. Arrive an hour early to secure your seats and enjoy the refreshments!
See you at the beach!
What: Ingham Theatre Group presents 1-Act Plays
When: 20 March 7:00pm, 21 March 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Where: Progress Association Hall, 68 Wattle St, Forrest Beach
Saturday 7 March
Parkrun, 7:00am, Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell & Palm Creek, Ingham
Tully BoxSing Club Boxing Tournament, 1pm-7pm, Tully
Fun While Fundraising, 4pm, Ingham North
Sugar Contractors Rural First Aid & Information Night, Noorla Bowls Club, Ingham
Sunday 8 March
CWA Forrest Beach’s International Women's Day Celebration, 9:30am-11am for free Devonshire Tea, CWA Hall Palm St, Forrest Beach
Tuesday 10 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 12 March
Technology Classes, 10am-1:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 14 March
Parkrun, 7:00am, Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell & Palm Creek, Ingham
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Night Concert: Damien Leith in Concert, 5pm-7pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Monday 16 March
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 17 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 18 March
Morning Melodies: The Sound of Julie by Suellen Cusack, 10:30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Harmony Day at Cardwell State School, 11am, 43 Victoria Street, Cardwell
Thursday 19 March
LiquaForce BBQ & Drinks “Meet & Greet”, 11am-2pm, Ingham Shire Hall
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 20 March
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Androgyny” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Opening Performance of “In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, 6:30pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
Tuesday 24 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 26 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 28 March
Parkrun, 7:00am, Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell & Palm Creek, Ingham
Go Wild 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony, 9am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Tuesday 31 March
Cardwell Easter Markets, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 2 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 7 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 9 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 11 April
Parkrun, 7:00am, Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell & Palm Creek, Ingham
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Tuesday 14 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 16 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 17 April
Australia’s Favourite Sons – Celebrating the Best of Cold Chisel & AC/DC, 7:30pm, Lucinda Hotel
Monday 20 April
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 21 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 22 April
Morning Melodies: Unforgettable featuring Simone Waddell, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Thursday 23 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 24 April
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Artist Books of FNQ” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Tuesday 28 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 30 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 5 May
Carwell Mother’s Day Markets, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 7 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 9 May
Parkrun, 7:00am, Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell & Palm Creek, Ingham
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Canegrowers Herbert River Centenary Gala Dinner, TBA
Tuesday 12 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 14 May
Morning Melodies: The Great Piano Showman featuring Glenn Amer, 10am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Monday 18 May
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 19 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 21 May
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Sunday 24 May
Blues Brothers Tribute Show, 2pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 25 February
Clue Crew Canasta, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Thursday 26 February
Technology Classes,10am–1.30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Mens Group, 9am-12am, Hub, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm-3pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session) - 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 27 February
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9am-4pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Seniors Advocacy, 9am-4am, Hub, Ingham
Saturday 28 February
Ingham Leukamia Foundation Hoy & Cent Sale, 12:30pm, QCWA Hall, Halifax
Tuesday 3 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 5 March
Technology Classes, 10am–1.30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 7 March
Tully BoxSing Club Boxing Tournament, 1pm-7pm, Tully
Fun While Fundraising, 4pm, Ingham North
Sugar Contractors Rural First Aid & Information Night, Noorla Bowls Club, Ingham
Tuesday 10 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 12 March
Technology Classes, 10am-1.30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 14 March
Night Show: Damien Leith in Concert, 5pm – 7pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Monday 16 March
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 17 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 18 March
Morning Melodies: The Sound of Julie by Suellen Cusack, 10.30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Harmony Day at Cardwell State School, 11am, 43 Victoria Street, Cardwell
Thursday 19 March
LiquaForce BBQ & Drinks “Meet & Greet”, 11am-2pm, Ingham Shire Hall
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 20 March
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Androgyny” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Opening Performance of “In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, 6:30pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
Tuesday 24 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session),10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 26 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 28 March
Go Wild 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony, 9am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Tuesday 31 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session),10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 2 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 7 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 9 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 11 April
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
The much-loved FOCUS Photography Awards Exhibition has returned to Mission Arts, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to showcase their work in one of the region’s most anticipated annual exhibitions.
Sponsored by Tassal, the awards have been a staple on the local arts calendar since 2011, drawing entrants from across Far North Queensland, including Cairns, Townsville and the Tablelands.
This year’s exhibition features 13 categories and a total of $2,450 in prizes. In addition to category awards, entrants are eligible for the Display Team Prize, Judges’ Choice Award and People’s Choice Award, thanks to the support of local sponsors.
The exhibition will officially open on Friday, 13 March at 6pm with a ticketed Opening Night and Awards Presentation. It will remain on display from 13 March to 21 April, with the gallery open daily from 10am to 2pm. Works will also be available to view and purchase online, and the People’s Choice winner will be announced on 22 April.
Featured categories include the Underwater Photography Award, sponsored by Great Barrier Reef Safaris, celebrating the region’s marine environment. Other categories span Abstract and Still Life, Macro, People, Animals, Sports/Action, Travel, Wet Tropics Flora and Fauna, plus landscape, seascape and townscape themes. Youth sections are open to both primary and secondary students.
Entries close on Friday, 27 February at 2pm, with printed works to be delivered in early March to Tully Mission Beach Road, MARCS Park, Mission Beach. A Judges’ Commentary and Feedback Session will be held on Saturday, 14 March.
For full details, including entry guidelines and key dates, visit the Mission Arts website: missionarts.org.au
Underwater Photography is a key category of the awards! Photo source: @greatbarrierreefsafaris
Hinchinbrook was buzzing on Friday as award winning Australian artist Tones and I lit up the Ingham Showgrounds, drawing a crowd of about 5,000 people for a night that blended big stage energy with unmistakable country hospitality.
A little rain couldn’t wash away the excitement as Ingham showed up loud, proud and united, proving once again that this community never shies away from a great night out.
The performance came after Tones and I challenged regional towns across Australia to show why she should bring a special one-off show to their community.
HINCHINBROOK STRIKES THE RIGHT TONES AS 5,000 FANS TURN OUT IN FORCE
Hinchinbrook rallied with passion and creativity as shopfronts were transformed, murals appeared across the district, social media lit up with messages of support, and locals shared stories of what makes their region unique. Love shared from world class fishing and thriving birdlife to its proud sugar industry heritage.
That groundswell of community spirit ultimately secured Ingham as the chosen destination.
Ahead of the show, Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Cr Ramon Jayo — a proud Macknade cane farmer with more than 30 years of experience in local government — officially welcomed Tones and I to the region.
In a gesture reflecting Hinchinbrook’s deep agricultural roots, he presented her with a cane knife, symbolic of farming families who have shaped the district.
Mayor Jayo said the event was a significant moment for Hinchinbrook.
“When an artist like Tones and I comes to Ingham, it’s a big deal for a town like ours,” Mayor Jayo said.
“We’re a hardworking community built on agriculture and small business, and nights like this give people a chance to come together and enjoy something special close to home.
“Seeing families out, kids having fun and local businesses busy — that’s what it’s all about.”
The impact was felt well beyond the stage. Local eateries, cafés and accommodation providers reported strong trade with some experiencing their busiest night in years.
It’s estimated that one Friday night will add an estimated $221,000 to the local Hinchinbrook economy, through increased spend on hospitality, retail, accommodation and event suppliers.
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism President Mary Brown said the event demonstrated the shire’s capability and potential.
“To host an event of this scale with such a short turnaround — and still achieve the attendance we did — has clearly shown performers what Hinchinbrook is capable of,” Ms Brown said.
“It proves that our shire has the capacity and potential to host and accommodate events of this size well into the future.”
She said the experience had been uplifting for local businesses and the broader community.
“The excitement and enthusiasm we’ve witnessed throughout this process has been an incredible morale booster,” she said.
“This time of year is traditionally commercially slow, the mood can be sombre and negative sentiment often rises. This event has given our community something positive to rally around, and that has been just as valuable as the concert itself.”
Mayor Jayo also extended his gratitude to the wider community and acknowledged the community effort that helped secure the concert.
“When the challenge was put forward, our community didn’t hesitate and a big thank you to Justine Stoddart for kicking it off,” he said.
“Businesses, families, community groups and volunteers all stepped up. That collective effort is what brought Tones and I to Ingham, and it’s something we should be incredibly proud of.”
On behalf of the community, Council extends its thanks to Tones and I, her team, event partners, local businesses, schools, community organisations and every community member who helped bring the night to life.
The Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms burst into life this week as students at St Peter’s Catholic School celebrated the start of the school year with a vibrant display of personalised artwork. Each creation told a unique story: handprints and footprints marked their arrival, cupcakes represented their age, and carefully placed matchsticks showed the number of people in their family. Pieces of string illustrated how tall they’ve grown, while brightly coloured flowers highlighted each child's favourite colour. Completing the display, students proudly shared what they are good at. Together, the artworks form a joyful snapshot of a confident and creative learning community and the promise of things to come at St Peter’s.
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Older children suit me best, and I can happily get to know younger ones too, as long as they’re kind and understanding while I settle in. If you’re looking for a sweet soul who will blossom into a devoted companion, I’d love to meet you—and maybe steal your heart this belated Valentine’s
To meet Queenie, fill in an inquiry form at: https://www.angelpawsinc.com.au/forms.html.
Included in adoption fee of $210 Desexed, micro-chipped, up to date vaccinations, flea/tick/intestinal worm treated.
DOB: 6/08/2020
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Kid friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Yes
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Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors only
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Tuesday 17 February
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Café Crawl, 9am-12pm, Hub, Ingham
Green Thumbs Club, 2.30pm-3.30pm, Community Garden
Wednesday 18 February
Clue Crew Canasta, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Thursday 19 February
Morning Melodies: Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy, 10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Technology Classes, 10am–1:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Street, Ingham.
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am–12pm Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham.
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Sensory Storytime,10.30am–11.30am – TYTO Conference and Events Centre, Ingham
Friday 20 February
Seniors Advocacy, 9am-4pm, Hub, Ingham
Between the Beats Markets, 4pm-8pm, Markets at the Mosaic
Tones and I, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds
Saturday 21 February
Diesel by Request’ 26, 7pm-9pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Sunday 22 February
FREE Future Ready Hinchinbrook Workshop, 8am-12pm, NQ Makers’ Collective Function Room
Monday 23 February
Empowering Women’s Gen XYZ, 9.30am-11.30am, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Creative Corner, 2pm-3.30pm, Hub, Ingham
Tuesday 24 February
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 25 February
Clue Crew Canasta, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Thursday 26 February
Technology Classes,10am–1.30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Mens Group, 9am-12am, Hub, Ingham
Mahjong, 1pm-3pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session) - 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 27 February
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9am-4pm, Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham
Seniors Advocacy, 9am-4am, Hub, Ingham
Tuesday 3 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 5 March
Technology Classes, 10am–1.30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 7 March
Tully BoxSing Club Boxing Tournament, 1pm-7pm, Tully
Fun While Fundraising, 4pm, Ingham North
Sugar Contractors Rural First Aid & Information Night, Noorla Bowls Club, Ingham
Tuesday 10 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 12 March
Technology Classes, 10am-1.30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 14 March
Night Show: Damien Leith in Concert, 5pm – 7pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am-11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Monday 16 March
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
Tuesday 17 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Wednesday 18 March
Morning Melodies: The Sound of Julie by Suellen Cusack, 10.30am-12pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham
Harmony Day at Cardwell State School, 11am, 43 Victoria Street, Cardwell
Thursday 19 March
LiquaForce BBQ & Drinks “Meet & Greet”, 11am-2pm, Ingham Shire Hall
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 20 March
TYTO Regional Art Gallery “Androgyny” Exhibition Opening, 6pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
Opening Performance of “In Good Audience” by Ingham Theatre Group One Act Plays, 6:30pm, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre
Tuesday 24 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session),10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 26 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Saturday 28 March
Go Wild 2026 Baby Welcoming Ceremony, 9am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Tuesday 31 March
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session),10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 2 April
Easter Extravaganza Exhibition, 5pm, Ingham Showgrounds
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 7 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 9 April
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
On Friday 13th February, Mission Arts iconic ‘Threads’ exhibition opened at Ingham’s TYTO Regional Art Gallery. Produced with the assistance of the Mission Beach Community Arts Association, the threads exhibition has been running in Mission Beach for 10 years.
“I was talking to a previous director, and she asked if I thought of any exhibitions that would be good to travel with to other galleries. I suggested threads”, said Threads Coordinator Sally Moroney.
“I said that if we came down to Hinchinbrook, it would be great to involve local artists from Ingham, so it has the local connection."
The exhibition boasts an extraordinary amount of versatility in its curation.
“The great thing about the exhibition is that even though it’s broadly connected by the theme of fibre and textile, there’s such a variety of techniques that the different artists use,” added Sally.
“There’s basketry, embroidery, hand embroidery, machine embroidery and weaving.”
The exhibition also features experimental and inventive uses of materials for stunning art displays.
“There’s even creations where little abstracts are made out of coconut fibre.”
The gallery features work from the Ghost Net Collective, a special award-winning art group.
“They do amazing artwork from the fishing nets and rope found along the beaches. They work with all the beach debris, fishing nets and rope from around the cape. They help with collecting and making amazing work out of it,” she explained.
“The work they’ve got in there at the moment has won a major prize at the World of Wearable Art in New Zealand, from Wellington. It’s world famous.”
Sally expressed immense gratitude towards the council for their support.
“The council provide this great gallery space. You don’t get that kind of support in a lot of communities. To be able to spread out and fill up this beautiful gallery space is wonderful. The help from gallery stuff is fantastic as well.”
The goal of the Threads exhibition is to highlight work that may otherwise go unrecognised.
“With fibre and textile arts, they’re inclined to be underappreciated. People think it’s just someone stitching at home. They don’t always regard that it’s a really serious art form that can be manifested in so many different ways,” she said.
“Whether it’s pelting basketry, textile work, printing, dyeing or an array of techniques, it can become world class art. When you see beautiful gallery standard fibre and textile art, you really appreciate it. The work just as valuable as canvas paintings or carved statues.”
The Threads exhibition offers a great experience for those with a keen interest in art. It is wonderful to see brilliant works introduced to the Hinchinbrook region.
The exhibition will be on display until the Saturday 14th March, so don’t hesitate to see it before it leaves.
Byline: Sebastian Conidi
Tucked away in a small suburban street in Cardwell, there lies a room full of puzzles, paintings and a vast array of creative projects in the process. African animals, Australian wildlife, flowers, patterns, people, shapes and colours. These all fill the workshop as Keith Haack and Maxine Edwards continue to produce creative works, refusing to let age slow them down.
At 90 years of age, Keith is more energised than ever, as he continues to work on complex puzzles and produce interesting works of art. A tough battle with diabetes meant Keith had to move into an aged care facility.
“I went there. I just left everything behind. I was so crook,” said Keith.
But the challenge would prove to be a great opportunity, as Keith used the circumstances to pursue arts and craft.
“I started going around every morning and saying hello to old people. Then I got on to more things. I met this lady, she was a volunteer at the home.”
That lady is Maxine Edwards, who at 71 lives with Keith, as they spend their days sorting through complex puzzles and creating new artworks. After a stint at the home, Keith moved into Maxine’s flat, now the main production studio.
Maxine and Keith are both half blind, with Maxine unfortunately losing her eye to cancer. Despite this, the pair continue to work on their projects, keeping their minds active and focused. Although the collection is growing, they continue to eagerly search for whatever they can get their hands on.
“We get [puzzles] wherever we go”.
Keith is immensely proud of his current projects, which includes a staggering 6000-piece puzzle - their most ambitious challenge yet. The dark pieces and huge set pose a task that may take months but is it exciting to see what will happen once it’s completed.
With a background in building and engineering, Keith has always kept his mind and body active with craft work, however this current endeavour has allowed his creativity to flourish with no signs of slowing down.
Above all, Keith’s greatest hope is that he can get fellow elderly locals to participate.
“It’s important to get people to use their brains”.
Creative tasks such as puzzles, paintings and illustrations can be an incredibly productive way to stay active and keep the mind moving. Keith spoke of the importance and has made a strong call for the community to get involved. He wants more elderly people to join in so that they can keep their mind sharp and focused.
As it the studio continues to grow, it is exciting to see the work being done. If you, or someone you know, may be interested, don’t hesitate to get in contact with Keith himself at: 0429 665 645.
Photo credit: Sebastian Conidi
The Bissons Electrical People’s Choice Award at the 47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards has been awarded to The Catch, a painting by 17-year-old artist Hamish Darveniza. The work depicts a jaguar and a caiman engaged in a dramatic struggle, and attracted strong attention from visitors throughout the exhibition.
The painting was noted for its detailed realism and dynamic composition, which resonated with audiences and ultimately secured the popular vote.
Community and Cultural Services Portfolio Councillor Donna Marbelli said community engagement with this year’s exhibition had been particularly strong. She described the winning artwork as bold and full of energy, noting that the People’s Choice Award reflects a genuine public response to work that connects with viewers.
At just 17, Hamish is already building a successful career as an artist with recognition for a number of art works already under his belt.
The Hinchinbrook Art Awards continue to highlight creative talent from across the region and attract significant community interest each year. The event serves as one of North Queensland’s most anticipated cultural events and is hosted at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery in Ingham.
The awards have seen great success over the years, growing steadily in both scale and reputation and cementing their place as a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar. Each year, the Hinchinbrook Art Awards attract an increasing number of entries and visitors, reflecting a strong and ongoing appetite for the arts within the community. The exhibition not only provides a professional platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work, but also encourages dialogue, education, and appreciation of visual art among local audiences.
Supporting the arts in the region is vital to nurturing creative talent, strengthening cultural identity, and enriching community life. Events such as the Hinchinbrook Art Awards help ensure that artists, particularly young and emerging creatives, have opportunities to be seen, valued, and celebrated close to home. They also deliver broader social and economic benefits, drawing visitors to the area and contributing to the vibrancy of local cultural spaces. Continued investment in regional arts affirms their importance as a means of expression, connection, and pride for the community as a whole.
Photo source: Facebook
By Sebastian Conidi
Known for the radio hits of Johnny Diesel and the Injectors, and eclectic songwriting of solo project Diesel, legendary Australian singer-songwriter Mark Lizotte will be coming to Ingham for a very special type of show. The BY REQUEST TOUR, will see audiences actively participating in the music, allowing fans to choose the songs they want to hear from Diesel’s immensely varied and impressive career. It will cross through Ingham Saturday 21st February via the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall.
Whether it be rock radio staples from 1989’s smash hit Johny Diesel & The Injectors, or fresh tracks from the most recent LP Bootleg Melancholy, audiences are in for a great night of spontaneity and improvisation.
This style of show originally begun in 2005, following Mark’s turn to solo performance. Over 20 years later, the by request style of show returns with updated features including the options of covers ranging from jazz standards to Rhianna. Despite such a varied career, Mark has been able to bring songs together for an eclectic ever-evolving set.
“I’ve kind of mingled them together. It’s like a family where you just keep adopting children and you introduce the new kids to the older ones,” he said.
“The songs play off each other. It’s always intriguing to hear how a new song is going to sit next to an older one.”
The current series of solo performances has it’s roots in New York in the early 2000’s, where Mark went to reinvent himself as a solo performer after splitting from the Injectors.
“I started doing solo shows there, because I saw people doing these shows by themselves and it looked like a lot of fun, although quite challenging as well,” Mark added.
“There’s definitely no place to hide. However, there is a really special connection with the audience – they can hear every little squeak and nuance. Vulnerability is a strength.”
As I spoke to Mark over the phone, I could tell that his talent and success were clearly defined by an immense passion for music. Though incredibly successful in his own right, he demonstrated humility, expressing his adoration for the artists that had inspired him.
“It was pretty amazing to support Bruce Springsteen. Seeing my amplifier next to his was surreal.”
Mark also expressed a great connection with Australian songwriters, such as Colin Hay of Men at Work.
“I remember seeing him at Queenscliff Music Festival in Victoria. I had played in the afternoon and he came on after. He just blew my mind. He was really comfortable and was able to convey so much with just an acoustic guitar and one pedal,” he said.
“The irony is that a lot of his songs are about anxiety and depression. They’re like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It’s really easy to think it’s a happy little pop song, but his themes run much deeper.”
It’s clear Mark’s musical journey has been nurtured by the people he’s played with.
“I saw a solo show of Neil Finn in New York where he actually invited me up. I discovered how solo performance could be about the power of suggestion,” he said.
“When I strip things back, I can still hear all the parts because of the power of what’s implied. I do little subtle things with my hands and voice to imply certain parts, but the brain fills in the rest. It’s an amazing thing, imagination.”
As a seasoned performer, Mark is “no stranger to the Bruce Highway”.
“Every stop along far north Queensland has a real looseness about it. The audiences are always real music lovers”.
The environment and beautiful landscape continue to play an active role in shaping the expression of the music.
“I think music is totally influenced by environment. Take Thelma Plum for instance, her music still has an Australian sound to it. It doesn’t just sound like 20 UK acts. I think it’s an Australian tradition to mix things people might not otherwise think of,” Mark recalled.
“When Beds are Burning hit the radio across the world, it was like no one had ever heard anything like it. It was jagged and angular, but it sounded like the Aussie bush fused with protest, heart and soul. The country we live in is brutal and beautiful at the same time.”
With a great deal of passion and experience on display, this is not a show you will want to miss. You can go to the Diesel website: dieselmuisc.com.au/shows for more details.
WHAT: Diesel By Request
WHEN: Saturday, 21st February, 7pm
WHERE: Hinchinbrook Shire Hall,
Photo credit: Jessie Lizotte
Hinchinbrook art lovers are invited to explore the creativity and craftsmanship of fibre and textile art when Threads, an exhibition by Mission Arts, opens at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery this Friday!
The exhibition opening will be held on Friday, 13 February 2026, from 6pm to 9pm, and will showcase a diverse collection of works created by the Mission Arts Fibre and Textile artists. The free opening night event will include canapés and a cash bar and is suitable for all ages.
Featuring techniques such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, weaving and printing, Threads highlights the skill and imagination of a collective of artists from the Cassowary Coast and surrounding regions.
The exhibition will remain on display from 6pm Friday, 13 February 2026, through to 4pm on Saturday, 14 March 2026, giving visitors several weeks to experience the works on show.
Bookings for the opening night are essential for catering purposes and can be made online at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
The Threads exhibition offers an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the stories, traditions and creativity stitched into fibre and textile art.
Tuesday 10 February
Weekly Community Bingo - Tuesday Session
10:30am
Every Tuesday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Thursday 12 February
Hinchinbrook Shire Library Technology Classes
10am – 1:30pm
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Playtime at the Library
10:30am – 12pm
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Weekly Community Bingo – Thursday Session
6:45pm
Every Thursday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Friday 13 February
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Beers by the Beach
5pm
Unwind with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Forrest Beach SLSC
Threads – Mission Arts Exhibition
6pm
Discover Threads, an exhibition showcasing the exquisite creations of the Mission Arts fibre and textile artists. Featuring intricate techniques, rich textures, and cultural storytelling, this exhibition celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the enduring art of fibre and textiles. Tickets at: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
TYTO Regional Art Gallery
Saturday 14 February
Parkrun
7am
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Palm Creek, Ingham & the Cardwell foreshore
Sunday 15 February
Weekly Community Bingo – Sunday Session
1:30pm
Every Sunday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Tuesday 17 February
Weekly Community Bingo – Tuesday Session
10:30am
Every Tuesday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Thursday 19 February
Morning Melodies: Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy
10:30am
Experience an intimate and acoustic tribute as Bloom brings to life the timeless music of Eva Cassidy, performing her beloved songs including “Songbird" and “Time After Time,” Bloom’s rich, soulful voice delivers a heartfelt homage to Eva Cassidy’s extraordinary talent and enduring legacy. Tickets: $25. Pre-purchase at hinchinbrooktickets.com.au or buy at the door. Doors open at 9:30am.
Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
Technology Classes
10am – 1:30pm
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Playtime at the Library
10:30am – 12pm
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Weekly Community Bingo – Thursday Session
6:45pm
Every Thursday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
If there’s one thing you can count on in Hinchinbrook, it’s that when our community comes together, big things happen, and the whole region proved it. Thanks to an extraordinary show of local support, Ingham is set to host the Tones and I concert, with the Ingham Showgrounds locked-in as the concert venue. The first round of 3000 tickets have been sold and the excitement is already buzzing from one end of the district to the other. Many out-of-towners have already booked up local stays and many eager businesses are making plans to fully capitalise on this Tones & I boom.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo said the result is a testament to what makes the Hinchinbrook community truly unique.
“We’ve got ordinary people doing extraordinary things — and that’s the magic of this place,” Mayor Jayo said.
“A huge congratulations to Justine Stoddart. From serving pizzas to sparking a community-wide movement, she’s shown what one passionate local can achieve. Justine, take a bow.”
The Mayor also paid tribute to the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and residents who backed the push with enthusiasm and genuine Hinchinbrook spirit.
“This was a whole-of-community effort. A round of applause to our Chamber, our businesses and every local who clicked, shared, voted and cheered this on,” he said. “When Hinchinbrook pulls together, there’s nothing we can’t do.”
Council will continue working closely with event organisers and will share full concert details as they’re confirmed.
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce President Mary Brown said the campaign showcased the strength of local collaboration.
Family Owned Established 1997
“This is what happens when we unite behind a common goal,” Ms Brown said. “The energy and determination from every corner of the community has been incredible — and now we get to celebrate with an event that will put Ingham on the map.”
Campaign lead Justine Stoddart said the result was beyond her wildest dreams.
“I’m just blown away,” Ms Stoddart said. “What started as a simple idea turned into something so much bigger because everyone jumped in to help. This is for Hinchinbrook — and I can’t wait to see the joy it brings.”
Tones and I made the official announcement on her Facebook page, saying:
“So we have decided to add 5 more shows. However, the first show on the 20th of February will be in…
Ingham!!!! I have seen it all! You guys went HARD — I can’t wait to come to your beautiful town!
We can’t wait to meet you all! We’ll visit as many small businesses as possible too! Now I need recommendations — where should we eat, stay, go? Experience?! Tones is coming! There are 4 more shows to come. Keep your eyes peeled! It’s not over yet! Love you.”
For now, Ingham and the Hinchinbrook region are savouring the moment — and gearing up for something amazing, with many plans in the works to make the weekend Tones & I come to Ingham a very special one.
Justine Stoddart has launched a new Facebook page after the success of the ‘Get “Tones AND I” to come to Ingham’ page. The new page, ‘Let’s TONES it up Ingham’, is designed to:
“show Tones and everyone visiting our wonderful slice of heaven for the weekend what we have to offer, food, clothing,
accommodation, entertainment, tourism experiences. Let’s put our community on show,” Ms Stoddart wrote.
Businesses are encouraged to post on
JOIN AS A MEMBER TODAY FOR ONLY $10 TO RECEIVE OUR MEMBER BENEFITS, INCLUDING:
• 10% discount on both meals and drinks.
• Accumulate points when your Membership card is used, & redeem through our in-house Kiosk machine at any time.
• Eligible for our weekly Membership Draw.
• $5 back to you on the month of your Birthday (via Kiosk Machine)
Facebook, tag Tones & I and the new group, and promote themselves for Tones and all the visitors Hinchinbrook will be welcoming.
Tuesday 3 February
Weekly Community Bingo – Tuesday Session
10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Tuesday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Wednesday 4 February
Thursday 5 February
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Weekly Community Bingo – Thursday Session
6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Thursday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Friday 6 February
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Saturday 7 February
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 8 February
Weekly Community Bingo – Sunday Session
1:30pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Sunday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Monday 9 February
Tuesday 10 February
Weekly Community Bingo – Tuesday Session
10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Tuesday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Wednesday 11 February
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Thursday 12 February
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Weekly Community Bingo – Thursday Session
6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Thursday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Friday 13 February
World Radio Day
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Threads – Mission Arts Exhibition
6:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham.
Discover Threads, an exhibition showcasing the exquisite creations of the Mission Arts fibre and textile artists. Featuring intricate techniques, rich textures, and cultural storytelling, this exhibition celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the enduring art of fibre and textiles. Tickets at: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
Saturday 14 February
Valentine's Day
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 15 February
Weekly Community Bingo – Sunday Session
1:30pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Sunday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Monday 16 February
Tuesday 17 February
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day/Lunar New Year
Weekly Community Bingo – Tuesday Session
10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Tuesday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Wednesday 18 February
Thursday 19 February
Morning Melodies: Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy
10:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham.
Experience an intimate and acoustic tribute as Bloom brings to life the timeless music of Eva Cassidy, performing her beloved songs including “Songbird" and “Time After Time,” Bloom’s rich, soulful voice delivers a heartfelt homage to Eva Cassidy’s extraordinary talent and enduring legacy. Tickets: $25. Pre-purchase at hinchinbrooktickets.com.au or buy at the door. Doors open at 9:30am.
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Weekly Community Bingo – Thursday Session
6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham.
Every Thursday at the RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy BINGO in a great atmosphere with friends, family, or on your own. Grab a bite to eat at the venue before or after the session and make a morning of it. For more information, contact info@herbertriverrsl.org.au or phone (07) 4776 5157.
Residents are invited to take part in a wide range of engaging and supportive programs at the Ingham Clubhouse, offering something for everyone throughout the week.
Located at the former Canegrowers Building, 11–13 Lannercost Street, Ingham, the Clubhouse provides a welcoming space for creativity, learning, relaxation, and social connection.
Creative minds can enjoy Craft with Bernice, a fun and relaxed session filled with art and laughter, as well as a Sewing Group where participants of all skill levels can learn and share techniques. Those who enjoy spending time in the kitchen can join the Cooking Club, discovering new recipes and building practical skills together.
For wellbeing and mindfulness, the Mindful Observation sessions focus on reflection and relaxation exercises, helping participants unwind in a calm environment. Green thumbs are encouraged to join the Gardening Club at the Community Garden, where members learn how to plant, nurture, harvest fruits, veggies and flowers.
Social activities are also a highlight, with Trivia and Board Games offering plenty of fun and friendly competition, while the popular Friday Social Outings take participants on new adventures each week.
Tuesday
10:00am–12:00pm Craft With Bernice
Bring your creative flair and crafty skills for a session full of art, laughter, and hands-on fun.
1:00pm–2:30pm Sewing Group
Learn and practise sewing skills in a friendly group, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro.
Wednesday
10:00am–12:00pm Cooking Club
Join the cooking club to whip up something delicious while learning new skills, discovering exciting recipes, or sharing your own tasty ideas.
1:00pm–2:30pm Mindful Observation
A calming session focused on reflection and relaxation exercises.
Thursday
9:30am–11:30am Gardening Club
Held at the Community Garden, this session is perfect for green thumbs looking to plant, nurture, harvest, and help keep the garden thriving.
1:00pm–3:00pm Trivia And Board Games
Test your knowledge with trivia or enjoy classic games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, and more.
Friday
9:00am–3:00pm Social Outing
A new adventure each week, from beach barbecues and community scavenger hunts to trips to nearby towns.
Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to contact Julie and the Ingham Clubhouse team on 07 4781 2690 or via email at ingham@selectability.com.au.
These activities are subject to change, but an up to date calendar can always be found through the Selectability website at www.selectability.com.au/whats-on/our-events/
The Hinchinbrook community got hyped up with the launch of a fantastic campaign – to get Tones and I to perform in Ingham!
For those who are unaware, Tones and I (a major pop singer) announced on her Facebook page that she would perform a concert in a random town. As per Tones' request, to enter the competition, a Facebook page was to be created, and the community with the most “noise” (comments, shares and likes) would win.
A Facebook page was created by a member of the community and called: Get “TONES AND I” to come to Ingham, and it saw a lot of traction with locals, businesses, and even our local member Wayde Chisea getting behind it and making a post with many were hilariously photoshopped images of Tones joining in the local comunity.
With the page amassing more than 1000 members in just a week, Hinchinbrook showed how they could all stand together to try and get the popstar to play our little regional town.
Thanks everyone, even the flashmobbers who got out to dance, you really put on a good show as the community screamed:
"Let's get Tones and I to come to Ingham!"
An exhibition that opened at the Tyto Regional Gallery on January 22 is challenging long-held assumptions about art and perception. Artist Dave Boucher, a former computer technician of 25 years and artist of 30 years, has opened a new body of work designed to show that colour blindness is not a barrier to painting, but simply a different way of seeing the world.
Through impressionist landscapes, detailed portraits and integrated technology, artist Dave Boucher invites viewers to experience art through his eyes, showing that colour blindness has never been a barrier to creativity but rather a defining influence on how he approaches his work and engages audiences.
“It doesn't matter if you're colour blind, you can still paint. And it's through my eyes, of showing how I do it.”
Boucher says questions about how he chooses colours are common, particularly from those unfamiliar with colour blindness.
“Because people say to me, how do you know what colour to paint? And I say, because it's written on the tube,” he laughed.
He explains that the greatest challenge comes when colours are mixed on the palette, as he perceives different hues to what most viewers would see. To manage this, he tends to work with bold colours, an approach that aligns naturally with his impressionist style.
Australia Day will be celebrated poolside across the Cassowary Coast this year, with free community pool parties inviting families, friends and neighbours to cool off and enjoy the day together.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council is hosting a series of relaxed, family-friendly pool parties on Monday, 26 January 2026, offering locals a fun way to mark the national day without the pressure of large-scale events.
From late morning through to the evening, swimming pools across the region will come alive with music, laughter and the unmistakable smell of a classic BBQ, as community groups fire up the sausage sizzles and welcome visitors through the gates.
Innisfail Swimming Pool: 10am – 2pm
Mission Beach Aquatic Centre: 10am – 2pm
Cardwell Swimming Pool: 10am – 2pm
Tully Swimming Pool: 3pm – 7pm
Entry to all events is free, making them an easy option for families looking for a low-cost way to spend Australia Day together. Alongside open swimming, there will be music to set the mood and plenty of opportunity to relax, catch up with friends or meet new faces.
The events are supported by the National Australia Day Council, along with local swimming and fitness providers including Marlin Coast Swimming and Fitness, Grimsey’s Aquatics and Cotter Aquatic Swim and Fitness. Local community groups will also play a key role on the day, hosting BBQs and helping create a welcoming atmosphere at each location.
Mayor Teresa Millwood said Council was proud to work alongside local organisations and volunteers to deliver the celebrations.
“Council is proud to partner with the National Australia Day Council, local aquatic providers and community groups who give their time and support to deliver these events for our community,” she said.
Cr Trudy Tschui said the pool parties reflected the spirit of Australia Day at a local level.
“Australia Day is about coming together as a community, and these pool parties offer a safe, welcoming and enjoyable way for families, friends and neighbours to celebrate locally,” she said.
For more information about Australia Day events across the Cassowary Coast, visit the Council website or contact Council directly.
See you poolside this Australia Day on the Cassowary Coast!
Tuesday 20 January
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland
Wednesday 21 January
Double Daws Recording Studio
10:00am – 12:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Learn about recording and music production in this interactive session. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Thursday 22 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
First 5 Forever Playtime
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Through My Eyes – David Boucher Exhibition
6:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham.
Experience Through My Eyes, a stunning exhibition by David Boucher, a colour-blind artist whose portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes radiate confident use of colour. The exhibition celebrates perspective, resilience, and imagination, showcasing the surprising beauty that emerges when creativity is unbound by limitation. FREE event, book tickets on Hinchinbrooktickets.com.au for catering numbers.
Friday 23 January
2026 Australia Day Awards Ceremony - Cassowary Coast Region
Attend the 2026 Australia Day Awards Ceremony, recognising the outstanding individuals, groups, and organisations who have made exceptional contributions to the Cassowary Coast community. Forming part of the Australia Day long weekend celebrations. Further details about the venue and program will be shared closer to the event date via Council channels.
Summer Reading Club Party
10:30am at Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Return all completed Reading Book Logs and enjoy book-themed party fun. Cheer for the winners as prizes, including the Most Read Book Prize and Raffle Ticket Prize, are announced and presented! For more information, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4776 4614.
Friendship Bracelet Workshop
12:00pm–1:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham.
Get creative at the Friendship Bracelet Workshop at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library. Learn how to make colourful friendship bracelets and take home your own handmade creations. This fun, hands-on activity is perfect for all skill levels. FREE event with no bookings required.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Saturday 24 January
International Day of Education
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Artist Talk: Through My Eyes – David Boucher
10:30am, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham.
Join artist David Boucher for an engaging artist talk exploring Through My Eyes, his remarkable exhibition created entirely through intuition as a completely colourblind artist. Discover the stories behind his striking portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes, and gain insight into his creative process and use of colour. Bookings made at: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
Sunday 25 January
Monday 26 January
Public Holiday - Australia Day
2026 Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Ceremony
9:00am, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham.
Celebrate Australia Day with the 2026 Hinchinbrook Shire ceremony, featuring Australiana entertainment, a citizenship ceremony, the introduction of the Australia Day Ambassador, and the presentation of the 2026 Australia Day Awards. Residents who share their birthday with Australia Day are specially invited to join in the festivities.
Forrest Beach Australia Day Celebrations
9:00am–1:00pm, Progress Park, Forrest Beach.
Join the Forrest Beach community for a fun-filled Australia Day celebration with entertainment for all ages. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle, drinks, and lamingtons with activities like thong throwing for kids, broom tossing for ladies, and shovel throwing for men. Explore market stalls and emergency services demonstrations. Alternative venue at the Community Function Centre on Wattle Street if it rains.
Celebrate Australia Day The Hinchinbrook Way - With A Splash!
11:30am – 4:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre, 31 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the community for a FREE Australia Day pool party, perfect for all ages. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle, DJ and bubble machine, craft activities, outdoor games, pool toys, disco prizes, face painting and temporary tattoos. Bring your family and friends and celebrate Australia Day with a splash at the pool.
Tuesday 27 January
Wednesday 28 January
Thursday 29 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 30 January
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Saturday 31 January
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
The Ingham Theatre Group is gearing up for an exciting and dynamic 2026 season, bringing a vibrant mix of performances, hands-on workshops, and youth opportunities to the heart of the Hinchinbrook community. As a cornerstone of local culture and creativity, the group continues to expand its offerings beyond traditional productions, engaging audiences of all ages with theatre that entertains, educates, and inspires.
Founded more than 50 years ago, the Ingham Theatre Group has grown into a beloved fixture in the region’s arts scene, showcasing dramatic and comedic works that reflect local talent, collaborative spirit, and community engagement.
This year’s calendar is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious yet, with the return of the highly popular theatre restaurant. A night that transforms the Ingham Bowls Club into a warm, convivial space where patrons enjoy a gourmet meal alongside a theatrical performance. It’s a unique night out that blends gastronomy with storytelling and invites the audience to be part of the fun—an experience that continues to draw strong support from the community.
A major focus for the group in 2026 is fostering the next generation of performers and theatre lovers. Building on initiatives like the children’s theatre program launched in 2025, which provided a 10-week intensive experience in performance and stagecraft for young participants, the Ingham Theatre Group has expanded its offerings.
These learning opportunities include acting and improvisation workshops, stagecraft and technical theatre sessions, and youth-specific performance projects. The group’s junior and youth theatre divisions are designed to engage children and teenagers, offering them a supportive environment to build confidence, teamwork, and artistic skills, all culminating in performances that showcase their talents to family and friends.
President Alan Giles says that the 2026 season is about deepening community involvement and broadening access to the arts. “We’re thrilled with how the group has blossomed,” Giles said. “From our traditional stage productions to our immersive theatre restaurant nights and the vibrant energy of our junior and youth theatre programs, there’s something for everyone this year. It’s a celebration of creativity and connection—and we can’t wait to share it with Ingham and the wider region.”
With its blend of performances, workshops, and community engagement, the Ingham Theatre Group continues to be a dynamic force in North Queensland’s cultural landscape. Whether you’re a lifelong theatre fan or looking for a fun night out—or even a young person ready to take the stage—there’s plenty to look forward to in 2026.
For further information or to contact Ingham Theatre Group, please email secretary@inghamtheatregroup.org.au
Tuesday 13 January
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland
Wednesday 14 January
World Logic Day
Thursday 15 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
First 5 Forever Playtime
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 16 January
STEAM – BRIO STEM Builder and Little Bits
10:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Build, create, and experiment with STEM kits in this hands-on workshop. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Services Australia – Community Support
10:30am – 2:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Drop in for assistance and information from Services Australia, including help with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Saturday 17 January
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend
8:00am – 5:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
Bring old household items containing embedded batteries for safe disposal at no charge. Do not remove batteries yourself—bring the entire device. Some items, including TVs, computers, mobile phones, oversized items, and electric vehicle batteries, are not accepted. For more information, visit the Recycle Mate website.
Hoodwinked – Movie Screening
9:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Enjoy a fun family movie, Hoodwinked!. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Sunday 18 January
Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend
8:00am – 5:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
Bring old household items containing embedded batteries for safe disposal at no charge. Do not remove batteries yourself—bring the entire device. Some items, including TVs, computers, mobile phones, oversized items, and electric vehicle batteries, are not accepted. For more information, visit the Recycle Mate website.
Monday 19 January
Tuesday 20 January
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland
Wednesday 21 January
Double Daws Recording Studio
10:00am – 12:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Learn about recording and music production in this interactive session. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Thursday 22 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
First 5 Forever Playtime
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Through My Eyes – David Boucher Exhibition
6:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham.
Experience Through My Eyes, a stunning exhibition by David Boucher, a colour-blind artist whose portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes radiate confident use of colour. The exhibition celebrates perspective, resilience, and imagination, showcasing the surprising beauty that emerges when creativity is unbound by limitation. FREE event, book tickets on Hinchinbrooktickets.com.au for catering numbers.
Friday 23 January
Summer Reading Club Party
10:30am at Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Return all completed Reading Book Logs and enjoy book-themed party fun. Cheer for the winners as prizes, including the Most Read Book Prize and Raffle Ticket Prize, are announced and presented! For more information, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4776 4614.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Saturday 24 January
International Day of Education
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 25 January
Monday 26 January
Public Holiday - Australia Day
Celebrate Australia Day The Hinchinbrook Way - With A Splash!
11:30am – 4:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre, 31 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the community for a FREE Australia Day pool party, perfect for all ages. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle, DJ and bubble machine, craft activities, outdoor games, pool toys, disco prizes, face painting and temporary tattoos. Bring your family and friends and celebrate Australia Day with a splash at the pool.
Tuesday 27 January
Wednesday 28 January
Thursday 29 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 30 January
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
An afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Unwide with friends while soaking up ocean views. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door!
Saturday 31 January
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
For many travellers, Egypt isn’t just another destination, it’s a lifelong dream. Standing before the Great Pyramids or descending into an ancient tomb in the Valley of the Kings is one of those rare travel moments that stays with you forever. Experiences like these deserve to be done properly.
This starts by travelling with the experts who know Egypt inside out. Hi, that’s us!
In a country layered with thousands of years of history, local knowledge makes all the difference. On a Bunnik Tour to Egypt, you’ll travel alongside a university-qualified Egyptologist, transforming each visit from a simple photo opportunity into a richer understanding of the people, rituals and stories that shaped this ancient civilisation. From decoding hieroglyphs to sharing insights you won’t find in a guidebook, expert-led touring brings Egypt’s past to life.
Egypt holds a special place in the heart of Bunnik Tours — between the Bunnik family, Dennis, Sacha and Marion have travelled to the region more than 50 times, so it’s safe to say you’re in good hands. Decades of firsthand travel have shaped itineraries that go beyond the expected.
From the iconic pyramids to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, these tours are crafted to ensure that if Egypt is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, it’s one worth remembering.
Tuesday 6 January
Full Day Fun Gymnastics Workshop
8:00am – 3:00pm, Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper Street, Ingham.
Join the team at Flames Gymnastics for an exciting full-day workshop. Open to children aged 5 years and above with no prior experience required, this introduction to gymnastics includes trampolines, bars, and floor tumbling. Please bring lunch, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing suitable for running, jumping, and tumbling. Limited spots are available, so book early to avoid missing out. Bookings: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Wednesday 7 January
Gymnastics Bounce Workshop
10:30am – 12:30pm, Ingham Showgrounds, corner Cooper Street and Miles Street, Ingham.
Join the team at Flames Gymnastics for an engaging morning of bounce fun. The session includes trampoline, double mini trampoline, and tumbling, with experienced coaches helping participants build their skills and learn new tricks. Please bring snacks, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing suitable for active movement. Limited spots are available, so book early to avoid missing out. Bookings: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
Thursday 8 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
First 5 Forever Playtime
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 9 January
STEAM – BRIO STEM Builder and Little Bits
10:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Build, create, and experiment with STEM kits in this hands-on workshop. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Services Australia – Community Support
10:30am – 2:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Drop in for assistance and information from Services Australia, including help with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 10 January
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 11 January
Monday 12 January
Tuesday 13 January
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland
Wednesday 14 January
World Logic Day
Thursday 15 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
First 5 Forever Playtime
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 16 January
STEAM – BRIO STEM Builder and Little Bits
10:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Build, create, and experiment with STEM kits in this hands-on workshop. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Services Australia – Community Support
10:30am – 2:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Drop in for assistance and information from Services Australia, including help with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 17 January
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend
8:00am – 5:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
Bring old household items containing embedded batteries for safe disposal at no charge. Do not remove batteries yourself—bring the entire device. Some items, including TVs, computers, mobile phones, oversized items, and electric vehicle batteries, are not accepted. For more information, visit the Recycle Mate website.
Hoodwinked – Movie Screening
9:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Enjoy a fun family movie, Hoodwinked!. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Sunday 18 January
Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend
8:00am – 5:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, and Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
Bring old household items containing embedded batteries for safe disposal at no charge. Do not remove batteries yourself—bring the entire device. Some items, including TVs, computers, mobile phones, oversized items, and electric vehicle batteries, are not accepted. For more information, visit the Recycle Mate website.
Monday 19 January
Tuesday 20 January
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland
Wednesday 21 January
Double Daws Recording Studio
10:00am – 12:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Learn about recording and music production in this interactive session. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Thursday 22 January
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
First 5 Forever Playtime
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A special playtime session for little ones and their caregivers. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Through My Eyes – David Boucher Exhibition
6:00pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham.
Experience Through My Eyes, a stunning exhibition by David Boucher, a colour-blind artist whose portraits, landscapes, and cityscapes radiate confident use of colour. The exhibition celebrates perspective, resilience, and imagination, showcasing the surprising beauty that emerges when creativity is unbound by limitation. FREE event, book tickets on Hinchinbrooktickets.com.au for catering numbers.
Friday 23 January
Summer Reading Club Party
10:30am at Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Return all completed Reading Book Logs and enjoy book-themed party fun. Cheer for the winners as prizes, including the Most Read Book Prize and Raffle Ticket Prize, are announced and presented! For more information, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4776 4614.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 24 January
International Day of Education
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together and enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 25 January
Monday 26 January
Public Holiday - Australia Day
The Lucinda Hotel is set to be the place to celebrate this festive season, with two big parties planned to see out 2025 in style. Locals and visitors alike are invited to enjoy live music, great food and a lively atmosphere across Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve.
Boxing Day celebrations kick off with the hotel open from morning through to midnight, offering lunch and dinner service throughout the day. The evening entertainment features live music by Bindi Cussen, taking to the stage from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. It is the perfect way to relax after Christmas Day and catch up with friends by the coast.
The celebrations continue into New Year’s Eve, with the Lucinda Hotel pulling out all the stops to welcome in 2026. Doors open at 10:00am and the party rolls on until 2:00am. Live music by Lukey and Snake will get the night started from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, followed by DJ Wayne Newton from 10:00pm through to the early hours.
Adding to the festivities, the Lucinda Hotel will also feature live music every night from 27 to 31 December, making it a great destination across the entire holiday period. A courtesy bus will be available for both major event nights, with bookings required in advance.
With great entertainment, food and transport sorted, the Lucinda Hotel is inviting everyone to gather their friends and celebrate the end of 2025 the Lucinda way.
WHAT: Boxing Day Party
WHEN: Friday 26 December 2025, 10:00am–12:00am
WHERE: Lucinda Hotel
WHAT: New Year’s Eve Party
WHEN: Wednesday 31 December 2025, 10:00am–2:00am
WHERE: Lucinda Hotel
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The TYTO Regional Art Gallery will welcome the community to the opening of Through My Eyes, an exhibition by artist David Boucher that challenges perceptions of colour, creativity and visual expression.
Despite being colourblind, Boucher produces striking portraits, landscapes and cityscapes that are rich in energy and emotion. Working instinctively, his practice offers a rare and compelling perspective, inviting audiences to reconsider how colour, feeling and interpretation intersect. Through My Eyes presents a body of work that is both surprising and deeply engaging, revealing creativity beyond conventional ways of seeing.
The exhibition will officially open with a special opening night celebration, followed by an artist talk later in the week, providing audiences with an opportunity to hear directly from Boucher about his process and artistic journey.
Exhibition Opening Night
WHAT: Through My Eyes Exhibition Opening Night
WHEN: Thursday 22 January 2025 6:00pm
WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Free entry. Cash bar available. Canapés provided. Bookings are essential for catering purposes.
Artist Talk
WHAT: Artist Talk With David Boucher
WHEN: Saturday 24 January 2025 10:30am
WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
The exhibition will be on display from 6:00pm Thursday 22 January 2026 until 4:00pm Saturday 7 February 2026. TYTO Regional Art Gallery is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Tuesday 23 December
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Wednesday 24 December
Christmas Eve
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 25 December
Christmas Day
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Friday 26 December
Boxing Day
Wednesday 31 December
New Years Eve
Tuesday 16 December
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Robotics Workshop
10:00am - 11:00am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Dive into the world of robotics and learn how robots work through fun, hands-on activities. This free workshop requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Wednesday 17 December
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 18 December
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Gymnastics Bounce Workshop
10:00am – 12:00pm, Ingham Showgrounds, corner Cooper Street and Miles Street, Ingham.
Join the team at Flames Gymnastics for an engaging morning of bounce fun. The session includes trampoline, double mini trampoline, and tumbling, with experienced coaches helping participants build their skills and learn new tricks. Please bring snacks, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing suitable for active movement. Limited spots are available, so book early to avoid missing out. Bookings: hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Sensory Storytime
10:30am - 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Babies and toddlers will enjoy play based learning with hands-on sensory play activities designed to encourage development of fine and gross motor skills. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Late Night Shopping – Festive Second Round
5:00pm – 9:00pm, Ingham township precincts, including Lannercost Street, Mercer Lane, and Palm Terrace.
After a hugely successful first evening, Hinchinbrook Shire Council is bringing back Late Night Shopping for another festive celebration. Explore a wide range of local shops, market stalls, and pop-up dining, enjoy Christmas carols from the Ingham Theatre Group and live performances by Obsession, and snap family photos with Santa in the NQ Makers Function Room. Don’t miss this chance to support local traders and soak up the festive summer atmosphere.
Friday 19 December
Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822
Discovery Microscope
10:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Explore the microscopic world in this fun science session for curious minds. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Services Australia – Community Support
10:30am – 2:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Drop in for assistance and information from Services Australia, including help with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support services. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 20 December
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Markets at the Mosaic
8:00am - 12:00pm in Mercer Lane, Ingham.
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats! You'll find something for everyone, there's jewellery, softcrafts, beautiful artwork and so much more!
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Movie Screening
9:30am – 11:30am, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Cool down with a festive movie! Bring the family and enjoy Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. This free event requires no bookings. For more information, contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 07 4776 4614 or email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au AND Snap a photo at the event and tag Hinchinbrook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.
Sunday 21 December
Lucinda Markets
7:00am – 11:30am at Borello Park, Lucinda Foreshore.
These charming markets take place in the scenic Borello Park, right on the beautiful Lucinda foreshore. Enjoy a relaxed morning browsing a variety of stalls featuring plants, crafts, preloved items, local artisans, and more. Be sure to arrive early as the homemade cakes and biscuits are always popular and tend to sell out fast! Site fee is $8 for a 3x3m space. To book a stall, contact Linda Hunt on 0436 047 358.
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
8:00am – 12:00pm at Rotary Park, Ingham.
Held under the shade of Ingham’s iconic raintrees in Rotary Park, enjoy crafts, bric-a-brac, tropical plants, and local made treats! All stallholder fees are proudly donated to Palliative Care Ingham, supporting a vital local cause. For more infoor to book a site, please contact Linda on 0436 047 358.
Monday 22 December
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 23 December
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Wednesday 24 December
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 25 December
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
The junior members of the Ingham Theatre Club put on their final show of the year, a Christmas escapade featuring a hunt for missing presents and the lost Christmas fairy. After following the clues and engaging the laughing audience in the search, the great detective discovered that the naughty elves were behind the mischief.
With the mystery solved, the Christmas fairy sparkled back onto the stage, and the presents were returned under her pink and glittery guidance. A happy Christmas was enjoyed by all, and the Nutbush was danced in celebration.
Are you excited to see the fantastic light displays up around Hinchinbrook? Pack your kids or some friends into the car and go for a Christmas cruise around the 'Shire and enjoy some of the glittering displays the locals have put together. Please note this is a general list and some streets may have beem missed, Happy Christmas!
Ingham
Trebonne
Forrest Beach
Halifax
Lucinda
Cordelia
Toobanna
The Cassowary Coast Libraries are gearing up for a festive and creative Christmas school holiday season, with activities designed to entertain and inspire children across all four library branches. Families are invited to enjoy a range of hands-on craft sessions, artistic projects, and even a special Minibeast Wildlife Experience, bringing tiny critters to the hands of young explorers.
In Innisfail, budding crafters can create stained glass ornaments on Wednesday 17 December, before returning in January to make pipe cleaner animals on Thursday 15. The Minibeast Wildlife Experience will visit the library on Wednesday 7 January, offering an up-close encounter with fascinating critters.
Mission Beach Library will host a “Sketch to Shirt” workshop on Tuesday 16 December, followed by stained glass creations on Wednesday 14 January. Its Minibeast session is also on Wednesday 7 January, in the afternoon.
At Tully Library, children can make Christmas ornaments on Thursday 18 December and try rock painting on Thursday 15 January. The Minibeast Wildlife Experience will be held on Thursday 8 January. Cardwell Library rounds out the line-up with Christmas crafts on Wednesday 17 December, jigsaw photo frame activities on Wednesday 14 January, and its own Minibeast session on Thursday 8 January in the afternoon.
These sessions are expected to fill quickly, so families are encouraged to secure their spots early. For bookings and more information, call 1300 366 616 or visit the Cassowary Coast Libraries website.
Holiday Reading Sorted!
Did you know you can borrow up to 30 items on your library card? Load up on books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles and holiday favourites before the Christmas closure and enjoy a summer full of stories. Pop in, stock up and head into the break with your next great read ready to go!
When the school bell rings for the last time this year, parents everywhere ask the same question: “How do we keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank?” Hinchinbrook Shire Library has the answer and it’s bursting with creativity, curiosity, and a dash of holiday magic.
From Monday 15 December 2025 through Saturday 24 January 2026, the library will swap its quiet corners for a whirlwind of fun. Think of it as a passport to adventure and no flights required!
The program kicks off with Summer Reading Club Fun, a celebration of stories that will whisk young readers away to worlds where dragons roam and heroes triumph. It’s the perfect way to spark imaginations before the festive season takes over.
But that’s just the first chapter. Every day, the library will hum with arts and crafts, games, LEGO building, and even an interactive projector that turns learning into play. For the tech-savvy and the curious, robotics workshops will let kids build and program their own creations — because who wouldn’t want to say they made a robot over the holidays?
Science lovers can peer into the microscopic world with Discovery Microscope, while budding engineers will get their hands on STEAM activities, from BRIO STEM Builder kits to an Architecture Kit that could inspire the next Frank Lloyd Wright. And for the littlest learners, First 5 Forever Playtime offers gentle, joyful sessions designed for early development.
Of course, no holiday program is complete without a little movie magic. Families can snuggle in for screenings of Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas and Hoodwinked, turning the library into a cozy cinema for a few hours.
And if music is more your beat, the Double Daws Recording Studio workshop will pull back the curtain on how songs are made—perfect for kids who dream of hitting the charts.
The grand finale? A Summer Reading Club Party on Friday, 23 January 2026, complete with a Friendship Bracelet Workshop to send kids back to school with handmade treasures and big smiles.
While the kids are busy creating, learning, and laughing, parents can take advantage of Services Australia drop-in sessions for practical help with Centrelink, Medicare, and more. It’s a win-win: fun for the kids, peace of mind for the grown-ups.
Best of all? Every single activity is FREE. No bookings, no stress — just turn up and dive in.
So, pack away the “I’m bored” chorus and make Hinchinbrook Shire Library your holiday headquarters. Because this summer, the best stories aren’t just in books — they’re happening right here.
For more details, visit Hinchinbrook Shire Library at 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4776 4614. When you attend one of the events, snap a photo and tag @Hinchinbrook Shire Council, @State Library of Queensland.
Tuesday 9 December
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 10 December
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Lucinda Progress Association Christmas Carols
4:00pm – 9:00pm at Borello Park, 9 Rigby Street, Lucinda.
Enjoy twilight markets followed by Christmas carols from 6:00pm, celebrating the festive season with the Lucinda community. Visit from Santa, talented performers, free face painting and balloon twisting, and incredible raffles!
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 11 December
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Ingham Community Shed Meeting (Midday Session)
12:00pm at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Final session will also be held here at 5pm.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Ingham Community Shed Meeting (Afternoon Session)
5:00pm at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Final session of the disaster preparedness residential meetings
Friday 12 December
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 13 December
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 14 December
Trebonne Action Group – Christmas In The Park
5:00pm at Leo Park, corner of Gordon and Sartoresi Streets, Trebonne.
Celebrate the festive season with the community at Leo Park. Further event details to come!
Monday 15 December
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Fun in the Library
10:30am at Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73-75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Collect your Reading Book Logs, browse and borrow even more books, and enjoy activities like DIY bookmarks, a Book Scavenger Hunt, and the “What Am I?” Riddle Challenge. It’s bound to be riddik-ulous fun! For more information, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4776 4614.
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 16 December
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Tuesday 2 December
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 3 December
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Trebonne Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Trebonne Community Hall, Argaet Street, Trebonne.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 4 December
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Friday 5 December
Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 6 December
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Community Tree Planting Day
9:00am–2:00pm at Mungalla Station, 1236 Forrest Beach Road, Allingham
Join Traditional Owners for a day of native shrub planting to help restore impacted flood land. Open to all ages, and no experience is required! Enjoy a BBQ lunch, browse community stalls, and hear a presentation from BirdLife Australia’s Simon Kennedy on endangered local bird species. An optional Gospel Sunset Concert will follow, offering music and cultural connection. Attendees should bring a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle. On arrival, drive to the homestead where transport will take you to the planting site. No RSVP is needed, but please do for catering purposes. For more information, contact Jacob Cassady on 0428 710 907.
Mt Fox Markets
11:00am at the Mt Fox camp grounds.
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758.
Leukaemia Ingham Branch XMAS Afternoon
1:30pm at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Join your hosts, the Leukaemia Foundation Ingham Branch for an afternoon of Hoy and a monster Cent Sale. All proceeds fund the making of Christmas hampers for those spending the holidays at the Freemason Leukaemia Village at Townsville Hospital. Reserve your spot by calling Sandy: 0434 338 371.
Christmas Carols in Cardwell
5:00pm at Cardwell Community Hall, Cnr of Gregory & Brasenose Sts.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical community evening! Enjoy Christmas carols, a FREE sausage sizzle, letters to Santa, and craft activities for the kids. Bring your family and friends for a joyful night full of Christmas spirit. For more information, please contact Thea on 0447 660 248 or email cardwelllions@gmail.com
Taylors Beach Christmas Party
5:00pm – 10:00pm at Progress Park, Taylors Beach.
Celebrate the festive season at the Taylors Beach Christmas Party with family-friendly fun, including a licensed bar, BYO nibbles, raffles, sausage sizzle, face painting, a visit from Santa, and a kids’ lucky dip. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer in the park.
Sunday 7 December
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
8:00am – 12:00pm at Rotary Park, Ingham.
Held under the shade of Ingham’s iconic raintrees in Rotary Park, enjoy crafts, bric-a-brac, tropical plants, and local made treats! All stallholder fees are proudly donated to Palliative Care Ingham, supporting a vital local cause. For more info to book a site, please contact Linda on 0436 047 358.
Cardwell RSL Final BBQ/Buffet Lunch 2025
12:00pm at Cardwell RSL, 36 Roma Street, Cardwell.
Join the community for the final open-to-the-public BBQ and buffet lunch for 2025 and enjoy a great social atmosphere. Raffles will be held at $1 per ticket, with five draws offering cooked chooks or chocolates. For more information, contact Rob Lang on 0477 964 402.
Carols in the Park 2025
5:00pm – 8:30pm at Rotary Park, Herbert Street, Ingham.
Join us for a joyful evening of festive cheer, live entertainment from 6:00pm, and a special visit from Santa. Bring your rug and chair, enjoy food stalls and music, and celebrate the Christmas spirit with the community.
Monday 8 December
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Taylors Beach Community Shed Meeting
2:30pm at Progress Park, Groper Street, Taylors Beach.
See Macknade's description.
Macknade Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Macknade Community Sporting Club, Mill Road, Macknade.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Final session will also be held in Ingham.
Tuesday 9 December
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 10 December
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Lucinda Progress Association Christmas Carols
4:00pm – 9:00pm at Borello Park, 9 Rigby Street, Lucinda.
Enjoy twilight markets followed by Christmas carols from 6:00pm, celebrating the festive season with the Lucinda community. Visit from Santa, talented performers, free face painting and balloon twisting, and incredible raffles!
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Tuesday 25 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 26 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Forrest Beach Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Forrest Beach SLSC, 9–23 Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 27 November
Christmas in Hinchinbrook
9:00am – 9:00pm in the Hinchinbrook CBD, Ingham.
Celebrate the festive season at Christmas in Hinchinbrook, hosted by Council, local businesses, and community groups. Enjoy late-night shopping, market stalls, a Christmas photobooth, and plenty of festive cheer as the community comes together to sparkle and celebrate.
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Late Night Shopping – Ingham
5:00pm to 9:00pm at Ingham CBD, Lannercost Street.
Celebrate Hinchinbrook this festive season by shopping local and enjoying a night of Christmas fun, great deals, and community spirit. Photos with Santa and The Grinch, live carollers, local produce markets, market stalls, gift wrapping, Black Thursday Night Sales, and plenty of food and festive fun. For more information, contact 4776 4600.
Friday 28 November
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Forrest Beach Progress Association's Christmas in the Park
6:00pm – 10:00pm at Progress Park, Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
Join the community for Carols in the Park 2025, a magical night under the stars! Sing your favourite Christmas carols, enjoy entertainment and market stalls, take part in the Best Dressed Christmas Competition, and try your luck in the mega raffle. Food, drinks, lollie bags, glow sticks, and festive fun await—bring a chair or picnic blanket and celebrate the season with family and friends.
Saturday 29 November
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Sunday 30 November
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Monday 1 December
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 2 December
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 3 December
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Trebonne Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Trebonne Community Hall, Argaet Street, Trebonne.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 4 December
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Tuesday 18 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 19 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Mount Fox Community Shed Meeting
3:00pm at Mount Fox Campground, 2944 Mount Fox Road, Mount Fox.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Forrest Beach, Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Varroa Mite Workshop
5:00pm – 7:00pm at TYTO Conference and Events Centre, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Learn about varroa mite biology, hive monitoring, reporting via Bee 123, management practices, and record keeping. RSVP to North Queensland Varroa Development Officer, Carla, on 0467 236 135 or carla.kersnovske@dpi.qld.gov.au
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 20 November
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Sensory Storytime
10:30am - 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham.
Babies and toddlers will enjoy play based learning with hands-on sensory play activities designed to encourage development of fine and gross motor skills. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 21 November
Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 22 November
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Ingham UpTown Markets
8:00am - 12:00pm at 34 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Enjoy browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham UpTown Markets featuring local handmade makers, growers and creators. Tasty treats, beautiful plants, and crafted delights! New stall holders are always welcome, contact Barbara for details at: 07 4776 1748.
Almost Christmas Community Celebration
8:00am – 1:00pm at Halifax Community Hall.
Kick off the festive season at the Halifax Community Hall with a fun-filled community celebration. Enjoy market stalls, delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, Christmas raffles, and photos with Santa — there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
The Household of God Conference
9:30am - 1:30pm at Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 38 Herbert St, Ingham
A special one-day conference aimed at equipping regional churches by focusing on the structure, purpose, and mission of the local church. This event is a collaboration between Antioch Reformed Baptist Church (Gold Coast) and Sugar Reef Baptist Church (Ingham). An opportunity for pastors, leaders, and lay members to receive valuable theological instruction and practical guidance. All are welcome to attend.
Comedian Jimeoin's Pandemonium
8:00pm at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Don’t miss comedy legend Jimeoin in his hilarious new show Pandemonium! Enjoy a night full of laughs, life hacks, and outrageous insights into what goes on inside Jimeoin’s head. Doors open at 7:00pm; tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/DCUYP
Sunday 23 November
Monday 24 November
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 25 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 26 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Forrest Beach Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Forrest Beach SLSC, 9–23 Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 27 November
Christmas in Hinchinbrook
9:00am – 9:00pm in the Hinchinbrook CBD, Ingham.
Celebrate the festive season at Christmas in Hinchinbrook, hosted by Council, local businesses, and community groups. Enjoy late-night shopping, market stalls, a Christmas photobooth, and plenty of festive cheer as the community comes together to sparkle and celebrate.
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Late Night Shopping – Ingham
5:00pm to 9:00pm at Ingham CBD, Lannercost Street.
Celebrate Hinchinbrook this festive season by shopping local and enjoying a night of Christmas fun, great deals, and community spirit. Photos with Santa and The Grinch, live carollers, local produce markets, market stalls, gift wrapping, Black Thursday Night Sales, and plenty of food and festive fun. For more information, contact 4776 4600.
Friday 28 November
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Forrest Beach Progress Association's Christmas in the Park
6:00pm – 10:00pm at Progress Park, Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
Join the community for Carols in the Park 2025, a magical night under the stars! Sing your favourite Christmas carols, enjoy entertainment and market stalls, take part in the Best Dressed Christmas Competition, and try your luck in the mega raffle. Food, drinks, lollie bags, glow sticks, and festive fun await—bring a chair or picnic blanket and celebrate the season with family and friends.
Saturday 29 November
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Tuesday 11 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Remeberence Day Service
10:45 at the Cenotaph, Ingham & Cardwell
Join the community as we gather to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Following the services, return to the Herbert River or Cardwell RSL's for light refreshments.
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Men’s Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday 11 November 2025 at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham.
A welcoming space for men over 60 (or 55 if ATSI) to connect, socialise, and enjoy meaningful conversation and activities. Contact Desley on 4776 1822.
Industry Networking Event
4:00pm – 6:00pm Tuesday 11 November 2025 at Royal Hotel Front Bar, 42–46 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Connect with local businesses and explore opportunities to supply goods and services to the Gawara Baya Wind Farm project. RSVP at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Wednesday 12 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 13 November
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Abergowrie Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm Thursday 13 November 2025 at Abergowrie State School, 5 Venables Road, Abergowrie.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Mount Fox, Forrest Beach, Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Friday 14 November
Seniors Morning Tea – A Christmas in Hinchinbrook Event
9:30am – 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Join Hinchinbrook seniors for a festive morning of guest speakers, great company, and Christmas cheer. Tickets are $15 and available at Council’s office until noon Wednesday 5 November 2025 for catering purposes.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards – Exhibition Opening and Awards Night
6:00pm – 9:30pm at TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Celebrate North Queensland’s artistic talent at the 47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Opening and Awards Night. Enjoy an evening of art, community, and celebration as this year’s winners are announced, with canapés provided and a cash bar available. Free entry; bookings are essential for catering at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Saturday 15 November
McHappy Day 2025
All day at participating McDonald’s stores in Townsville, Ingham, and Ayr.
Celebrate McHappy Day and support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to help seriously ill children and their families stay together during treatment. Donations can be made in-store, online, or by purchasing selected items, with $2 from every Big Mac sold on the day going directly to RMHC.
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Markets at the Mosaic
8:00am - 12:00pm in Mercer Lane, Ingham.
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats! You'll find something for everyone, there's jewellery, softcrafts, beautiful artwork and so much more!
Ingham Cup – Family Race Day
11:00am – 9:00pm at Herbert River Jockey Club, 69 Marina Parade, Ingham.
Join us for Ingham’s biggest family-friendly horse racing event, the Hinchinbrook Cup. Enjoy local horse races, children’s entertainment, fashions on the field, DJ and live music, on-site bookmakers, and food and drinks available from the bar and canteen. Entry tickets and table sales will be announced closer to the event.
JD Smith – Unchained Melody
5:00pm – 7:30pm at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Direct from The Ten Tenors, JD Smith presents Unchained Melody, a soaring tribute to the soundtrack of our lives. Experience iconic songs like Bridge Over Troubled Water, You Raise Me Up, Hallelujah, and Unchained Melody, performed with passion and power. Doors open at 4:00pm; tickets available at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Sunday 16 November
Lucinda Markets
7:00am – 11:30am at Borello Park, Lucinda Foreshore.
These charming markets take place in the scenic Borello Park, right on the beautiful Lucinda foreshore. Enjoy a relaxed morning browsing a variety of stalls featuring plants, crafts, preloved items, local artisans, and more. Be sure to arrive early as the homemade cakes and biscuits are always popular and tend to sell out fast! Site fee is $8 for a 3x3m space. To book a stall, contact Linda Hunt on 0436 047 358.
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
8:00am – 12:00pm at Rotary Park, Ingham.
Held under the shade of Ingham’s iconic raintrees in Rotary Park, enjoy crafts, bric-a-brac, tropical plants, and local made treats! All stallholder fees are proudly donated to Palliative Care Ingham, supporting a vital local cause. For more infoor to book a site, please contact Linda on 0436 047 358.
Monday 17 November
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 18 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 19 November
International Men's Day Breakfast
6:30am - 8:30am at Ingham RSL, Hawkins Street, Ingham.
Celebrate the men in our community while enjoying breakfast and meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing. Tickets are $25 from The HUB (52 McIlwraith St) or Ingham RSL. Special guest speakers will share valuable insights to support men’s health and wellbeing and there'll be a lucky door prize.
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Mount Fox Community Shed Meeting
3:00pm at Mount Fox Campground, 2944 Mount Fox Road, Mount Fox.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Forrest Beach, Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Varroa Mite Workshop
5:00pm – 7:00pm at TYTO Conference and Events Centre, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Learn about varroa mite biology, hive monitoring, reporting via Bee 123, management practices, and record keeping. RSVP to North Queensland Varroa Development Officer, Carla, on 0467 236 135 or carla.kersnovske@dpi.qld.gov.au
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 20 November
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Sensory Storytime
10:30am - 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, Ingham.
Babies and toddlers will enjoy play based learning with hands-on sensory play activities designed to encourage development of fine and gross motor skills. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Friday 21 November
Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 22 November
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Ingham UpTown Markets
8:00am - 12:00pm at 34 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Enjoy browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham UpTown Markets featuring local handmade makers, growers and creators. Tasty treats, beautiful plants, and crafted delights! New stall holders are always welcome, contact Barbara for details at: 07 4776 1748.
Almost Christmas Community Celebration
8:00am – 1:00pm at Halifax Community Hall.
Kick off the festive season at the Halifax Community Hall with a fun-filled community celebration. Enjoy market stalls, delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, Christmas raffles, and photos with Santa — there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
The Household of God Conference
9:30am - 1:30pm at Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 38 Herbert St, Ingham
A special one-day conference aimed at equipping regional churches by focusing on the structure, purpose, and mission of the local church. This event is a collaboration between Antioch Reformed Baptist Church (Gold Coast) and Sugar Reef Baptist Church (Ingham). An opportunity for pastors, leaders, and lay members to receive valuable theological instruction and practical guidance. All are welcome to attend.
Comedian Jimeoin's Pandemonium
8:00pm at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Don’t miss comedy legend Jimeoin in his hilarious new show Pandemonium! Enjoy a night full of laughs, life hacks, and outrageous insights into what goes on inside Jimeoin’s head. Doors open at 7:00pm; tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/DCUYP
Sunday 23 November
Monday 24 November
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 25 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Wednesday 26 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Forrest Beach Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Forrest Beach SLSC, 9–23 Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 27 November
Christmas in Hinchinbrook
9:00am – 9:00pm in the Hinchinbrook CBD, Ingham.
Celebrate the festive season at Christmas in Hinchinbrook, hosted by Council, local businesses, and community groups. Enjoy late-night shopping, market stalls, a Christmas photobooth, and plenty of festive cheer as the community comes together to sparkle and celebrate.
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Late Night Shopping – Ingham
5:00pm to 9:00pm at Ingham CBD, Lannercost Street.
Celebrate Hinchinbrook this festive season by shopping local and enjoying a night of Christmas fun, great deals, and community spirit. Photos with Santa and The Grinch, live carollers, local produce markets, market stalls, gift wrapping, Black Thursday Night Sales, and plenty of food and festive fun. For more information, contact 4776 4600.
Friday 28 November
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Forrest Beach Progress Association's Christmas in the Park
6:00pm – 10:00pm at Progress Park, Palm Street, Forrest Beach.
Join the community for Carols in the Park 2025, a magical night under the stars! Sing your favourite Christmas carols, enjoy entertainment and market stalls, take part in the Best Dressed Christmas Competition, and try your luck in the mega raffle. Food, drinks, lollie bags, glow sticks, and festive fun await—bring a chair or picnic blanket and celebrate the season with family and friends.
Saturday 29 November
Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Tuesday 4 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
8:30am Tuesday 4 November – 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Wednesday 5 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Bambaroo Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Bambaroo Rural Fire Station, Bambaroo Road, Bambaroo.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Abergowrie, Mount Fox, Forrest Beach, Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 6 November
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Morning Melodies – Elvis Presley
10:30am – 12:00pm, at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Join BrisVegas’ Tristan James, UETA Top 20 finalist, as he brings the timeless hits of Elvis Presley to life in this 70-minute Morning Melodies show. Journey through the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and enjoy a morning of nostalgia, singalongs, and rock ‘n’ roll magic. Doors open at 9:30am; tickets $25, available at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Friday 7 November
TYTO Wetlands Community Tree Planting Day
8:45am – 12:30pm at TYTO Wetlands walking track, end of Cooper Street, Ingham.
Join Hinchinbrook Shire Council and Greening Australia for a morning of community planting. Help plant 1,500 native trees to restore habitat for TYTO’s feathered and furry locals. Meet in the council car park near the track entrance. A sausage sizzle at noon. Bring covered shoes, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. Contact Council on 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to register.
Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 8 November
Noorla Bowls Club Invitational 4s - Day 1
All Day, at Noorla Bowls Club, McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
The tournament kicks off with the first rounds of the popular fours format, as 64 bowlers from Cairns, Mackay, and Collinsville take to the green. Teams of four compete in skillful and precise matches, setting the stage for a weekend of intense competition and camaraderie.
Park Run
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Conroy Hall Markets
7:30am - 11:30am in Conroy Hall, 43 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
This fantastic all-weather market is Inghams longest running market packed with charm and variety. You'll find a great selection of crafts, jewellery, plants, antiques, books, bric-a-brac, clothing, and more. Don’t miss the homemade goodies – from cakes and biscuits to jams – and be sure to grab a delicious bacon and egg toastie for breakfast! For stallholder enquiries, contact Rita on 0417 792 602.
Forrest Beach Hoy.
12:30pm at the Community Function Centre, Wattle Street, Forrest Beach.
Fill your afternoon with a competitive and fun game of Hoy! It's just like bingo but with a deck of cards to match instead of numbers and every game of Hoy has a prize. There's a Lucky Door Prize, Raffles, Cent Sale and Afternoon Tea available and everyone can have a go!
The Dancer Academy of Ingham "Goes to College" - Day 1
6:00pm at Gilroy Santa Maria College Hall, 17 Chamberlain Street, Ingham.
Enjoy the opening night of “Goes to College”, featuring local talented dancers performing a variety of routines. Tickets (cash only) are available from iLove Boutique, Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Attori – The Ultimate Jukebox
Time TBA at Herbert River RSL.
The Ultimate Jukebox is back with a dinner and interactive show! The audience chooses the songs, and the performers deliver them live—on the spot. Expect laughs, energy, and spontaneous musical magic in an unforgettable night. Limited tickets are available.
Sunday 9 November
Noorla Bowls Club Invitational 4s - Day 2
All Day, at Noorla Bowls Club, McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
The action continues with the final rounds and championship matches, showcasing the best teams battling for the Invitational 4s title. Spectators can enjoy high-level bowls action, social connection, and a lively atmosphere as the tournament concludes.
The Dancer Academy of Ingham "Goes to College" - Day 2
Catch two more performances at 10:00am and 3:00pm as the annual dance concert continues, celebrating the skill and dedication of the students. Tickets (cash only) are available from iLove Boutique, Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Monday 10 November
Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!
Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au
Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.
Tuesday 11 November
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Remeberence Day Service
10:45 at the Cenotaph, Ingham & Cardwell
Join the community as we gather to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Following the services, return to the Herbert River or Cardwell RSL's for light refreshments.
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Men’s Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday 11 November 2025 at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham.
A welcoming space for men over 60 (or 55 if ATSI) to connect, socialise, and enjoy meaningful conversation and activities. Contact Desley on 4776 1822.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Industry Networking Event
4:00pm – 6:00pm Tuesday 11 November 2025 at Royal Hotel Front Bar, 42–46 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Connect with local businesses and explore opportunities to supply goods and services to the Gawara Baya Wind Farm project. RSVP at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Wednesday 12 November
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.
Thursday 13 November
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.
Abergowrie Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm Thursday 13 November 2025 at Abergowrie State School, 5 Venables Road, Abergowrie.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Mount Fox, Forrest Beach, Trebonne, Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.
Friday 14 November
Seniors Morning Tea – A Christmas in Hinchinbrook Event
9:30am – 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Join Hinchinbrook seniors for a festive morning of guest speakers, great company, and Christmas cheer. Tickets are $15 and available at Council’s office until noon Wednesday 5 November 2025 for catering purposes.
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards – Exhibition Opening and Awards Night
6:00pm – 9:30pm at TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Celebrate North Queensland’s artistic talent at the 47th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Opening and Awards Night. Enjoy an evening of art, community, and celebration as this year’s winners are announced, with canapés provided and a cash bar available. Free entry; bookings are essential for catering at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Spooky Weekend At Mt. Fox
The Mount Fox Community Progress Association hosts its annual weekend Halloween Party on Friday, 31 October and Saturday, 1 November at the Mount Fox Campgrounds.
This family-friendly event promises plenty of eerie excitement, with costumes, treats, games, movies, raffles, and spooky surprises planned throughout the day and night. The fun continues on Saturday with market stalls, and the kitchen is open for lunch and dinner, ensuring everyone is well-fed for the festivities.
Camping is available for just $10 per car per night, with donkey hot water showers and toilets on site for campers’ convenience.
Info Updates: 'Mount Fox Campgrounds' group on Facebook
Nightmares In Ingham
Families are invited to join the spooky fun on Friday 31 October, starting from 5:30pm, a street-wide Halloween celebration that promises spooky fun for the whole family.
The highlight of the night is the walk-through front yard experience at 12 Gardiner Street, a hauntingly fun stop for brave trick-or-treaters! Trick-or-treating will continue along the street until 8:00pm, when residents will no longer be accepting visitors.
Water coolers will be placed at several properties, so feel free to refill your bottle or grab a cup of cold water. Please dispose of cups responsibly in the bins provided. For safety reasons, please leave pets at home, with crowds and vehicles around, it’s best to keep our furry friends safe.
Info Updates: 'Ingham Halloween 2025' on Facebook
Cardwell’s Halloween Drive
This year’s community trick-or-treat adventure will take families on a spooky drive through Cardwell and Kennedy, with participating homes and businesses offering sweet surprises along the way.
While some stops are scattered across the two towns and best reached by car, several Cardwell’s business district locations are within walking distance, making it easy to enjoy the fun safely on foot. Keep an eye out for Halloween decorations to spot participating sites.
Info Updates: Emma Raymond & 'What's the go in Cardwell. NQ?' group on Facebook
Before The Events Begin – Important Information:
– All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
– Follow the designated times for trick-or-treating in your area.
– Out of respect for residents who do not wish to participate, only approach homes that are clearly participating. Participating houses will have a balloon out the front, Halloween decorations, or someone outside.
– Remember to stay hydrated. It can get very hot, and children in costumes can overheat easily.
– When walking and crossing roads, exercise extra caution and child supervision. Vehicles will still be on the roads.
– Be respectful. Residents are participating out of the kindness of their hearts. Use your manners, be courteous, and enjoy the evening responsibly.
With the commencement of the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Hinchinbrook Festival of Events, the district has been buzzing with excitement as locals and visitors embraced a huge beginning weekend. The atmosphere has been electric, marking a significant milestone in the region’s ongoing journey of community recovery and resilience following the challenges faced earlier this year.
The Chamber has been firmly focused on community recovery since February, and with two major campaigns scheduled to roll out before Christmas, the remainder of 2025 promises to be a turning point for Hinchinbrook. The goal is not only to recover, but to rebuild community connection. The Festival of Events is already proving to be a powerful catalyst for this renewed energy.
What started as a small concept drafted on paper quickly evolved into a significant and transformative project. The Hinchinbrook Festival of Events was brought to life through careful planning, collaboration, and an enormous amount of behind the scenes work. The Chamber worked to unify existing community events under one marketing banner, build a fresh brand identity, and develop a new website and social media presence. The past four weeks have been a whirlwind of planning sessions, creative development, media interviews, and coordination across multiple community groups. As launch day arrived, all expectations were surpassed.
The Chamber is delighted to share that every event held to date has achieved outstanding success. Attendance numbers, community participation, and positive feedback have exceeded predictions. The Chamber extends sincere appreciation to the Hinchinbrook community for their enthusiasm. The unity displayed reflects the true Hincinbrook Spirit and reinforces the importance of standing together as a community.
The Festival has also opened new doors into the tourism space for Hinchinbrook. Advertising has reached audiences outside the district, generating interest from new visitors and helping position the region as a welcoming destination. This aligns strongly with the Chamber’s commitment to community recovery, as tourism brings valuable economic benefits to local businesses, accommodation providers, and hospitality venues.
Alongside the Festival activity, the Chamber has also launched its annual Christmas Buy Local initiative, Shop and Win in Hinchinbrook. Following the success of the 2023 and 2024 campaigns, this year’s initiative is already tracking toward another outstanding result. The timing works hand in hand with the Festival, encouraging visitors and locals alike to shop within the district and support local businesses, all while entering the draw to win major prizes.
The 2025 Shop and Win campaign began on 18 October and will run through to 20 December. Every purchase made within the 4850 postcode gives shoppers the chance to enter. Simply write your name and contact number on your entry ticket or receipt and place it into one of the designated collection boxes around the district.
The pace of the past few months has been significant, and the Chamber is deeply grateful for the ongoing support of its members and the achievements that have been accomplished through teamwork.
Residents can stay informed about Chamber initiatives by following the socials or visiting the website www.hinchinbrookchamber.com.au
Hinchinbrook Event Guide
Wednesday 5 March
Morning Melodies: Billy and Barry in Concert
Wednesday 10:30am
Thomas Armstrong-Robley starring in: Two of the greatest piano men of all time, Billy Joel and Barry Manilow come together in a unique and spectacular celebration of their beloved music & lyrics.
JL Kelly Theatre
Saturday 8 March
Ingham Conroy Hall Markets
Saturday 7:30am
Come one, come all to one of Hinchinbrook’s longest running market events, Conroy Hall Markets! Browse a selection of stalls retailing plants, antiques, clothes, handmade delights, and more!
Conroy Hall
Saturday 15 March
International Soprano Sensation Mirusia in Celebration
Saturday 5pm
International Soprano Sensation MIRUSIA in 40th Birthday Celebration Concert by Andre Rieu's Star Soprano!
JL Kelly Theatre
Sunday 16 March
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets!
Rotary Park, Ingham
Saturday 22 March
Ingham Up Town Markets
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a morning browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham Up Town Markets from 8am to midday!
Lannercost Street
Saturday 22 March
Baby Welcoming Ceremony
Saturday 9am
Each new baby that has arrived in the community over the past twelve months will receive a Welcoming Certificate, Sapling and a Gift Bag. Parents can plant their sapling to commemorate their new baby and watch as they both grow, providing for the future prosperity of the Hinchinbrook Shire. Enjoy a fun filled morning of yummy food, sensory play, arts and crafts for the whole family.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Tuesday 25 March
‘In Good Audience’
Tuesday 6:30pm
The Ingham Theatre Group is excited to present ‘In Good Audience’ at the JL Kelly Theatre in March 2024.
JL Kelly Theatre
Wednesday 26 March
‘In Good Audience’
Wednesday 6:30pm
The Ingham Theatre Group is excited to present ‘In Good Audience’ at the JL Kelly Theatre in March 2024.
JL Kelly Theatre
Saturday 5 April
Mt Fox Markets
Saturday 11am
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758.
Mt Fox Campgrounds
Sunday 6 April
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets!
Rotary Park, Ingham
Sunday 6 April
Rags to Rhinestones: The Dolly Parton Tribute
Sunday 5pm
Step into the world of Dolly Parton, the iconic queen of country music who has dazzled fans with 26 number-one hits and a career that spans decades.
JL Kelly Theatre
Thursday 10 April
Paluma Adventure Day
Thursday 8am
Join the Outer Limits Adventure and Fitness crew for an exhilarating day of high ropes, bush walking, archery tag, and an included BBQ lunch!
Outer Limits Adventure Centre
Saturday 12 April
Ingham Conroy Hall Markets
Saturday 7:30am
Come one, come all to one of Hinchinbrook’s longest running market events, Conroy Hall Markets! Browse a selection of stalls retailing plants, antiques, clothes, handmade delights, and more!
Conroy Hall
Wednesday 16 April
Morning Melodies: Great Ladies of Jazz
Wednesday 10:30am
The JL Kelly Theatre will host a wonderful Morning Melodies session on Wednesday 16 April staging Great Ladies of Jazz by International Artist Simone Waddell.
JL Kelly Theatre
Saturday 19 April
2025 Normanton Barra Classic
Saturday 6am
The infamous Normanton Barra Classic Catch and Release competition will run across both the 19th and the 20th of April, with over $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs! Email normantonbarraclassic@mail.com for more information!
Normanton
Saturday 19 April
Cardwell Jetty Easter Saturday Markets
Saturday 8am
A wonderful Easter themed Cardwell Jetty Markets awaits overflowing with plenty of food, treats, live entertainment, and of course wonderful market stalls! If you would like to become a stall holder reach out to cardwelljettymarkets@gmail.com.
Cardwell Foreshore
Saturday 19 April
Markets at the Mosaic
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats!
Mercer Lane
Saturday 19 April
Taylors Beach Progress Association Easter Auction
Saturday TBA
Save the date for the Taylors Beach Progress Association’s wonderful Easter Auction!
Location TBA
Sunday 20 April
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets!
Rotary Park, Ingham
Saturday 26 April
Ingham Up Town Markets
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a morning browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham Up Town Markets from 8am to midday!
Lannercost Street
Saturday 3 May
Mt Fox Markets
Saturday 11am
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758.
Mt Fox Campgrounds
Sunday 4 May
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets!
Rotary Park, Ingham
Friday 9 May
Arj Barker in The Mind Field
Friday 7pm
International comedian Arj Barker will take audiences on a comedic journey through life’s biggest questions to have you laughing and learning all night long!
JL Kelly Theatre
Saturday 10 May
Ingham Conroy Hall Markets
Saturday 7:30am
Come one, come all to one of Hinchinbrook’s longest running market events, Conroy Hall Markets! Browse a selection of stalls retailing plants, antiques, clothes, handmade delights, and more!
Conroy Hall
Saturday 10 May
Ingham Sugar City Rodeo
Saturday 8am
The annual Ingham Sugar City Rodeo will be back for another action-packed year on Saturday 10 May!
Ingham Show Grounds
Sunday 11 May
Sunday 8am
Cardwell Jetty Mother’s Day Markets
A wonderful Mother's Day themed Cardwell Jetty Markets awaits overflowing with plenty of food, treats, live entertainment, and of course wonderful market stalls! If you would like to become a stall holder reach out to cardwelljettymarkets@gmail.com.
Cardwell Foreshore
Saturday 17 May
Markets at the Mosaic
Saturday 8am
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats!
Mercer Lane
Sunday 18 May
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
A morning of Sunday market fun awaits at Ingham’s Rotary Park with the Ingham Raintree Community Markets!
Rotary Park, Ingham
Wednesday 21 May
Morning Melodies: Spirit of the ANZACS
Wednesday 10:30am
The Spirit of the ANZACS starring Tenor Roy Best, International Soprano Alison Jones, Chris Mekenna, and Virtuoso Pianist William Schmidt will grace the JL Kelly Theatre this May!
JL Kelly Theatre
On Saturday 11 October, the Cardwell Coastguard hosted its annual Tropical Plant Expo, drawing plant lovers from near and far. The event featured an impressive range of plants for both display and sale, with many local sellers showcasing exceptional specimens.
Visitors enjoyed browsing the stalls, chatting with growers, and picking up new additions for their gardens. Alongside the plants were home-grown fruit and vegetables, a delightful selection of prize-winning homemade jams, and beautiful artworks by Mandy.
No Coastguard event would be complete without the classic BBQ, complemented by coffee and cake. It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all who attended.
TYTO Regional Art Gallery is currently home to two thought-provoking exhibitions, each exploring the world around and beyond, through entirely different lenses.
In the main gallery, Flies and Weevils and Cockroaches by Lorraine Lamothe invites visitors to see beauty where they might least expect it. At 75, Lorraine found herself yearning to reconnect with her creativity after a quiet spell. “I thought, well, that’s it, I’ve got to put myself out there again and see what can happen,” she said. When Tyto confirmed her exhibition, she recalls thinking, “You’re not done yet, girl. You’re not done yet.”
That moment reignited her passion for creating work that not only excites but also makes people think. Her collection of sculptural insects and woven displays celebrates the misunderstood creatures most people prefer to avoid. “I chose insects that are really disliked,” Lorraine explained. “People need to understand that they’re not all bad. They break down decaying plant material and help the environment. Let’s not be prejudiced about these insects, let’s find joy in them.”
Across the way, in the Niche Gallery, artist Ashleigh Jane takes visitors into the realm of myth and legend with Mythical Beasts. Her intricate illustrations breathe new life into creatures drawn from global folklore, from Egyptian hybrids to celestial goddesses. “I’ve always been fascinated by mythology and folklore,” she said. “I wanted to delve a little deeper and rediscover stories that lurk in the darkness, the ones people might not know.”
Ashleigh’s exhibition features works from her upcoming second book. Each piece is both a visual story and a modern reimagining of ancient tales. “My favourite story is about Doddle, a rain goddess who milks her heavenly cows to make it rain,” she shared. “But my favourite drawing is the Ikenty, a bird with a cat’s head found in Egyptian hieroglyphs. No one really knows what it was for, but I loved bringing it to life.”
Together, these two exhibitions celebrate the power of curiosity, whether it’s found in the smallest of creatures or the myths that have shaped cultures for centuries. Both artists remind us that inspiration can be rediscovered at any stage of life, and that beauty often hides in the unexpected.
Tuesday 14 October
Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.
Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!
Wednesday 15 October
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.
Cyber Safety Talk
10:00am to 10:45am at Halifax Sub-Branch Library, 15 Macrossan Street, Halifax.
Learn how to stay safe online in this important session presented by Commonwealth Bank. The talk will cover protecting personal information, recognising scams, and tips for browsing the internet securely.
Thursday 16 October
CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!
Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.
Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.
Friday 17 October
Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
Offering a relaxed coastal atmosphere, the SLSC is a place where locals and visitors alike can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 18 October
SHOP & WIN in Hinchinbrook 2025
Run by the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, this initiative encourages residents and visitors to shop locally during the holiday season. Participants go into prize draws by simply making a purchase at any participating Hinchinbrook business and keeping the receipt, dropping entry tickets into a collection box on site.
Park Run
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!
Markets at the Mosaic
8:00am - 12:00pm in Mercer Lane, Ingham.
Enjoy a fantastic morning at Markets at the Mosaic and browse a wonderful showcase of handmade and homemade products, entertainment, and delicious treats! You'll find something for everyone, there's jewlery, softcrafts, beautiful artwork and so much more!
Maraka Festival - Fun Family Aquathon
At Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre, 31 Mcilwraith St, Ingham.
A brand-new Maraka event designed for all-round fitness and fun. Open to ages 9 and over, this Run Swim Run is set to challenge and excite participants while encouraging families to get active together.
Maraka Festival - Wine And Cheese Night
6:00pm – 11:00pm at Station Hotel, Cartwright Street, Ingham.
This relaxed evening will feature wine, beer, finger food and of course a few cocktails to keep the tradition alive. Hosted by Nick Dametto and former Maraka Queen Maddyn White. A chance to mingle, enjoy fine flavours and celebrate Maraka in style.
Sunday 19 October
Lucinda Markets
7:00am – 11:30am at Borello Park, Lucinda Foreshore.
These charming markets take place in the scenic Borello Park, right on the beautiful Lucinda foreshore. Enjoy a relaxed morning browsing a variety of stalls featuring plants, crafts, preloved items, local artisans, and more. Be sure to arrive early as the homemade cakes and biscuits are always popular and tend to sell out fast! Site fee is $8 for a 3x3m space. To book a stall, contact Linda Hunt on 0436 047 358.
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
8:00am – 12:00pm at Rotary Park, Ingham.
Held under the shade of Ingham’s iconic raintrees in Rotary Park, enjoy crafts, bric-a-brac, tropical plants, and local made treats! All stallholder fees are proudly donated to Palliative Care Ingham, supporting a vital local cause. For more infoor to book a site, please contact Linda on 0436 047 358.
Venable 2-Ball Ambrose Tournament
10:00am, Sunday 19th October at Ingham Golf Club, 67 Marina Parade, Ingham.
Golfers and community members are invited to enjoy a morning of friendly competition, raffles, and prizes at this charity event hosted by Venables Glass & Home Solutions. All funds raised will support Ingham Palliative Care, with food and drinks available for purchase. Nominate early via Inghamgc2021@gmail.com
Katherine Outback Experience
12:00pm – 7:00pm at Multi-Purpose Arena, Cooper Street, Ingham.
Experience a family-friendly show featuring horses, working dogs, and live country music in a uniquely Australian performance.
Maraka Festival - Afternoon Tea
From 2:00pm at Herbert River RSL, Hawkins Street, Ingham.
A relaxing Sunday afternoon at a new venue, complete with sweet and savoury treats. This year’s Maraka Queen and Maraka Princess entrants will be presented, adding a special touch to this elegant gathering.
Tom Curtain’s Here’s To You Tour – Ingham
3:30pm to 6:00pm at Ingham Showground, 17 Cooper Street, Ingham.
Celebrate the release of his sixth album with multiple Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain. There's hands-on activities for kids, followed by 2 hours of live music from Tom Curtain, Chris Matthews, and Melanie Gray. Tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/2c2s6ktm
Seafest 2025 brought the Cardwell foreshore to life with a vibrant celebration of the sea, community spirit, and local culture. Held over the weekend, the festival attracted visitors from across the region to enjoy a jam-packed program of entertainment, food, andfamily-friendly fun.
Highlights included the thrilling mullet toss, live music from talented local artists,and visits from Ariel the mermaid and Captain Jack Sparrow the Pirate. Market stalls showcased everything from handmade crafts to local produce, while kids enjoyed facepainting, fishing and beachside games.
With stunning weather, a festive atmosphere, and strong community support, Seafest2025 was a resounding success leaving locals and visitors alikealready looking forward to next year's celebration on the sea.
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The Ingham Maraka Festival is just around the corner, and this years events, commencing on Saturday October 18th and 19th, promise to be unforgettable! Kick off the festivities with the Individual Aquathon, also on October 18th. Kicking off at 6:00am at the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre, these events encourage fitness and community spirit. Participants can choose between a Family Run-Swim-Run for ages 9 and up or the Individual Aquathon, featuring swim and run segments along the scenic Palm Creek. With entry priced at just $5, its an affordable way to kick-start your festival experience. Remember, registration is essential, as no entries will be accepted on the day of the event. Secure your spot at www.trybooking.com/DEWLL.
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