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It’s made me think on my own ‘revitalisation’ of a sorts. With or without a comfort zone, there’s always room to develop if one is willing to take on feedback, or think outside the box, and approach something in a new way or with a new perspective.
Can you tell I recently participated in a theatre workshop?
My comfort zone of regular theatre comrades surrounded me while I tried to act a scene with flippant nonchalance (my character was in denial of a break-up), but then the director asked me to take the scene in a different direction. She asked me to think about the actions of my character and why we were really here in this scene.
Outside my comfort zone, I moved softly, bittersweetly, and spoke my lines more openly. The change to the scene was a huge tone shift, but the reaction from the audience was driving. Afterwards, I felt shaky but good, for I had learned to see a situation and react with a new perspective.
And it was only an eight-line scene!
Like that short scene, those small moments in our own lives can really shake one up, or stop you in your tracks, or have others on the edge of their seats. Like Shakespeare wrote; “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts,”
I am so happy for my local Ingham Theatre Group for receiving their grant, it’s well deserved.
Fun fact: My old high school theatre teacher loved Shakespeare, and thus my class performed his works. I have had the joy and honour of being both Tybalt and Paris in Romeo & Juliet, Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Lady Macbeth in “The Scottish Play”
On Saturday, 18 April, the Ingham Lions Club headed to the North Shore Bunnings in Townsville to raise funds towards the fight against children’s cancer.
In true Bunnings style, the BBQ was sizzling and the snags were flying off the grill. That day they raised around $1500 for children fighting one of the hardest battles.
Pat Lynch of the Ingham Lions Club said, “Supporting this charity is a big part of the Lions Club, we dedicated this day to this particular project at Bunnings and our club voted to channel those raised funds to
childhood cancer. Just a small contribution through a sausage ... it was a day we all enjoyed.”
Pat also said it was a fundraising effort they put on monthly at the Bunnings so if you would like to make a donation to support the fight against children’s caner, as every child deserves the chance at a healthy life, you can do so at their next Bunning BBQ or on the Lions Club Childhood Cancer website: alccrf.lions.org.au or scan the QR code.
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
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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.”
The internationally recognised International Legends of League will make its way to Ingham this July, bringing a four-day program of community engagement, sport and entertainment to the Hinchinbrook region.
Running from 15 to 18 July 2026, the visit will feature a packed schedule of activities designed to connect with locals of all ages. The program includes school visits promoting teamwork, resilience, respect and healthy lifestyles, alongside a corporate bowls day, a formal dinner, and a major Legends exhibition match in support of grassroots rugby league.
This marks the first time the International Legends of League event will be held in the Hinchinbrook Shire and is expected to deliver strong community engagement while providing valuable support for local clubs and businesses.
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World War I
L.B. Alm
J. Allan
F. Armstrong
R.E. Alston
H.H. Anderson
A.J.J. Barnes
F.J. Barnes
A.J. Boreham
J.E. Beatts
D.R.Mc Baxter
E. Bridger
P. Christie
A.R. Cummins
A. Cates
A. Filippi
W.E. Fulton
L. Ghensi
J. Hardy
H.E. Hembrow
H.E. Irwin
W.E. Kelley
R.M. Knowles
A.E. Kehl
E.P. Morris
S. Markham
W.J. Markey
W. Ninnis
P.W. Ross
G.R. Skinner
A.D. Scrutton
J. Smith
H. Smith
A. Taylor
H.A.S. Taylor
R. Thompson
J.H. Urquhart
G.F.M.M. Venables
A. White
W.B. Dwyer
World War II
R. Agnew
M.A. Bishop
P.R. Challands
B.C. Cabon
A. Cousens
W.R. Cornish
W.L. Cleary
P.J. Cumiskey
L. Desjardins
N.L. Diehm
J.M. Dixon
J.D. Dunstan
E. Doherty
G.H. Eddleston
M.J. Farrell
K. Fulton
E.A. Glover
D.L. Graham
H.F. Harvey
W.D. Hunter
J. Hopkins
R. Hopkins
R. Jessup
C.P. Lesina
K. Lynch
J.W. Langley
T. Markey
H.T. Mills
M. Nayler
N. Nicholson
M. O’Malley
P. Richardson
H.G. Schmidt
J. Simpson
J.W. Sinclair
H.H. Swarbrick
L.J.K. Teitzel
E.E.G. Taylor
J.K. Waring
C.Y. Watson
R.N. Wehrle
L. Wilkinson
R.E. Innes
R.H. Jones
B. Roberts
L. Polmear
Korean War
INGHAM DAWN PARADE
All Ex-Servicemen and Women and members of the public are invited to attend the DAWN PARADE assembling at the Mafeking Tree, opposite the Police Station, Ingham at 4:15am Saturday 25 April 2026. At the conclusion of the service, all those attending are invited to the RSL Clubrooms for breakfast.
RSL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY AT INGHAM CEMETERY
This ceremony, conducted by the Herbert River Sub-Branch of the RSL, will take place at the Ingham War Cemetery commencing at 6:00am
FORREST BEACH PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
Individuals, schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Forrest Beach Progress Association Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Mr Richard Scobie, in Corbett Park near the Forrest Beach SLSC, at 6:50am. The parade will move at 7:00am, march along Palm Street to the Memorial Site in Progress Park where a wreath laying ceremony will take place. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.
HALIFAX PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
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A.M. Christie
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F.J. Origlassi
Malaysia
V.J. Cowen
Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble at 8:00am at the Halifax State School in Victoria Terrace, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Mr Gordon Schmierer. The parade will move at 8:05am, march along the main street of
Halifax to Lion’s clock and return to the War Memorial where a wreath laying ceremony will take place.
INGHAM PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Anzac Day Parade and are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Captain Felix Reitano Retd., in Rotary Park adjacent old Barra Motors building, at 9:20am to march on the northern lane of Herbert Street into Palm Terrace to the Cenotaph where the commemoration ceremony will follow, wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph and the Last Post and Reveille sounded. The parade will then be dismissed at the completion of the service.
FLAGS: Business people in the Shire are encouraged to display flags which are to be flown at half-mast from 8:00am until noon and at the masthead for the remainder of the day.
WREATHS: The Committee respectfully suggests that persons considering the laying of Wreaths give consideration to the substitution of an Inscribed Book either instead of, or as well as, a Wreath. These books will then be presented to local Schools for inclusion in their Libraries as a lasting memento of the Ceremony.
ORDER OF MARCH: Air Force Cadets; Returned and Service Persons; National Servicemen’s Association – Ingham Branch; Drummers; Scouts; Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School; Ingham State Primary School; Country Schools; Ingham State High School; St Teresa’s College; Gilroy Santa Maria College.
Long before their names appeared in service records and memorials, they were part of everyday life in regional Queensland.
They were young people with families, neighbours with futures, community members with hopes much like our own. Their willingness to sacrifice their world in service of others has left a lasting mark on the region and on the generations that followed.
As Anzac Day approaches, residents are encouraged to reflect on Hinchinbrook Shire Library’s extensive and significant record of the region’s military heritage, with a particular focus on the 31st Battalion, The Kennedy Regiment.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said Anzac Day offers an important opportunity to connect remembrance with learning and local history.
“Anzac Day reminds us that service and sacrifice are not abstract ideas, they are lived experiences of people from our own towns, streets and families,” Mayor Jayo said.
“Our Library plays a vital role in preserving these stories and ensuring they remain accessible to the community, researchers and future generations.”
The special collection was bequeathed to
the Hinchinbrook Shire Library by Captain Bob Burla RFD, ED & Bars (RL), the voluntary historian for the 31st Battalion Infantry Association.
Since its establishment in 1999, it has become a major custodian of documentary material relating to the 31st Battalion, including service records, photographs, personal papers, publications and military ephemera.
Complementing this military collection, the Library’s Special Collections also encompass local histories, photographs, council records and newspapers.
Together, these materials help tell the broader story of life in the Hinchinbrook Shire during times of both peace and conflict.
Mayor Jayo said these collections ensure remembrance remains active, relevant and meaningful.
“Preserving history is not simply about looking back, it’s about ensuring future generations understand the service, re-
silience and contributions of those who came before them,” he said.
“Our library collections allow these stories to be shared with accuracy, respect and strong local context.”
Community members, veterans, families and students are encouraged to visit the Hinchinbrook Shire Library at 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham, during normal
hours: Monday–Wednesday and Friday 10:00am–4:00pm Thursday 10:00am–6:00pm Saturday 9:00am–12:00pm
The library will be closed on Anzac Day, with further information on commemoration services available at www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/2026-anzac-day-commemoration-services/
Ingham Dawn Parade
Who: Open to the Public
Where: Mafeking Tree (opposite the Police Station)
Time: Assemble at 4:15am
After: Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL Club following the service
Remembrance at the Cemetery
Who: Open to the public
Where: Ingham War Cemetery
Time: 6:00am
Hosted by: Herbert River Sub-branch of the RSL Forrest Beach Commemoration Ceremony
Who: Open to the public
Where: Forrest Beach Memorial
Time: 7:00am (arrive early to be assembled before commencement)
Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony
Who: Schools and local organisations are invited
Where: Assemble at Halifax State School, Victoria Terrace
Time: Assemble at 8:00am, parade begins at 8:05am
Route: March to the Lion’s Clock and back Ingham Parade and Commemoration Ceremony
Who: Schools and local organisations are invited Where: Assemble at Rotary Park (adjacent to Honeycombs Sales & Services)
Time: Assemble at 9:20am
Route: March along the northern lane of Herbert Street into Palm Terrace to the Cenotaph
Ceremony: Wreath laying, Last Post, and Reveille After: Parade will be dismissed at the conclusion of the service
The Herbert River RSL would like to cordially invite you to the club on 25th April to honour and pay our respect to service men and women past, present and future.
The RSL will be hosting a free Gunfire breakfast after the dawn service.
The club will also be open for lunch from 11:30am which will consist of roast beef or corned meat with white sauce
Lunch will be $18 per person.
BY 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 sendoff 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.
BY CHELSEA RAVIZZA
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 visitors from 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.
One of North Queensland’s most loved family events is ready to come out of its shell once again, with Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day returning to the TYTO Wetlands on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
One of North Queensland’s most loved family events is ready to come out of its shell once again, with Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day returning to the TYTO Wetlands on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
Drawing thousands of visitors each year, the event has cemented its place as a standout on the regional calendar—blending environmental awareness, live entertainment and hands-on family fun in a way that continues to resonate with the community.
Drawing thousands of visitors each year, the event has cemented its place as a standout on the regional calendar—blending environmental awareness, live entertainment and hands-on family fun in a way that continues to resonate with the community.
Running from 9am to 2pm, Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day invites families to slow things down to turtle pace and reconnect with what matters — caring for Country, protecting local wildlife and passing those values on to future generations.
Running from 9am to 2pm, Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day invites families to slow things down to turtle pace and reconnect with what matters — caring for Country, protecting local wildlife and passing those values on to future generations.
At its heart is a powerful message: the small choices we make today shape the world we leave behind. That message is brought to life through the story of Hinchinbrook’s own marine turtles, with Green and Flatback turtles travelling thousands of kilometres each year to nest on local beaches — relying on clean oceans and protected coastlines to survive.
by Roaming Wild,
CircUp and Council’s Waste Team, designed to educate without preaching and inspire practical, everyday action. From our arts and crafts station and wildlife encounters to quality food stalls and community displays, the event offers something for all ages — proving that sustainability doesn’t have to be serious to make an impact.
More than just an event, Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day has become a symbol of Hinchinbrook’s identity — proud, forward-looking and deeply connected to its natural environment. So, pack a picnic rug, bring the family, and get ready for a shell-ebration that’s as meaningful as it is memorable with free entry.
by Roaming Wild, CircUp and Council’s Waste Team, designed to educate without preaching and inspire practical, everyday action. From our arts and crafts station and wildlife encounters to quality food stalls and community displays, the event offers something for all ages — proving that sustainability doesn’t have to be serious to make impact.
At its heart is a powerful message: the small choices we make today shape the world we leave behind. That message is brought to life through the story of Hinchinbrook’s own marine turtles, with Green and Flatback turtles travelling thousands of kilometres each year to nest on local beaches — relying on clean oceans and protected coastlines to survive.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said the event continues to grow in both scale and significance.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said the event continues to grow in both scale and significance.
our community and the values we share,” Mayor Jayo said. “We are fortunate to live in a region with significant natural assets, including beaches where Green and Flatback turtles nest each year. This event plays an important role in raising awareness and supporting the protection of these environments
our community and the values we share,” Mayor Jayo said. “We are fortunate to live in a region with significant natural assets, including beaches where Green and Flatback turtles nest each year. This event plays an important role in raising awareness and supporting the protection of these environments
The day will feature a packed program of entertainment and interactive experiences, including performances by the 1RAR Band, Dancers Academy of Ingham, Bella
More than just an event, Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day has become a symbol of Hinchinbrook’s identity — proud, forward-looking and deeply connected to its natural environment. So, pack a picnic rug, bring the family, and get ready for shell-ebration that’s as meaningful it is memorable with free entry.
interactive experiences, including performances by the 1RAR Band,
and designed preaching and action. station quality displays, for all sustainability make an Tasman become a identity and natural picnic rug, ready for a meaningful as entry.
Donated to the 31st Battalion Band in 1915 by Queensland pastoralist Alfred John Cotton, the World War I cornet accompanied Australian soldiers during their service on the Western Front. The 31st Battalion, known as the Kennedy Regiment, drew many of its volunteers from North Queensland’s Kennedy District and formed part of the Australian Imperial Force.
These men served with distinction in Europe, forging enduring links between regional Queensland communities and the battlefields of France and Belgium. The battalion suffered devastating losses at the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916 and later took part in key operations during the Allied advance of 1918, including fighting associated with the Villers-Bretonneux area.
Lost during the war, the cornet was later recovered and carefully restored. Today, it is preserved at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library as part of its Special Collections, where it sits as a tangible link to the service and sacrifice of the men of the Kennedy Regiment.
The instrument holds deep symbolic value. During the war, musicians who played such instruments often served dual roles, acting not only in ceremonial capacities but also as stretcher bearers, carrying wounded soldiers from the battlefield under fire.
In a modern tribute, Australian Army musician Jeff Poole was granted special permission to play the restored cornet at Fromelles, sounding the Last Post during reburial ceremonies for Australian soldiers who had lain unidentified for more than a century. The cornet was loaned for the occasion by a member of the 31st Battalion Association who recognised its historical importance.
Its use extended beyond Fromelles to ceremonies at the Menin Gate in Belgium, honouring thousands of soldiers who have no known grave.
More than a relic, the cornet represents continuity,
remembrance and respect, connecting present-day Australians with the legacy of the Kennedy Regiment and the sacrifice of those who served and died more than a century ago. For more information on ANZAC Day commemoration services across the region, visit Council’s website or follow Council’s Facebook page for details.
On another note, fuel has been a regular topic around our dinner tables and workplaces for weeks now, and I know many locals are feeling concerned about availability and rising costs.
For us, fuel isn’t a luxury, it’s essential to everyday life, whether you’re getting to work, running a business, taking kids to school or travelling long distances for services.
While Australia has fuel security measures in place, regional and remote communities like ours can still feel the impact of international instability through transport delays, increased demand and temporary supply pressures.
Council has made fuel availability information easier to access through the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard.
The information is sourced directly from the Queensland Government and provides near real-time updates from participating fuel retailers. It’s designed to help you plan, avoid unnecessary trips between service stations and reduce panic buying. A little consideration goes a long way. Using fuel responsibly helps ensure there’s enough for emergency services, essential workers and those in our community who rely on it most.
You can find the Dashboard, along with weather warnings and safety information by following the Hinchinbrook Disaster Information Facebook page or the Disaster Dashboard website.
Yanks Jetty Has A WWII Secret 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.
Over the years, I’ve heard many people say they want to recycle better, but they’re not always sure if they’re doing it right. That’s exactly why Hinchinbrook Shire Council is again rolling out the Bin Tagging Education Program across the Shire.
This program is about helping households recycle correctly and keeping recyclable material out of landfill. On collection days, Council officers carry out simple visual checks of yellow lidded recycling bins and leave a coloured tag to show how that bin is tracking. A green tag means you’re doing a great job, orange shows there is a little contamination with tips to improve, and red highlights heavy contamination.
I want to be very clear. This is an education-first approach. We know most residents want to do the right thing, and bin tagging provides practical, easy-to-understand feedback so small changes can be made without guesswork or frustration.
Each year, our community sends around 4,000 tonnes of
kerbside waste to landfill. If we can divert just ten per cent of recyclable material out of red bins and into yellow bins, that is around 400 tonnes less waste going to landfill. That helps extend the life of our landfill, reduces environmental impacts, and keeps long term costs down for everyone.
If a recycling bin is heavily contaminated, it may be emptied into general waste to protect the rest of the load. Households that continue to have issues will receive additional education and support, and only ongoing non-compliance may lead to further action.
Recycling is not always straightforward, especially when packaging is unclear. Tools like Recycle Mate can help residents check what goes where.
This program is one more way Council is working alongside the community to improve recycling habits. Small changes really can make a big difference. For more information, follow Council’s Facebook page, check Council’s website or better yet, call (07) 4776 4600.
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
As well as delivering more early intervention with Community Gro youth hub, here are some of the ways the new Queensland Government is delivering for North Queensland:
• Delivering a CT Scanner for Ayr Hospital
• Delivering a new hub for victims of domestic and family violence in North Queensland
• Delivering a new Kirwan Police Station
• Delivering a new youth mental health facility in Townsville
• Delivering a security fence at Mundingburra State School
• Delivering the Palm Island Home Ownership Scheme
• Upgrading Hermit Park Tigers AFL Club
• Upgrading Home Hill Swimming Pool
• Upgrading Jabiru Park Baseball Club with new lighting and female changerooms
• Upgrading Peak Downs Highway
• Upgrading the Townsville Sports Precinct.
Find out what else we’re delivering for you.
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
Ian Kemp, while Nicole
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 OnFarm Co-Operation Award, sponsored by
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.
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.
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.
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 opportuni-
ties 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.
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
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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
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Windlab’s Gawara Baya wind energy project is moving steadily from planning into delivery, with real opportunities emerging for local businesses, workers, and communities across Hinchinbrook and Charters Towers.
Located on Gugu Badhun Country at Mount Fox, approximately 65 kilometres south west of Ingham, and within the Charters Towers Regional Council area, the project is being developed on a working cattle property with more than 100 years of agricultural production. Designed to operate alongside existing grazing, the project keeps the land productive while creating long term opportunities for the region.
“Real opportunities are opening up for local businesses and workers.”
As preparation for construction accelerates, Windlab is supporting early engagement to connect local businesses and workers to opportunities across civil works and road upgrades, workforce accommodation and site services, transport and logistics, electrical and mechanical trades, and environmental services.
Construction is expected to support more than 300 direct jobs at peak, with a strong focus on local participation. This includes workers from within 160 kilometres of the site, Queensland based suppliers, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.
Key contractors are already in place for early works and construction enabling packages, providing clarity on upcoming opportunities and helping local capability prepare for delivery.
The project is being developed in long term relationship with the Gugu Badhun Aboriginal Corporation, guided by an Indigenous Land Use Agreement and a Cultural Heritage
Management Plan that sets clear expectations for how works are planned and carried out on Country.
A co designed Gugu Badhun Employment and Training Strategy supports meaningful, culturally safe employment and skills development, with a commitment that at least five per cent of the workforce will be Gugu Badhun people. In addition, it is also important to the project that all other local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people participate as employees, contractors, or community partners.
“Respect for Country is being built into the project from day one.”
The opportunities now emerging are underpinned by more than four years of project development, with sustained engagement across Mount Fox, Ingham, Charters Towers, and Townsville.
More than 8,000 hours of independent environmental and ecological surveys have informed project design, strengthening decisions well before construction begins.
A clear path forward and long term value
The project has secured the foundations needed to move toward construction, including a confirmed pathway to connect into the electricity network and selection under the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
Community benefit is embedded early. During development, Windlab delivered a pilot Community Benefit program, investing more than $80,000 to support local priorities, with a $200,000 annual Community Benefit Fund in place from construction and throughout the life of the project to support locally driven initiatives across the Hinchinbrook and Charters Towers regions.
“Now
is the time for local suppliers and workers to get involved.”
As the project moves closer to construction, Windlab is supporting local businesses and job seekers to connect through upcoming Industry Roadshow – Meet the Buyer sessions.
These sessions will share information about upcoming work packages, workforce needs, and how locals can get involved.
400MW wind energy project on Gugu Badhun Country
Fully permitted and nearing financial close
>4 years of robust project development
>8,000 hours of detailed environmental surveys
>300 jobs during peak construction
>$200 million in regional economic uplift during construction
>$1.2 million tonnes of carbon emissions avoided each year
$200,000 annual Community Benefit Fund supporting Hinchinbrook and Charters Towers
Capacity to power up to 250,000 Queensland homes
Meet the people supporting the next phase of Windlab’s Gawara Baya wind energy project and learn about local supplier and workforce opportunities.
Who you’ll hear from:
• Windlab project team
• Appointed contractors, including Davbridge Constructions, Australian Portable Camps, and Australian Camp Services
• On Common Country, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation
• Gugu Badhun Aboriginal Corporation
• Workforce and training partners
If you’re a business or job seeker looking for supplier and workforce opportunities, RSVP for one of our Meet the Buyer events below using the QR codes.
Register for the Charters Towers event
• Tuesday 28 April
• 4pm-6pm
Please RSVP for catering purposes and as a courtesy to our Charters Towers host venue.
Register for the Ingham event
• Wednesday 28 April
• 4pm-6pm
Please RSVP for catering purposes and as a courtesy to our Ingham host venue.
Windlab acknowledges the Gugu Badhun peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which Gawara Baya is located and acknowledges the neighbouring Country of the Warragamy peoples.
We respect and value their diverse, deep, and enduring connections to Country, culture, and customs. We pay our respects to their ancestors and Traditional Custodians today, who carry their legacy.
We thank the Gugu Badhun Aboriginal Corporation for enabling us to embed the Gugu Badhun language and culture in the Gawara Baya project. Gawara Baya means ‘wind song’ in the Gugu Badhun language, and the logo artwork, created by Gugu Badhun Traditional Owner Allison Hoolihan, uses a leaf to symbolise the wind’s song, moving across Country and sharing stories of the Gugu Badhun people, old and new.
Working in the Country is a privilege, which comes with a responsibility to do the right thing by all who work on the Gawara Baya project.
Acknowledgement of Country icon designed by Leigh Harris from ingeous studios as part of Windlab’s Innovate RAP design.
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Donzel began his Tec-NQ House journey in Semester 2, 2025, bringing fresh energy to the boarding community. As a year 10 student, preparing for year 11 in 2026, he already had his future mapped out: a career in the automotive industry.
“I chose Tec-NQ for the opportunities after school,” said Donzel.
“I heard about this school from family members,” he added.
It’s the strength of Tec-NQ’s vocational pathway options that attracted him, and he was keen to take every chance to learn. “So far, it’s been good,” he adds with a smile. Head of Boarding, Dominic Stower, says Donzel’s attitude is a great fit for Tec-NQ House.
“When new students arrive with a clear goal, it sets them up to make the most of the opportunities here,” Dominic said. “Donzel has come in focused on automotive, and we’re already seeing his commitment.”
Life outside of the classroom keeps Donzel busy. At home on Warraber Island in the Torres Strait, he spends spare time fishing with family and friends. In Townsville, he’s quick to make use of the boarding house facilities, enjoying games of pool and keeping up with basketball. A loyal Chicago Bulls supporter, his favourite number is 23, a tribute to Michael Jordan. On the
rugby league field, he follows the Roosters. For Dominic, this balance of vocational focus, sport and recreation is exactly what Tec-NQ House was designed to provide.
“Boarding gives young people independence with a safety net,” he explained. “We set expectations around learning, wellbeing and behaviour, and then we support them with structure and routine. That’s where they thrive.”
Tec-NQ House itself is a purpose-built boys-only residence located in Rosslea. Opened in 2022, it provides accommodation for up to forty senior school students from regional and remote Queensland, giving them access to Tec-NQ’s trade-focused senior school program.
The facility blends structure with comfort. Students have air-conditioned double-occupancy rooms, communal lounges with streaming services and computer access, and a secure outdoor recreation area with BBQ facilities and a basketball court.
An on-site professional chef prepares nutritious meals every day, fuelling the boys for school, sport and work placements.
Transport is provided to the Tec-NQ Douglas co-educational campus, and staff also drive students to and from workplaces when required. This removes barriers and lets students focus on their learning, hobbies and friendships. After-hours, the boys enjoy organised sport, social activities and excursions, all designed to build a sense of community.
Dominic says that for students like Donzel, these routines help them settle quickly.
“First-year boarders do well when there is a clear rhythm to the week,” he said. “They learn to manage their time, connect with mates and build confidence. Those skills will serve them in school, in apprenticeships and in life.”
With his career pathway in mind, his hobbies from home, and a willingness to get involved in boarding life, Donzel is making a strong start. We look forward to seeing his journey continue into year 11 and 12.
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 con-
structing 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!
Adesire for a fresh start has driven Jake Bebendorf to take the reins at Ingham’s JB Mechanical & Suspension, stepping into ownership after seizing the perfect opportunity to grow within the mechanical industry.
Jake said stepping into ownership of JB Mechanical & Suspension has brought a strong sense of achievement, adding he is committed to running the business with integrity and a focus on honest, reliable workmanship.
Since taking over, Jake has steered JB Mechanical & Suspension toward a stronger
focus on suspension services, particularly four-wheel drive setups, while also building close partnerships with local businesses and tradespeople to deliver high-quality, well-rounded service to clients.
With a full schedule of both longstanding and new clients keeping Jake, administrator Sylvia and apprentice Malachi busy and accountable, Jake is confident his workmanship and approach to running the business will speak for themselves in building strong, trusted relationships.
“We’re trying to restore good, honest, reliable work to the
business and make that distinction between then [previous ownership] and now [current ownership],” said Jake.
“We’re new owners, but we’re old faces and in the business itself, there are still the good old bones underneath of family values, business values, and staff values.”
With 12 months already under their belt since taking over the business, Jake has plans to grow and a strong focus on creating opportunities to welcome and train new apprentices.
“In the business, there were a lot of things that weren’t working, and it [purchasing the business] was a very quick decision,” Jake added.
“Since then, we’ve put more love, and a whole lot of liability into how we operate.”
Jake and the team at JB Mechanical & Suspension are welcoming the community to visit them at 4–6 Gedge Street, Ingham, or get in touch on 07 4776 3173.
With our new partnership with Aussie Broadband, Logilytics is proud to announce we can now supply local NBN services right here in the Hinchinbrook region, including high-speed fibre connections where available.
That means faster speeds, better reliability, and local support from a team that’s already on the ground and invested in our community.
For local businesses, fast internet isn’t a luxury anymore, it’s the backbone of every function. Everything from taking payments, running cloud apps, to backing up data, and staying connected to customers.
For families, it’s what makes streaming smooth, gaming responsive, and working or studying from home actually workable.
The best part? You don’t have to deal with call centres or
generic “one-size-fits-all” advice. At Logitlytics our friendly local team will help you choose the right plan for your home or business, organise the changeover, and make sure your WiFi and network are set up to get the performance you’re paying for.
Fast internet. Fast support. Local people.
If you’re in Hinchinbrook and you’re ready for NBN done properly, talk to Logilytics today. Call 1800 832 477 or visit our website at logilytics.com.au to view our services and support options.
Reliable, high speed internet is critical for modern businesses. It helps drive efficiency, productivity, customer service, and employee satisfaction. But business needs can be very different from those of a typical household.
While home internet is often used for streaming, gaming, and browsing, businesses rely on fast, stable connections for cloud based tools, online marketing, data backups, video conferencing, and website services. These
FRIDAY 24 APRIL
THURSDAY 30 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
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
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.
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
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
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
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Saturday 25 April 2026. The following facilities will be closed: Hinchinbrook Shire Library; TYTO Regional Art Gallery; Halifax Library Sub-Branch; and Halifax Resource Recovery Centre.
Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly during this period until normal operating hours resume. Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre will continue as normal. For more information call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the following projects:
•HSC 26/03 - Provision and Implementation of an Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution
Closing: 2.00pm, Wednesday 6 May 2026
Tender documents and further information available via Council’s website at https://www.hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au/our-council/procurement-and-tenders/ current-procurement-and-tender-opportunities/ or by contacting Council on (07) 4776 4600.
businesses and enjoying the vast features the revitalised space had to offer.
Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories,
“The completion of the Mission Beach Town Centre revitalisation is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when three levels of government work together to deliver for regional Australia.”
Queensland Minister for Local Government, Water and Volunteers, Ann Leahy
“We’re proud to have partnered with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council to deliver funding that brings real, lasting benefits to the people of Mission Beach and the many visitors who come to experience this
Member for Hinchinbrook, Wayde Chiesa
said that,
“Mission Beach is one of North Queensland’s most iconic destinations, and these upgrades ensure it continues to be a place people are proud to live in and visit.
“By working closely with council, we’re ensuring communities like Mission Beach have the infrastructure they need to grow, attract visitors, and thrive well into the future.”
Mayor of Cassowary Coast, Cr Teresa Millwood added,
“The revitalisation project represents the first major investment in the town centre since the 1970s, and it has created a more welcoming and functional space for the community.
“The works weren’t easy, and I thank the community for sticking with us,” she said,
“Your resilience, patience, and the way you’ve worked with us through all the ups and downs has been fantastic.
Managing Director of RMS Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd, Richard McDonald was heavily involved with the project;
“The project had its fair share of challenges, but it was great to work through them with local suppliers and contractors and to see such a strong result at the end,” he said.
“The confined space of the work area, the continued groundwater intrusion, nature’s wet weather events, and the endless maze of underground services resulted in one of the most challenging and intricate projects RMS have ever been involved in.
“The completed beatification project speaks for itself, and full credit to everyone involved.”
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It takes a special type of person to enter a prison – by choice – to support convicted criminals.
Steve Chapman is a dedicated volunteer chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy, which has had a presence inside Queensland correctional centres for more than 50 years.
The Innisfail resident is so driven to support men facing dark times in prison that he makes a four-hour round trip each week to do so.
Within two years of release, around half of all prisoners will be back behind bars. Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy aims to break this cycle through supporting men and women in prison to change their lives.
Steve and his brother Andrew are part of Inside Out’s team of more than 40 volunteer pastoral carers who visit people inside prisons from Far North Queensland to the Gold Coast.
Steve has been a prison chaplain for a de-
cade but admits the thought of going into a prison once “put a shiver up my spine”.
“My first recollection of going into the correctional centre was intense security of cameras and large iron gates,” he recalls.
“After some prayerful consideration I felt the Lord saying that, ‘Sometimes you may have to go outside your comfort zone to do my Will.’
“I find it a privilege to be in a place where these guys can have a ‘safe place’ to unload, then to look and be ready to share the hope in Jesus Christ.
“The most gratifying moments are when you see the change in the countenance of those who find hope and peace in their hearts.”
Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy is a ministry of Carinity, a Queensland non-profit which also operates aged care, disability support, special assistance schools, accommodation for homeless youth, and family counselling services.
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
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
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
Scam Bingo, 10:30am-11:30am, Cardwell Library, Cardwell
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, 7am12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
TUESDAY 5 MAY
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
THURSDAY 23 APRIL
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, 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
THURSDAY 30 APRIL
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm8:30pm, 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
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
BY CHELSEA RAVIZZA
Small businesses across the Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast shires are being encouraged to take advantage of new opportunities as registrations open for the 2026 Queensland Small Business Month expos.
While the flagship events will be held in Cairns, the Gold Coast and Brisbane this May, local operators can still benefit through online resources, webinars and a range of initiatives designed to support regional and remote businesses.
The expos aim to help small and family businesses build resilience, embrace innovation and tap into emerging opportunities, including those linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin said the events would provide practical tools and support.
“Queensland Small Business Month 2026 is about helping small businesses build resilience, embrace innovation and seize opportunities,” Minister Minnikin said.
“The expos will bring together industry leaders, government representatives, and business experts to deliver engaging sessions that address the real challenges and opportunities facing small businesses to-
day.
“Attendees will also be able to access oneon-one support, including mentoring, financial counselling, and cyber security advice, ensuring they leave with actionable strategies to strengthen their small businesses.”
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo said initiatives like Queensland Small Business Month can make a difference for regional communities when backed by meaningful, ongoing support.
“Yes, they can make a difference—particularly when they are well targeted and supported at the local level,” he said.
“Queensland Small Business Month provides a valuable opportunity to celebrate small businesses, raise awareness of available support, and encourage collaboration and learning. For regional communities like Hinchinbrook, the real value comes when these initiatives are paired with practical support, local engagement, and follow-up that extends beyond a single month.”
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood said small businesses play a vital role in the region, highlighting Council’s Growing Stronger Together 2033
strategy as a key driver of economic resilience and local growth.
“Small businesses are absolutely at the heart of the Cassowary Coast,” she said.
“They’re not just creating jobs - they’re creating opportunity, supporting families, and keeping our towns strong and connected. Our Growing Stronger Together 2033 strategy is built around exactly that, backing local business, attracting investment, and building a more resilient economy for the future. Because when our small businesses succeed, our whole community benefits.”
Month give small businesses the chance to build networks, access support, and be recognised for the role they play in our economy,” she said.
“They also complement the work we’re doing locally, supporting businesses at every stage, whether they’re starting out or looking to grow. It’s about making sure regional voices are part of the bigger picture.”
Mayor Millwood said initiatives like Queensland Small Business Month are particularly valuable for regional communities.
“For regional communities like ours, visibility and connection are everything. Initiatives like Queensland Small Business
To get involved, register for an event, become a Collaboration Partner, or find out more about what’s on this Queensland Small Business Month, head to www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-services/business-events/qsbm.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. 3.30 Living Black. 4.00 Destination Flavour. 4.10 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 William And Kate: A Royal Wedding. 8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. 9.30 Riot Women. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 Under The Bridge. 12.00 Bonn. 1.55 Beyond Signs. 2.50 Mastermind Australia. 3.55 The Zelensky Story. 4.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.10 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 A New ANZAC. 9.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 The King. 11.50 Babylon Berlin. 12.45 Babylon Berlin. 1.45 Nordland 99. 2.50 Mastermind Australia. 3.50 The Zelensky Story. 4.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. Highlights. 3.00 Stories From The Cities. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. Highlights. 4.30 Athletics. Marathon de Paris. Highlights. 5.30 Surviving WW2. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Langham: London’s Grandest Hotel. 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. 9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. 10.20 Finding Your Roots. 11.20 Snowpiercer. 1.05 Snowpiercer. 1.55 Matched. 2.45 Mastermind Australia. 3.50 The Zelensky Story. 4.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. 5.35 Cold War Spies. 6.30 News. 7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. 8.40 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. 9.40 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. 10.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. 11.35 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. 1.05 Matched. 2.50 Mastermind Australia. 3.25 Mastermind Australia. 3.55 Legacy List. 4.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. 4.15 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 SBS News. 10.35 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. 11.45 Gomorrah. 12.45 Gomorrah. 1.50 Gomorrah. 2.45 Mastermind Australia. 3.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. 4.20 Bamay. 4.50 Late Programs.
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown To Murder. (2019) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Gold Coast To K’Gari. 9.00 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006) (PG) Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt. 11.15 TBA. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Weekend Sunrise.
6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 12.00 Beach Cops. 12.30 Gallipoli Dawn Service. 1.30 Villers-Bretonneux Dawn Service. 2.30 Seven News Special: Lest We Forget Service. 3.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001) (M) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.50 To Be Advised. 1.35 Devils. (MA15+) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)
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7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. (PG)
9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
9.30 BattleBots. (R)
10.20 Merlin. (PG, R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
9.05 Adventure Time. (R)
9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
10.15 My Adventures With Superman. (PG, R)
11.20 Super Happy Magic Forest. (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.45 Ultimate Vets. (PG)
9.10 Animal Park.
10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.25 Deadly 60. (R)
11.50 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (PG, R)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? (R)
8.30 My Adventures With Superman. (PG)
8.55 BattleBots.
9.40 Gladiators UK. (PG, R)
10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.25 Good Game Spawn Point. (PG, R)
7.30pm Kids Baking Championship.
8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (R)
8.50 Caper Crew. (R)
9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
10.20 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.40 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.25 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
7.30pm The Inbestigators. (R)
7.45 Caper Crew. 8.05 Secrets At Red Rocks. (PG)
8.30 Animal Park. (PG)
10.15 Secrets Of The Zoo. (R) 10.55 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.40 Ultimate Vets. (R)
12.05am Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.45 Gladiators UK. (PG)
9.45 Kids BBQ Championship. (R)
10.25 Kids Baking Championship. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R)
8.45 Inspector Morse. (M, R)
11.05 Escape To The Country. (R)
12.05 Dark City: The Cleaner. (MA15+)
1.05 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Heartbeat. (PG, R)
8.45 McDonald And Dodds. (M, R)
10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Under Fire. (PG, R)
11.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
12.45 Our Town. (R)
1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Father Brown. (M, R)
8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M, R)
10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)
11.30 Father Brown. (M, R)
12.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)
1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R)
2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
6.00pm Bargain Hunt. 7.00 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) 8.00 Escape To The Country. (R) 11.00 Bargain Hunt. (R) 12.00 Escape To The Country. (R)
1.00 Our Town. (R) 1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, R) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
5.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG)
7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R)
8.30 Lewis. (M, R)
10.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
11.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. (PG, R)
12.30 Auction Squad. (R)
1.30 Surf Patrol. (R)
5.30pm The Aussie Property Flippers. (PG, R)
6.30 Escape To The Country. (R)
7.30 The Coroner. (M, R)
8.30 Vera. (M, R)
10.30 Maternal. (M, R)
11.30 The Coroner. (M, R)
12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 Vera. (M, R)
5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)
6.30 Bargain Hunt.
7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)
8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (PG, R)
10.45 Ambulance: Code Red. (M, R) 11.45 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 12.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)
8.30 Cape Carnage: Killer Catch. (PG)
9.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R)
10.30 Railroad Australia. (PG, R)
11.30 Deadliest Roads. (M, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)
8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (PG)
10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M, R)
11.30 Getting A Ticket In America. (M, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Western Bulldogs v Sydney.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.
11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 Movie: The Blues Brothers. (1980) (M, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. Richmond v Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.
11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 Movie: Nobody. (2021) (MA15+, R)
6.00pm AFL Post-Game Show.
6.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. Hawthorn v Gold Coast Suns.
9.30 Movie: Men In Black 3. (2012) (M, R) Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones.
11.40 Movie: xXx: State Of The Union. (2005) (M, R) 1.45 Outback Outlaw Comedian. (MA15+, R)
6.00pm Border Security: International. (PG, R) 6.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Die Hard 2. (1990) (M, R) Bruce Willis. 11.00 Movie: Contraband. (2012) (MA15+, R) 1.15 Blokesworld. (PG, R) 2.00 Counting Cars. (PG, R)
5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)
6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)
7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League.
8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (PG)
9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG, R)
5.30pm Secret Life Of The Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) 10.40 The Good Karma Hospital. (M, R) 11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.30pm Secret Life Of The Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)
8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)
10.40 The Spencer Sisters. (PG)
11.40 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)
12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
5.30pm The Edinburgh Auction House.
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 RBT. (PG, R)
8.30 Emergency. (M, R)
9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency. (M, R)
10.30 Forensics: Murder Scene. (MA15+, R)
11.40 See No Evil. (MA15+, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
5.30pm The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Airport Security: USA. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: The Monuments Men. (2014) (M, R) 10.50 Movie: Stronger. (2017) (MA15+, R) 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R)
5.00pm Movie: The Dam Busters. (1955) (G, R)
7.30 Movie: Valkyrie. (2008) (M, R) Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy.
9.50 Movie: Be Cool. (2005) (M, R) John Travolta, Uma Thurman.
12.15 Movie: Danger Within. (1959) (G, R)
5.30pm Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Heroes. (PG, R)
8.40 Paramedics. (M, R) 9.40 Emergency. (M, R) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
1.40 Movie: Law And Disorder. (1958) (G, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
NCIS. (M, R)
NCIS. (M, R)
Bull. (PG, R)
JAG. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.
11.00 Bull. (PG, R)
11.55 JAG. (PG, R)
12.50 Home Shopping. (R)
1.20 Home Shopping. (R) 1.50 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M)
9.25 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (M, R) 11.15 Bull. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 26. Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners.
7.00 Football Tonight.
7.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 26. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory.
10.00 NCIS. (M, R) 10.55 NCIS. (M, R) 11.50 NCIS. (M, R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022) (M, R) Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. 10.00 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 10.55 JAG. (PG, R) 11.50 JAG. (PG, R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 The Harlem Hellfighters. 9.20 Heston Blumenthal: Life With Bipolar. (M, R) 10.30 Chasing Speed. (M) 11.25 Brassic. (MA15+) 12.15 Time To Buy: A Musical. (MA15+, R) 1.00 WWE Legends. (M, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.05pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 6.55 Jeopardy! (R) 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race.
6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.50pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 American Godfathers: The Five Families. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (PG, R) 11.00 Theatres Of War. (M, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6.10pm Over The Black Dot. (R) 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) (R) Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker. 10.40 Sex Before The Internet: Sex Toy Empire. (MA15+, R) 12.30 United Gangs Of America. (MA15+, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.55pm Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.25 The Earthshot Report. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (M) 8.30 The American Soldier.
10.15 Chernobyl: A Bomb That Keeps Ticking. (PG, R)
11.15 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. (PG, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.20pm Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (PG, R) 6.20 Abandoned Engineering: The Green Line. (PG, R) 8.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. 12.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Women’s race.
2.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
11.05 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (PG, R) 11.30 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)
5.30pm The Edinburgh Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 A Remarkable Place To Die. (M, R) 10.40 Borderline. (M) 11.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.40 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
Bull. (M, R) 11.15
Queensland fishers are being encouraged to log their catches, with every recorded trip helping to build a clearer picture of the state’s fisheries and secure the future of recreational fishing.
Fishers record their trips for a range of personal reasons, for some, it’s about protecting local waters, while others want to see decisions backed by stronger data. Even just tracking their own fishing history helps provide feedback to improve the Qld Fishing 2.0 app.
Whatever the motivation, each entry contributes to a broader understanding of fishing activity across Queensland. For many, the decision to record catches begins with concern for the future.
“I started recording my catch because I was concerned about the future of fishing quality in our local area,” one Queensland fisher explained.
Catch reporting plays a practical role in supporting sustainable fish stocks, protecting waterways and ensuring future generations can enjoy the same fishing experiences.
Accurate data is also key to informed decision-making. By submitting trip details, fishers help Fisheries Queensland track species trends, monitor fishing pressure and identify changes over time.
“When everyone submits their data from across Queensland, it gives us a clearer picture of fish quality, what species are being caught, and what we can do to preserve these fish for many years to come,” another fisher said.
The information collected through the Qld Fishing 2.0 app is combined with commercial, charter and scientific data to guide fisheries management decisions, including size limits and seasonal closures.
Recent figures highlight the growing impact of the initiative. In January 2026, 100 fishers recorded 159 trips, logging more than 1,600 fish. February continued the momentum, with 64 fishers submitting 122 trips and recording 825 fish. Importantly, even unsuccessful trips provide valuable insights, helping to create a realistic picture of fishing activity across the state.
As participation grows, so too does the ability to protect Queensland’s fisheries, ensuring that every catch, or even no catch at all, contributes to a lasting legacy.
IT’S ALL NEW, It’s WILD And It’s EXTREME!
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 brandnew 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!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW: greatmoscowcircus. com.au/buy-tickets/
(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.)
Last Sunday morning a couple with 3 children took their Shark Cat runabout over to Pelorus Island for a swim and snorkel, but then discovered that their steering mechanism had failed, and they could not steer the boat. Lucinda Coast Guard received the call for help at 8:15am, and the Commander rang around to find a crew.
The rescue vessel “JJ” was soon launched, and headed over to Pelorus, a trip of around 30 minutes on a good day and soon had a tow line attached.
The return trip to Dunge-
ness was a very slow one, as without steering the towed vessel swung all over the place, but the professional volunteer crew knew what to do, and everyone was safely delivered back to the boat ramp, having just scraped over the sandbar on a dropping tide.
Please stay safe on the water, especially if your vessel has been unused for a period of time. Check its systems and fuel thoroughly before going out onto the water.
(Article contributed with thanks and written by Steve Whipps, Commander, Qf14 Lucinda Coast Guard)
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)
Last Saturday was another morning for my turn at Directing on the Palm Creek course and I was delightfully surprised with the huge crowd that piled in behind the starting line. In the last five minutes before 7 o’clock, about 20 people filed in to bolster the groups’ size.
It was a lively one, with sibling duo Dallas and Lacey taking 1st and 2nd place – only six seconds apart – and hitting personal bests!
With ANZAC Day on next Saturday, 25 April, Cardwell Parkrun will not be operating. Palm Creek is open to the possibility of an ANZAC Day run, and will make an announcement on the subject closer to the weekend whether they will be going ahead.
Don’t miss out on your local Parkrun news, follow both the Cardwell & Palm Creek Parkrun Facebook pages for photos and course updates!
Parkrun Results: 18th April 2026
Palm Creek #121 – 46 participants
Fastest time: Dallas Jayasuria (20:51)
Final finisher: Kira Turner (52:02)
PBs: Dallas Jayasuria (20:51), Lacey Jayasuria (20:57), Todd Cockburn (27:32), Judah Niam (32:48), Aaliyah Bulmer (33:39), Eliza Carr (36:35), Danielle Gibson (39:01)
First-timers: 6 welcomed
Volunteers: V Velton, Simon Niam, Kirra Niam, Donna Marbelli, Kira Turner,
Run Army is a national fitness initiative that brings communities together to recognise and honour Australia’s veterans and serving Defence
personnel, while encouraging participation through a structured course designed to promote resilience and teamwork.
In Hinchinbrook, participation was well represented across two groups on the Palm Creek parkrun course. Hinchin-
Shire Councillor Donna
ran alongside a trio of determined locals. Also taking part in the challenge, a group of students from Abergowrie College visited Palm Creek Parkrun one morning to show their support of the Run Army ini-
Steven Veltmeyer
Cardwell #383 – 20 participants
Fastest time: Luke Tamblyn (22:28)
Final finisher: Matthew Gardiner (1:01:04)
PBs: Roz Bahnisch (51:11), Bruce Boland (38:16), Sue Patch (52:37), Leila Sadler (52:45)
Volunteers: Kellie Ball, Will Ritchie, Jan Ferguson, Terry Curtin, Matthew Gardiner, Jake Ball, Kerry Snell
tiative.
Both groups demonstrated their support for the challenge, cheering each other on, reflecting respect for the armed forces and fitness through their individual efforts.
