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Hiya Hinchinbrook Shire!
What a fantastic first week its been, meeting all of you and learning about this town.
Many of you have brought to my attention that there’s more going on in the shire of Hinchinbrook than what’s in our Event Guide list so, I have made it a mission of mine to bring it back up to par.
This being said, if I have missed any upcoming events let me know! Let’s work together and make this a shire a happening community. Park Run is back on there too, which is good because I love a good Park Run course, I used to jog and volunteer at my old one in Airlie Beach, it was such a delightful view, running along the marina and boardwalk. I can’t wait to see what the Palm Creek Park Run is like, maybe I’ll see some
Editor’s Note
of you readers there.
Last week I got to enjoy a snag and a chat at the R U OK? Conversation Convoy when it made a stop in Rotary Park on Wednesday afternoon. They do such good work, providing the friendly conversation starters that people need. I saw and met many folks who stopped by for a game of chess and checkers, and I hope many locals had the chance to talk about their troubles with the kindly staff.
The Convoy is a big feature this week as mental health is just as important as physical health. Remember to check in with your family, friends and neighbours, and ask the important Are You Ok?
Fun Fact: There are over 2000 Park Runs around the world!
Victoria
CALLING ALL HINCHINBROOK HOST FAMILIES!
Have you ever thought about opening your home to the world? This July and August, a group of bright and enthusiastic exchange students from across Europe will be arriving in Australia and they’re looking for loving host families right here in Hinchinbrook to help make their Aussie adventure unforgettable.
Volunteers are urgently needed to host these students, with placements coordinated through WEP (World Education Program), a not-for-profit student exchange organisation. Families, couples, and individuals are all encouraged to apply and all that’s required is a warm heart, a spare bed, and a desire to share a slice of everyday Australian life.
about theatre, cooking, reading, and exploring new places.
• C from France – loves playing music, badminton, gymnastics, sailing, skiing, and baking.
Each student comes with their own unique passions and personality, and all are eager to experience true Australian culture, school life, and way of living.
Among those hoping to be placed in Hinchinbrook are:
• E from Finland – a creative spirit who enjoys music, dance, travel, painting, and movies.
• L from Germany – passionate
• A from Denmark – enjoys board games, playing cards, and keeping fit.
Hosting a student is more than just sharing your home, it’s about building lifelong friendships, learning about another culture, and making a young person’s dream come true. Those interested in learning more about being part of such a rewarding experience are invited to call WEP on (03) 9598 4733.
The Hinchinbrook community have been asked to open their home and hearts to international exchange students this July and August (WEP)
Checking In, Not Just Passing Through
Deputy Mayor Mary Brown attended the Convoy and was blown away by its presentation, saying, “I think it’s fantastic, with a very relaxed and welcoming environment, and that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? There’s no judgement.”
Ms. Brown also stated that, “Everything in town looks clean and lovely now, you wouldn’t know we had a flood. But emotionally, there’s still a lot of instability around.”
Lachlan Searle, the Community Director for the Conversation Convoy, said that the journey is truly “all about meeting people in their hometowns, in their communities, and encouraging them to look out for friends and family and have a conversation if they see signs that someone might be struggling.”
He recognised their trials and hoped the convoy would help ease worries, saying, “There’s a lot of pressure at the moment with the cost of living, as the floods up here in North Queensland have made a very difficult start to the year. So we’re
here to remind people that you can look out for your friends, your family, your colleagues, and you can ask them, ‘Are You Ok?’ on any day of the year.”
Specifically, he noted that “The Conversation Convoy is deliberately stopping at places like Ingham, Cardwell, Tully, Lucinda, so we can check in and see communities who have been hit really hard by those February floods. Those who are still waiting on things to settle down, waiting for insurance companies to get back to them. Making sure communities understand that they can check in with each other by simply sitting down, finding the time to ask, Are you ok?”
Billy Cheeseman, a member of the R U OK? Conversation Convoy wrapped it all up nicely, saying, “We come into towns to remind people that all it takes is a conversation to change your life. We make it simple by following just a few small steps to encourage both action and check-ins.” Which is so important, keep checking in with each other and remember with enough community support, we can help everyone feel OK.
David and Olivia from QAS. Photo credit: Victoria Velton Neil Murdock and Phil Maher running the free BBQ. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Vaughan Pryor and Kathy Pryor enjoying the BBQ.
Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Billy Cheeseman serving a snag to a local. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
The conversation caravan is open and ready for more private chats. Photo credit: Victoria Velton Chaice Ellery-Swain, Henley Dav, and Sam Giuffrida enjoying a game of chess. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
An Easter Message From Nick Dametto MP
2025 Australian-Italian Festival Cancelled Flood Aftermath Forces Heartbreaking Decision
HWappy Easter, Hinchinbrook. As the Easter long weekend approaches, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in Hinchinbrook a safe and enjoyable time with their friends and families.
Easter means different things to different people, but at its core, it’s a time to pause, reflect, and spend time with those who matter most. For those of the Christian faith it’s a time to reflect on the death and resurrection of Christ. The Easter message is one of hope, faith and new beginnings.
It’s been a rough start to the New Year with wet weather and flooding remaining front of mind for many of us. Here’s hoping the long weekend brings some well-deserved sunshine. Traditionally, this time of year sees many families heading to our local beaches, shooting off for a bit of camping, or taking a short holiday.
Personally, I’m looking forward to getting out on the water and heading over to Hinchinbrook Island to check out Mulligans and Zoe Bay Falls. With the recent rain, both will be a spectacular sight to see. Wallaman Falls Road is currently open with caution and would make for a great drive and a day trip, as would the Cardwell Spa Pools and the many swimming spots around Crystal Creek.
Also, as a friendly reminder, we have been warned that police will be out on our roads and on the water in higher numbers than usual, so it would be a good idea to check your speed, keep an eye on your alcohol consumption, and if boating, check your safety gear like flares, EPIRB and lifejackets.
Whatever you decide to do, take care, travel safe, and have a wonderful Easter weekend
One of US
ith heavy hearts, the Australian-Italian Festival Committee issued an official statement on Wednesday the 9th of April outlining 2025’s event will not go ahead as planned.
The Committee made the decision last week following lengthy discussions in consideration of 2025’s destructive floods and the devastating impact the weather event had across the Hinchinbrook Shire earlier this year.
“The Committee considered the extent of devastation and impact to the Ingham community following the February flooding and realised that there was no other option but to cancel the Festival for this 2025,” published the Australian-Italian Festival Committee.
In November of 2024, the community were overjoyed to read the Australian-Italian Festival would celebrate its 30th anniversary this June, especially following plenty of rumours the beloved celebration would not continue into the new year, however, following its cancellation, the future of the event remains uncertain.
Mr Pino Giandomenico, long term Pres-
ident of the Australian-Italian Festival Committee, was saddened to confirm 2025’s cancelation, and was particularly at a loss to call off the 30th anniversary celebrations.
“It was very sad to have to make this decision as the committee was looking forward to presenting our 30th Festival but the impact of the flooding on our sponsors, committee members and volunteers and the community in general left us no choice but to cancel,” wrote Mr Giandomenico.
Plenty of hugs, messages of encouragement and words of support were sent Mr Giandomenico’s way from the Hinchinbrook Shire and beyond, with many extending their thanks to the Committee for dedicating so much time and effort into hosting such an iconic event.
“Let’s hope that the community stays strong and gets plenty of support to help rebuild so that the memories of the great contributions that the Italians have brought to this country by having these festivals are never forgotten by generations past, present and future - in bocco al lupo (good luck),” shared Domenico Taraborrelli.
The Australian-Italian Festival Committee were saddened to confirm the event would not go ahead for 2025.
Photo Source: Australian-Italian Festival
$30 Million Jetty Revamp Underway
One of Hinchinbrook’s most iconic facilities will soon have a facelift with works set to commence this April at the infamous Lucinda Jetty and Warf.
Constructed in 1979, the Lucinda Jetty and Warf provides deep water access to large ships in the raw sugar trade to support the region’s booming sugar cane industry.
April’s upgrade has been implemented following allocations made as part of Sugar Terminals Limited’s $30 million investment towards the Lucinda Jetty and Warf, with periodic works set to be carried out across the next five years.
Construction began on the 7th of April to replace the Jetty’s access ramp with further demolition and refurbishment works scheduled over the six weeks commencing on the 6th of May until the 17th of June. Weather permitting, QSL Operations hopes to have the full upgrade completed as soon as the 22nd of July.
Alongside general construction, the scope of work will encompass the removal and replacement of the concert deck units, refurbishment of the existing piles and headstocks and occasional tree trimming as required to facilitate crane movement.
The Lucinda community can expect increased industrial traffic access on Bruce Parade and the vacant Port land adjacent to the Sugar Terminal will also be utlised
to stage office facilities. All works will take place between the hours of 6am to 6:30pm and alternate pedestrian access will be provided outside of demolition periods.
QSL Operations wishes to advise the public there will be restricted access to the beach across the duration of this project, and to direct all inquiries to QSL’s Manager Asset Services and Business Performance, Monica Accornero at monica.accornero@ qsl.com.au or 0448 369 185.
‘Ingham Disability Support Services’, has become ‘Lifelong Supports’.
Our new name represents our dedication to inclusively supporting both our disability and aged care communities
Aged Care Services
The Lucinda Jetty and Warf spans 5.76km long. Photo Source: Visit Queensland
Federal ELECTION 2025
Strong Roots, Stronger Future
LNP Candidate for Kennedy, Annette Swaine
For more than 32 years – including the two decades I have lived in Kennedy – our proud communities here in Hinchinbrook have been represented by the same voice in Canberra.
But I ask you: has our region been taken seriously when big decisions are made? Has Hinchinbrook benefited from the transformational infrastructure we’ve been trying for years to receive? Has enough been done to give our kids and grandkids a reason to stay here?
Maybe it’s time for a fresh approach, and I’m ready to deliver it.
I’m Annette Swaine, your LNP candidate for Kennedy, and I’m proud to call North Queensland home. I’ve lived, worked and raised my family right here in the Kennedy electorate for the past two decades. I know this region. I’ve walked its streets, fished its waters, and stood side by side with its people through good times and bad.
I grew up in the Torres Strait Islands in the commercial fishing industry, learning early the value of hard work and community.
I served as a Queensland Police Sergeant in Innisfail, Mount Isa and Cardwell, specialising in the Child Protection and Investigation Unit. After leaving the police, I ran a small fishing charter and tourism
business out of Cardwell.
Everything I’ve done in life has been shaped by service and community.
That’s why I’m putting my hand up –because more can be done to bring about positive change for the people of Kennedy.
Under a Dutton Liberal National Government, we will always fight for farmers, small businesses, and tradies. We will introduce a $12,000 incentive for small and medium businesses to take on new apprentices and trainees in critical skill areas. That means more local jobs and a stronger workforce for the future.
We’ll deliver immediate tax relief and cut fuel taxes. We’ll also reintroduce the $30,000 Instant Asset Write-Off, giving our cane farmers, graziers and other businesses a tax cut when they buy new equipment.
Unlike Labor, we will never tax unrealised capital gains – a policy that would force some small business owners and farmers to sell their assets just to pay the tax. I stand for lower, simpler, and fairer taxes, and responsible budget management.
Under a Dutton Liberal National govern-
ment, we will establish a dedicated $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund from mining revenue to pump money directly into the regions and ensure the Australian way of life is continued in our communities.
Kennedy needs a representative who not only understands local issues but someone who sits with a party of government and is
in the room when decisions are made. I’m not here just to make up the numbers and I’m not here to discredit the work of our current MP – I’m here to offer the chance to forge a new path. Because after 32 years, we need a different approach, and I have the local knowledge, experience, and determination to be that difference.
LNP Candidate for Kennedy, Annette Swaine. Photo supplied
No Second Best For The North Bob Katter, Federal Member for Kennedy
They say politics hardens you –and in some ways, that’s true. But for me, it’s never been about the politics. It’s about the people. What keeps me going is what’s always kept me going – a deep, stubborn love for North Queensland and a refusal to accept second best for the communities that call it home.
Take Hinchinbrook, for example. Whether it’s fighting for phone coverage, medical services, roads or flood recovery, we deserve what Brisbane gets and what all Australians deserve – the basics done right, and the backing of government that actually cares.
Late last year, we saw the completion of the Telstra tower at Forrest Beach – something locals had been fighting for – for many years. It was a hard slog, but we got there together. That tower might look like steel and wires to some, but to the people of Forrest Beach, it’s safety, connection, and inclusion in the modern world. Thanks must go to Nick Dametto and the community, who fought every step of the way and made it happen.
In Cardwell, we went toe-to-toe with health ministers to ensure the local GP didn’t close its doors. When others gave up, we kept going. And thanks to the
tireless efforts of people like Julie McKay and Carmen Edmondson – two of the most unrelenting tigers I’ve ever met – we kept vital healthcare in the region. When the rains hit in February this year, we stood shoulder-to-shoulder with farmers, small business owners, and the community. After relentless pressure, we secured expanded Category D disaster grants – up to $75,000 – a critical lifeline. But our fight isn’t over. Businesses that suffered devastating losses but weren’t directly inundated, are still being left out. That’s not good enough, and I’ll keep pressing until that’s fixed.
I’ve also fought hard to ensure our infrastructure is up to scratch. The Ollera Creek Bridge rebuild didn’t just happen – it came after we got the PM and Premier to visit the site and get the works done. And just over two months ago, I secured the final 11kms of bitumen for the Kennedy Development Road inland from Hughenden. It might seem far away to some, but it’s a game-changer for the North – offering a vital inland escape route when floods cut us off along the coast.
I know what it takes to get things done. I’ve got wisdom, mongrel, and patriot to keep fighting – because the North deserves nothing less.
Authorised
Hon Bob Katter MP, Federal Member for Kennedy
JAZZ ROYALTY COMES TO INGHAM: SIMONE WADDELL LIVE AT THE SHIRE HALL
Get ready for our second Morning Melodies for 2025 as internationally acclaimed jazz powerhouse Simone Waddell brings her spellbinding new show to Hinchinbrook Shire Hall on Wednesday 16 April 2025.
Celebrated as one of Australia’s leading contemporary jazz artists, Simone Waddell delivers a soul stirring tribute to the legendary women of jazz. With a voice that’s been praised on the global stage, she’ll light up the hall with unforgettable renditions of classics by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Etta James, Norah Jones, and more.
Simone will be singing Don’t know Why by Norah Jones, As Time Goes By by Julie London, You Don’t Know What Love is by Dinah Washington, The Man I Love by Sarah Vaughan, Natural Woman by Aretha and Fly Me To The Moon by Diana Krall to name a few of what you will witness on Wednesday Morning.
Fresh off the success of her album
The Art of Collaboration, the highest selling Australian jazz album of 2022 and a four time Grammy entry, Simone now brings her signature blend of rich vocals and heartfelt storytelling to Ingham. From Summertime to Natural Woman, this show promises
a musical journey that will captivate jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. Don't miss this one off experience: DATE: Wednesday 16 April 2025 TIME: 10.30am (Doors open 9.30am)
WHERE: Hinchinbrook Shire Hall 25 Lannercost Street Ingham COST: $25
TICKETS: www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Prepare to be swept away by the magic of jazz brought to life by one of the finest voices in the country.
WALLAMAN FALLS ROAD OPEN WITH CAUTION
Wallaman Falls Road is open with caution, following clearing and stabilisation works undertaken to address damage caused by the recent rain event.
In the event of potential ongoing rainfall, road conditions may change rapidly. This may cause slippages on already saturated ground, which may result in further access restrictions or closure.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said “Wallaman Falls is one of our region’s most iconic destinations, and ensuring safe access is a priority. I thank our road crews and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for their swift response and the community for their patience. Council will continue monitoring the road closely to keep it safe for both locals and visitors.”
The following visitor facilities are now open:
• Wallaman Falls day use area;
• Wallaman Falls lookout;
• Herbert River Valley lookout; and
• Wallaman Falls camping area.
Visitor facilities that remain closed for further assessment/remediation works:
• Djyinda Walk;
• Wet Tropics Great Walk; and
• Banggurru walk.
For your safety, please obey closure signage.
Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your understanding as we work towards the recovery phase of this road.
For further information regarding Wallaman Falls park management, please visit Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation website, Wallaman Falls page.
YOUNG VOICES WANTED: SHARE YOUR STORY WITH HEYWIRE AND SHINE A LIGHT ON HINCHINBROOK
Young people across regional, rural and remote Australia are being invited to step into the spotlight and share their lived experiences through the ABC’s Heywire Competition.
Open to Australians aged 16 to 22, Heywire is all about real stories from real people. Whether it is about life on the land, growing up in a tight knit community, or overcoming challenges unique to regional living, if it is your story, it matters.
This is a brilliant opportunity for young people in Hinchinbrook to showcase the pride, resilience and unique lifestyle of our region. How wonderful would it be to see a Hinchinbrook Liveability piece featured nationally, highlighting what makes our community a great place to live?
Submissions can be in text, audio, video or photo form, whatever format helps you tell your story best.
Winners will have the chance to have their story featured nationally on ABC platforms, and may even take part in the Hey-
wire Regional Youth Summit, where they will collaborate with other young Australians to create change in their communities.
Entries close Monday 1 September 2025. For further information regarding the Heywire competition, please visit abc.net.au/haywire or email
abcheywire@abc.net.au. Your story could change more than just your life, it could inspire a nation.
We’ve all heard the excuses given for speeding: "I know these roads," "I was just overtaking," "I was running late," "I was going the same speed as everyone else." But when you see the actual consequences of travelling over the speed limit, including severely injuring
others or writing off your vehicle, you realise there’s really 'No excuse for speeding'.
Speeding is one of the major killers on Queensland roads. It is a factor in around 30 per cent of all lives lost on our roads. One third of people killed or injured in speed related crashes are not the driver of
the vehicle, meaning that seriously injuring or killing a partner or loved one is a very real consequence for speeding drivers. These consequences don't only apply to excessive speeding. Around half of all serious speeding crashes happen at less than 10km/h above the speed limit.
Think you know your stuff? Take this quiz and test your knowledge about the dangers of speeding by visiting https://bit.ly/3RbeaOP.
Let's all do our part to keep our roads safe. Together, we can make a difference!
A Fresh Start For Selectability Ingham
Weeks after the weather event that caused devastation across the town, the Ingham community continues to rebuild. Despite severe damage to the Mental Health Hub, selectability’s local team has worked tirelessly to keep services running, and ensure vulnerable members of the community had access to essential support and services.
Recently the team celebrated new milestone: setting up the Mental Health Hub in Canegrowers Building (11–13 Lannercost Street) — and they’re settling in nicely!
Regional coordinator, Julie Ross, said that she was grateful for the support helping them quickly secure the new location: “It’s great to see our little community come together to make things happen,” said Julie.
“We deliver essential services to those in the community that need them most and to have the support of the community to help us do this means that we can get back to business as usual a lot faster.”
Julie thanks the Ingham community and
reminds others that selectability is still operating, just out of a different location: “To celebrate the move, we’re throwing open our (temporary) doors to the whole community! Drop in on 23 April from 10:30am-12:30pm, meet the team, and discover the range of services and programs we offer.”
Selectability will provide regular updates on the progress of repairs but in the meantime, if you have any questions about our services in the region, please don’t hesitate to contact the team or visit their website!
WHAT: Selectability’s Open Day
WHEN: Wednesday 23 April, 10:30am –12:30pm
WHERE:
Selectability staff at the Ingham clubhouse. Photos supplied: Jo Barron
Minute With The Mayor Ramon
CJayo
r Marbelli and I had the privilege of attending the Herbert River Museum and Gallery Annual General Meeting last Friday. It was great to see the good turnout of members and the number of volunteers prepared to join the committee of this amazing group that present, maintain and showcase a wealth of memorabilia portraying our district’s rich history and heritage since establishment in the 1800’s. The museum, situated in Macrossan Street Halifax, would not be what it is without these dedicated volunteers who all work countless hours to ensure a memorable visitor experience for all. This year has been all the more intense for the volunteers who have had to deal with flooding of the premises and extensive clean up operations due to mould affecting much of the display. But the committee has persevered and the museum is back in operation in time for our winter visitors. Returning members of the executive committee are President Coral Gard, Secretary & Grants Officer Janet Astorquia and Treasurer Therese Mitchell. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of our community.
With Easter fast approaching, Council staff and contractors have been focussing on restoring access to our well known camping hotspots including Wallaman
Falls and Jourama. Wallaman Falls in particular has proved quite a challenge with around thirty landslip affected areas assessed and short term hazard mitigation measures to support ongoing access and safety work undertaken. With emergent works now undertaken, Council is working in coordination with state agencies to meet the requirements of the disaster relief funding arrangements and Wet Tropics Management Authority guidelines to ensure permanent remediation works are undertaken as soon as possible.
The Mount Fox range has also proven very challenging due to the tremendous rain experienced over the past three months. Significant work has been performed to ensure temporary safety measures to allow access for our residents at the top of the range. Risk assessments and engineering evaluations are ongoing with the design phase for permanent slope stabilisation now initiated. I would like to remind all that the road remains under load restriction, due to continuing wet subgrade and road surrounds, and that extreme care continues to be needed whilst travelling on the road, particularly at night.
Happy Easter everyone, travel safely and have an enjoyable break with family and friends.
The Hinchinbrook Way invites you on a journey guided by local storytellers, weaving rich tales that celebrate culture, heritage, and adventure.
This unique pathway draws from over 60,000 years of living history, where Indigenous and immigrant voices come together. Their stories, steeped in tradition, are lovingly passed from generation to generation, shaping the vibrant spirit of our region.
Even the logo tells a story. It reflects the Rainbow Serpent, follows the winding Herbert River, traces the flow of Wallaman Falls, echoes the lines of cultivated fields, and playfully nods to Italian heritage with strands of colourful spaghetti.
More than just a journey, The Hinchinbrook Way is a celebration of lifestyle—relaxed, authentic, and set against the backdrop of some of the most stunning landscapes in North Queensland.
Councillor Column Andrew Carr
Happy Easter Hinchinbrook, I cannot believe that it is that time of year once again. I hope everyone has the time and opportunity to be able to catch up with family and friends if possible and the weather finally improves.
The February 2025 floods triggered the activation of Council’s Disaster Recovery Subgroups. As Chair of the Hinchinbrook Recovery Group Infrastructure Subgroup, I want to highlight its role: coordinating the recovery of housing, buildings, and essential infrastructure like power, water, transport, and communications across the region.
Once a disaster event is declared, funding programs such as Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) are announced, which is administered by Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA). DRFA programs allow organisations to assess the damage that may have occurred during an event, make submissions, coordinate and
manage the restoration and repairs and finalise claims through the project acquittal process.
Residents may have already noticed some repair work carried out, such as clearing of debris, pothole patching, cleaning of table drains and minor grading along some roads. These activities are being undertaken as emergency works, a priority of this program is to temporarily repair an essential public asset to enable safe operation.
Subsequent Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) require submissions to be made to QRA for approval of funding. Once a submission has been assessed and approved, the procurement process for the restoration works will begin.
Once again it is great to be able to pick up a copy of Hinchinbrook Life and read through what has been and what will be happening throughout our Shire. Thank you for the opportunity once again.
INGHAM TYRE CENTRE
Information Sessions Deliver For Growers
Simon Hood - Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing
Tyear made it quite apparent that growers who market with Wilmar believe that the market information we provide is one of the most important services of our Grower Marketing team.
ters of global seaborne trade, any slip in production could see a surplus turn into a deficit, and higher prices.
Thanks for choosing Wilmar
mechanisms used for GEI sugar pricing.
After a few days out of the office and in the regions catching up with our growers, it is
drying out. We hope the rainy days are be hind us, and we will soon see a hive of activity out on the farms as planting begins.
One way we keep growers up to date is via shed meetings and information sessions which we recently held in Proserpine, Ingham and the Burdekin.
Simon Hood
Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing
It’s always thoroughly enjoyable for the team to get out and about, meeting with growers, learning more about their businesses and hearing what works for them.
Firstly, thank you to all who have entrusted us with your GEI marketing nomination for
For many, this decision was made a long time ago when the 2021.
With the current turmoil in global markets, it was a timely update given the uncertainty within the world. It was also a great opportunity to have our Risk Manager Bevan Patterson up from Brisbane to review the current Wilmar forecasts on global demand and supply, and try to make some sense of the chaos.
The global market turmoil triggered by the tariff tit for tat has caused the AUD to be extremely volatile as traders analyse the impact on a trading nation like Australia. It is not often that we see the AUD below 60 cents and it has masked some of the drop in the #11 sugar price fall.
At that time, target prices where trading sub $400/t and the thought of $800/t for sugar was a dream. At the time of writing, we have seen a high of more to come.
Currently we forecast a small net surplus in sugar for the upcoming season which is highly dependent on Brazil delivering another record crop of 42 million tonnes of sugar. Harvest is about to get under way in Brazil and the dry start to the year may result in yields underperforming current forecasts.
The reasons for the dramatic rise over the last years are well documented in the persistent deficit of supply against demand and the consequent
Our current average hedge rate for Target price growers in the approximately 40 per cent of committed tonnes priced. This provides a significant underwriting of next year’s production and a big buffer for growers if prices were to collapse unexpectedly.
In better news, our 2024 season pools and allocation account continue to outperform, and we will soon release our quarterly performance and comparative analysis for January to March. Keep an eye on your inbox for that later this month. The analysis continues to show that growers are significantly better off by
Nevertheless, it is hard to avoid sellers regret when the market moves up so dramatically. We have lots of conversations with growers who feel like they have lost money by selling too early. In simple terms there is a loss, as in an opportunity loss.
With perfect knowledge we would all be unhedged and waiting for someone to ring the bell, notifying the top of the market was here! However, we operate in the space of imperfect knowledge.
Cane growers need to think in risk management terms and not trading terms whereby margin management is the ultimate goal. It is not about picking the high of the market ; it is about taking control of your income and making decisions that are right for your business. All of us have a different appetite for risk and therefor there is not a one size fits all when it comes to pricing sugar.
For us in Wilmar Marketing, our goal is to give you the best information we can to help you make the best decision on pricing given your circumstances. We provide simple yet flexible pricing tools and payment terms to assist with cash flow.
For those of you who entrust us to price your GEI Sugar through the Production Risk Pool we dedicate significant resources aiming to maximise returns. Our Production Risk Pool has outperformed QSL’s Harvest Pool for five years running (see graph) .
If you would like more information, please contact our Grower Marketing consultants, Meghan Wilson on 0437 669 118 or Fiona Villis on 0437 297 978.
GRAPHIC AND CAPTION NEXT PAGE
Ingham growers John Board (left) and Alan Robino (right) caught up with Franco Zaini and Megan Hawke from Wilmar’s Grower Marketing team at the information session. Photo supplied
DEER BREEDING SEASON A CALL FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
WFuelling Change Don’t Let Queensland Lag Behind!
CANEGROWERS has welcomed Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki’s comments supporting the development of a domestic biofuels industry, during his speech to the Queensland Energy Club in Brisbane today.
“The sugarcane sector is ready to see a biofuels industry take off in Queensland, with cane as a key feedstock,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said.
“It’s great to see the Treasurer not just showing support, but taking on an important leadership role in driving the development of this emerging industry.”
However, Mr Galligan, who sits on the State Government’s recently formed expert panel on biofuels, said that it’s time to move from talk to action.
“The airline industry is on board, the bioenergy sector is keen, and the emerging SAF industry is pushing forward with pilot projects – like the one recently launched by biofuels company Licella at the Isis Central Sugar Mill in Childers.
“The government clearly wants this too, so let’s make it happen.”
Mr Galligan noted that developing a biofuels industry in Queensland, with sugarcane as a central feedstock, is a key focus of the industry’s 2030 strategic roadmap – Sugar Plus: Fuelling the Future of Food,
Energy and Fabrication.
“Queensland’s sugarcane industry already produces ethanol and green electricity, so we are well positioned to supply a sustainable aviation fuel industry that could help power the future of Australian air travel,” Mr Galligan said.
“But to give the industry the confidence to make the switch to biofuels production, a national feedstock strategy, supported by offtake agreements, is essential.”
As members of Bioenergy Australia, CANEGROWERS and the Australian Sugar Manufacturers have been advocating for the development of a national biofuels feedstock strategy for over a year.
“Our global competitors are way ahead on biofuels. We can’t afford to fall further behind. We need decisive action and meaningful government investment now,” Mr Galligan said.
“The development of a biofuels industry in Queensland won’t just help Australia meet its emissions targets – it will also boost energy security, boost the economy, and stimulate regional agricultural and industrial growth.
“We appreciate the Treasurer’s support, but what we really need now is a strong commitment from both State and Federal governments. That starts with a national feedstock strategy,” Mr Galligan said.
ith deer breeding season fast approaching, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is reminding communities of the heightened risk of feral deer on the road as well as increased activity and damage across Australia’s landscapes, including in suburban streets.
Dr Annelise Wiebkin, National Deer Management Coordinator, says feral deer cause serious damage in farmland, native bushland and urban areas and that the breeding season is a particularly critical time to notice their presence and manage their impacts.
“Feral deer activity will intensify in the coming weeks, so people may see deer more often or even for the first time in a new area. It’s important that the community reports sightings on the free DeerScan app,” Dr Wiebkin said.
“We have a small window of opportunity to track their spread and support control efforts, particularly in areas where feral deer numbers are still low.”
“Feral deer trash and eat native vegetation, ringbark trees, create wallows, trample undergrowth and spread weed seeds, all things that threaten the survival of native flora and fauna,” Dr Wiebkin said.
The Centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Shauna Chadlowe, warns that feral deer are becoming an increasing concern to communities across the country, with extreme weather events – such as droughts, floods and fires – pushing them into new areas.
“It’s astonishing – deer have now spread to every state and territory in Australia,” she said.
“We need everyone to stay alert.
“Every Australian can play a role by reporting feral deer sightings or signs, like tracks and damage. These reports are crucial – they help drive coordinated efforts to control new deer populations before they spiral out of control.
“By acting now, we can stop their spread and save Australia millions of dollars each year,” she added.
A sweet takeoff: Queensland’s sugarcane industry is ready to fuel the future of aviation through a homegrown biofuels industry. Photo supplied
Photo credit: Darryn Mundt
LUCINDA JETTY UPGRADE
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Lucinda Jetty and Wharf was constructed in 1979 and is a bulk sugar loading facility providing deep water access to large ships in the raw sugar trade. Construction will be commencing in April 2025 on the replacement of the access ramp to the Lucinda Jetty, with the project expected to be completed by the end of July 2025, weather permitting. This work is part of an estimated $30 million investment by Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) on the Lucinda Jetty and Wharf over the next 5 years. The scope of work will include the removal and replacement of the concrete deck units, refurbishment of the existing piles and headstocks and other ancillary works.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Construction crews will arrive on-site and begin temporary works on 7 April. Demolition and refurbishment works is scheduled to take place over 6 weeks, from 6 May to 17 June. Ancillary works will follow until 22 July.
•Tree trimming will be required to facilitate crane movement. This work will be undertaken with the guidance of an arborist.
•Trucks will access Bruce Parade for the delivery and removal of the concrete deck units.
PROJECT CONTACT
•The contractor will be utilising the vacant Port land adjacent to the Sugar Terminal for the laydown and office facilities.
•Anticipated working hours: Monday – Saturday, 6:00am to 6:30pm
•Pedestrian access over the overpass will be made available via an alternative path, but during the demolition works it will be closed during work hours for public safety.
•Access to the beach in this area will be restricted for the duration of the works.
If you have any questions in relation to this project or would like further information, please contact QSL’s Manager Asset Services and Business Performance, Monica Accornero, on 0448 369 185 or monica.accornero@qsl.com.au
We sincerely thank the community for their cooperation during these necessary works.
Cassowary Coast Earns International Eco-Tourism Recognition
The Cassowary Coast has joined an elite group of global destinations after officially receiving Ecotourism Australia’s prestigious ECO Destination Certification - a significant step forward in the region’s commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation.
The internationally recognised certification highlights the region’s efforts to implement eco-friendly practices, reduce environmental impact, and preserve its natural assets for future generations. The recognition places the Cassowary Coast alongside nine other Queensland destinations that have achieved certification through funding from the Crisafulli Government’s Eco-certified Tourism Destination Program.
The program, which provides up to $150,000 in grants, aims to position Queensland as a world leader in eco-tourism and support local communities in developing sustainable tourism practices.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Andrew Powell, praised the Cassowary Coast’s achievement and emphasised the importance of eco-certification in the state’s long-term tourism strategy.
“As the travelling public grows more conscious of their environmental footprint, ecotourism certification has become a pathway for ensuring meaningful and sustainable travel experiences,” said Minister Powell.
“The Cassowary Coast’s new Certification assures holidaymakers that their choices support local communities, protect natural habitats and contribute to sustainable development.”
Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood welcomed the announcement, calling it a proud moment for the region.
“It has been quite the journey to achiev-
ing ECO Destination Certification on the Cassowary Coast - it’s a well-earned certification that highlights our commitment towards protecting our natural environment while promoting sustainable tourism,” said Mayor Millwood.
“We thank the community and the Queensland Government for their support towards this achievement which recognises the region’s dedication to preserving our rainforests, beaches, and wildlife, ensuring they can be enjoyed responsibly for generations to come.”
Under the new government’s Destination 2045 vision, sustainable tourism is being prioritised as a key driver of regional development and Ecotourism Australia CEO, Ms Elissa Keenan, congratulated the Cassowary Coast on achieving certification, highlighting its potential to become a flagship destination for eco-conscious travellers.
“This accomplishment highlights the region’s dedication to globally recognised sustainable tourism practices and strengthens its position as a leading ecotourism destination,” highlighted Ms Keenan.
With the ECO Destination Certification now under its belt, the Cassowary Coast is set to attract a growing number of eco-conscious travellers looking to immerse themselves in pristine rainforests, tranquil beaches, and culturally rich experiences all while treading lightly on the environment.
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The Cassowary Coast has joined Australia’s growing cohort of ECO Certified Destinations.
Photo Source: Queensland Audit Office
2025 April Public Holiday Facility Closures
Council wishes to inform the community that several facilities will be closed due to the Easter Public Holidays and the ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
Lannercost Street Office and Council Works Depot
• Closed Friday 18 April and reopening Tuesday 22 April 2025; and
• Close Friday 25 April and reopening Monday 28 April 2025.
Halifax Sub-Branch Library
• Closed Friday 18 April and reopening Tuesday 22 April 2025; and
• Closed Friday 25 April and reopening Saturday 26 April 2025.
Halifax Resource Recovery Centre
• Closed Friday 18 April and reopening Saturday 19 April 2025;
• Closed Sunday 20 April and reopening Wednesday 23 April 2025; and
• Closed Friday 25 April and reopening Saturday 26 April 2025.
Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre (HVIC) will be opening at 9.00am on Friday 18 March 2025. The HVIC will be operating daily from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre will remain open on Friday 18 April and Friday 25 April 2025. Domestic Wheelie Bins will continue to be serviced as normal.
JL Kelly Theatre, Hinchinbrook Shire Library and TYTO Regional Art Gallery will remain closed until further notice due to damage sustained from the severe weather event earlier this year.
For further information or enquiries, please contact Council on 4776 4600.
Chamber Online Campaigns Promoting Local Business
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism has been progressively increasing the support it offers its members and local business, over the past nine months, following the engagement of a part time marketing and administrative support officer. Having the skills and resources to provide this support, has enabled Chamber to deliver numerous targeted campaigns that has enabled local businesses to participate and grow their marketing reach. Whilst Chamber has very limited financial resources to dedicate to marketing, they use a strategic approach of combining print, radio and online platforms to achieve their promotional objectives.
During 2024, Chamber worked closely with Life Publishing Group to assist in providing networks and supporting the return a local newspaper to the region. Following the launch of the hugely successful Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper, Chamber has continued to provide a weekly update on the current issues that are impacting the business community. In the online arena, Chamber has been strategic in targeting the audience, rela-
tive to the campaigns developed. These have included a very strong “Shop Local - The Hinchinbrook Way – Buy Local: Shop Local: Support Local” campaign which was launched in August 2024 and has been building momentum since that time. The November to Christmas period saw the very successful “Shop & Win – The Hinchinbrook Way” promotion rolled out, which saw many local businesses participate and gain an increased exposure during this period.
Moving into the New Year saw Chamber embark on a promotion of local employment opportunities and then support a recovery campaign, showcasing local businesses and tourism operators, as they were able to resume trading. Chamber has also focussed on a tourist visitation promotion leading into school holidays and the Easter period, reminding tourists the Shire is “open for business”. Many local businesses have capitalised on these campaigns showcasing the shire and services provided, to embrace the opportunity to raise their individual business profile. Contributed by Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce
How To Paint Your Wall With Accent
While it might seem like a big job, refreshing your walls can be achieved in 4 basic steps and it’s an easy way to refresh or completely change the look and feel of a room. Pick a room for each weekend, put on your favourite music and get painting!
Before any paint tin gets opened, investing in the right tools for the job will not only stand you in good stead for your current paint job but any future projects. Here is a list of equipment you will need before getting started: Bucket & sponge, Sugar Soap, All Purpose Filler, Masking tape, Paintbrush, Cloth, Drop sheet, Sandpaper & block, Stirrer, Roller & tray, Exten-
sion pole, Interior (available in Matt, Low Sheen, Semi-gloss, Gloss), and all can be found at 100 Herbert Steet’s Mitre10!
Prep - Prepping your walls properly will make the painting process a much easier one with a great result. Cover or remove furniture and lay down a drop sheet. To prepare the walls: wash down with Sugar Soap, fill any cracks with All Purpose Filler (allowing 30 minutes for dry time), sand back and dust off. Spot prime any patches with Multi Prep. You will then need to mask the trims for cutting in. This means putting masking tape along the edge of the wall, skirting boards or cornices so that the neighbouring wall, floor or ceiling
does not get any unwanted paint on it.
Cut In - Cutting in means painting the corners or around fiddly bits like vents and light fittings with a paintbrush. Basically, spots that you wouldn’t be able to reach with a paint roller. Before dipping in your paintbrush to paint, mix the paint with a stirrer in a circular lifting motion.
Paint - Now it’s time for the fun part, load the roller with an even amount of paint. Start at the left edge of the wall and roll in an overlapping ‘W’ shape from top to bottom, this ensures even distribution of the paint.
Lay Off - Once you have applied 3-4 roll-
ers full of paint, and before the paint has dried, it is time to lay off. This means rolling the roller (when it is ready for more paint, not loaded with paint) with no pressure in a straight line (vertically) starting at the top to ensure even coverage. Continue this process until you have completed the entire wall or section of wall. There you have it! It’s as simple as those four steps and the more you paint, the faster and more efficient you’ll become. If you have questions about any part of the process or need advice for your next project come and chat in store at 100 Herbert Steet, Ingahm, Mitre10.
Gavin of Mitre10 helping a local choose paint colours. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
EVENTGUIDE
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TUESDAY 15
5:00pm at Hinchinbrook
Centre –
and
Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Legal Aid Queensland & Financial Counselling Australia Information Sessions.
Are you feeling financially stressed? Or Need assistance with Insurance Claims and Repairs? Legal Aid Queensland and Financial Counselling Australia are hosting 2 information sessions this week! With the opportunities for 1-on-1 sessions as well! All absolutely FREE!
WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL
10:00am at Hinchinbrook Information and Referral Centre – 73-81 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Legal Aid Queensland & Financial Counselling Australia Information Sessions.
Are you feeling financially stressed? Or Need assistance with Insurance Claims and Repairs? Legal Aid Queensland and Financial Counselling Australia are hosting 2 information sessions this week! With the opportunities for 1-on-1 sessions as well! All absolutely FREE!
10:30am at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall. Morning Melodies: Great Ladies of Jazz. The Hinchinbrook Shire Hall will host a wonderful Morning Melodies session on Wednesday 16 April staging Great Ladies of Jazz by International Artist Simone Waddell.
THURSDAY 17 APRIL
10:30am at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library. Sensory Storytime with First 5 Forever Babies and toddlers will enjoy play based learning with hands-on sensory play activities designed to encourage development of motor skills. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to chat with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse. Baby scales are also supplied as well as educational material.
SATURDAY 19 APRIL
7:00am in Palm Creek, Eleanor Street, Ingham. Park Run.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all standards, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together! Grab a post parkrun coffee at JK’s Café, 78 Lannercost St, Ingham with us!
SUNDAY 20 APRIL
7:00am at Rotary Park, Ingham. Ingham Raintree Community Markets.
Your classic Sunday market, filled with local treats and goodies under the beautiful raintrees, great for the whole family.
MONDAY 21 APRIL
1:00pm - 2:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham. Creative Corner Craft Group. This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822
TUESDAY 22 APRIL
9:00am - 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Senior Men’s Social Group. Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822
2:30pm - 4:00pm at 100 Mcilwraith St, Ingham.
Green Thumbs Club. Join us every Tuesday for a gardening adventure! Engage in small sustainable garden projects and grow and learn along with others. For more info, please call: 4776 1822
WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL
7:30am - 9:00am at Wild Local, 52 Herbert Street, Ingham. Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections. Join us for our April Coffee Connections morning as we go behind the scenes at Wild Local. A perfect opportunity to form connections, have a chat, and relax with a nice cup of coffee, before you start your day! Bookings are essential, see their Facebook page for link.
10:30am - 12:30pm at 11-13 Lannercost St, Ingham. Selectability’s Open Day. We’re throwing open our (temporary) doors to the whole community! Drop in to meet the team and discover the range of services and programs we offer. See you at the Canegrowers Building in Ingham!
THURSDAY 24 APRIL
10:30am - 12:00pm in the Jacana Room at TYTO Conference Centre. Playtime At The Library.
A fun-filled, 30 minute session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0-5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
FRIDAY 25 APRIL
9:30am - 10:30am at the HCSC Conference Room, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham. Seniors Morning Coffee Club. Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. We currently take our bus to Halifax and around town. We charge a cover fee of $3pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register your interest, please contact Desley at: 4776 1822
SATURDAY 26 APRIL
7:00am in Palm Creek, Eleanor Street, Ingham.
Park Run.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all standards, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together! Grab a post parkrun coffee at JK’s Café, 78 Lannercost St, Ingham with us!
8:00am in Lannercost Street. Ingham Up Town Markets. Enjoy a morning browsing the talents of the Hinchinbrook community at the Ingham Up Town Markets from 8:00am to midday!
MONDAY 26 APRIL
1:00pm - 2:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham. Creative Corner Craft Group. This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822
TUESDAY 29 APRIL
9:00am - 12:00pm Start location provided on RSVP.
Cafe Crawl.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe’s we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP at: 4776 1822.
9:00am - 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Senior Men’s Social Group.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822
2:30pm - 4:00pm at 100 Mcilwraith St, Ingham.
Green Thumbs Club.
Join us every Tuesday for a gardening adventure! Engage in small sustainable garden projects and grow and learn along with others. For more info, please call: 4776 1822
THURSDAY 1 MAY
10:30am - 12:00pm in the Jacana Room at TYTO Conference Centre.
Playtime At The Library.
A fun-filled, 30 minute session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0-5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
FRIDAY 2 MAY
9:00am - 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost St, Ingham. Tea and Trivia.
Come along and join in the fun of trivia, bingo, raffles, locally baked delights, tea and coffee! It’s $12pp. and tickets can be purchased from Council’s Main Office, but hurry! Ticket sales close Tuesday 29 April, if not sold out before. For more info call: 4776 4600 or email: events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
SATURDAY 3 MAY
7:00am in Palm Creek, Eleanor Street, Ingham.
Park Run.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all standards, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together! Grab a post parkrun coffee at JK’s Café, 78 Lannercost St, Ingham with us!
11:00am at Mt Fox Campgrounds. Mt Fox Markets.
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders of Mt Fox! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, call Brandie at: 0477 199 758.
12:30 at the Community Function Centre, Wattle Street.
Forrest Beach Hoy.
Fill your day with a competitive and fun game of Hoy in Forrest Beach. Every game of Hoy includes a prize, and it’s a fun day out for everyone to have a go!
SUNDAY 4 MAY
7:00am at Rotary Park, Ingham. Ingham Raintree Community Markets.
Your classic Sunday market, filled with local treats and goodies under the beautiful raintrees, great for the whole family.
MONDAY 5 MAY
1:00pm - 2:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Creative Corner Craft Group. This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822
TUESDAY 6 MAY
9:00am - 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Senior Men’s Social Group.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in
fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822
2:30pm - 4:00pm at 100 Mcilwraith St, Ingham.
Green Thumbs Club.
Join us every Tuesday for a gardening adventure! Engage in small sustainable garden projects and grow and learn along with others. For more info, please call: 4776 1822
THURSDAY 8 MAY
10:30am - 12:00pm in the Jacana Room at TYTO Conference Centre.
Playtime At The Library.
A fun-filled, 30 minute session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0-5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.
Professional Carpet Cleaning Services
The Ingham Gold Cup Race Day (18+ event) returns to our local Herbert River Jockey Club track and events calendar on 12 July 2025 and promises a fun filled, action-packed day of horse racing, fashions on the field, music, food and beverages.
With a less-than-ideal start to the 2025 year, we were adversely affected by the recent floods, with damage occurring in our Members Club House and one of the Jockey Rooms.
The most significant damage however impacted the Inside and Outside Running Rails on the track. Regardless of all these setbacks, we have embraced the new racing season and have already commenced preparations for the much-anticipated July event where the community can come together and celebrate our resilience and determination to build back stronger than ever!
We’re going to have the usual crowd-attracting entertainment. The excitement of horse racing, the glamour of Fashions on the Field as well as local music entertainers keeping the party going into the night. Fashions Coordinator Christina Spencer has said “Our Fashions on the Field event was a head-turner at our last Race Meeting in November 2024 and this year promises to be just as spec-
tacular. I have found three highly professional judges with an extensive background in the fashion industry; And sponsorship requests have been sent out to all local businesses in the hopes of compiling an extensive prize pool for the fashions winners.”
One of the Fashions categories introduced at our last event was “Hinchinbrook Way” – local category and we intend to include it again at this next event, highlighting the importance of supporting local business and shopping locally. The criteria for this category is living within the 4850 postcode, however extra prizes will be given if the outfit was purchased locally.
Other categories will be Contemporary Lady, Classic Lady, Best Dressed Male and Millinery, as well as the usual Spotter’s Choice. While our Fashions don’t have a particular theme in the style criteria, you can expect sunflowers, burlap and country vibes under the marquee!
With our updated website, and our current Facebook and Instagram sites, more details will be unveiled in the next few months, so stay tuned. If your business would like to become a sponsor, feel free to get in touch with the committee. There’s some amazing sponsorship packages also available!
Photos from last year’s Race Day. Photos supplied: Christina Spencer.
Building Family Connections In Everyday Moments Ingham State High School Illuminating
Between work, school, sport, and daily commitments, family life can often feel like a whirlwind however, even amidst the hustle, there are simple and meaningful ways to stay connected with one another with no special occasion or school holiday required!
Creating time for regular family routines can have a lasting impact on children’s wellbeing and development. Whether it’s sitting down for a shared dinner a few times a week, reading together before bed, or taking a short evening walk around the neighbourhood, these little pockets of time help build stronger relationships and a sense of belonging.
Communication is key, especially during busy school terms. Asking open-ended questions like “What was a highlight of your day?” or “Was there anything tricky about your day?” can help children open up and reflect. Even a few minutes of focused conversation can go a long way in
making kids feel heard and supported. Weekends can also offer a chance to reconnect as a family, even with just a few simple activities. A visit to the local markets, cooking a meal together, or doing a DIY project in the backyard are great ways to get everyone involved. Especially within the Hinchinbrook Shire, families are lucky to have loads of natural beauty right on their doorstep from local parks and beaches to walking trails and wildlife!
While big family holidays and outings are wonderful, it’s the consistent small moments that truly strengthen the bonds between parents, children, and siblings. Making space for laughter, conversation, and kindness in everyday life helps create a strong foundation for growing families.
Connection doesn’t require perfection. It’s about showing up, being present, and enjoying each other’s company, one day at a time.
The World Of Art
Ingham State High School students were recently invited to participate in the 2025 edition of the Illuminate program. The program developed by the Townsville City Galleries and Visual Art Teacher, Rose Rush, was aimed at enriching arts practice for Senior Art students in the Townsville Region.
This was the fifth year in which Ingham High students have attended the program and once again it proved to be a very rewarding opportunity to build skills
and knowledge from key artists, Tamika Grant-Iramu and Lisa Ashcroft. Each student created two resolved artworks from the Whimsical Sculpture and the Organic Patterns & Forms workshops and especially enjoyed working amongst their like-minded creative peers.
A highlight for the attending students was also being able to experience Behind the Lines - The Year in Political Cartoons 2024 exhibition, which is currently exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery.
Enjoy a small outing to TYTO Wetlands to reconnect with your family after a busy week (Photo Source: Tourism & Events QLD)
Ingham State High School students at the ‘Behind the Lines’ exhibition.
Charli Lancini using leaf forms.
Ingham State High School students with teacher Tamika Grant-Iramu presenting their finished art projects.
What a fantastic way to finish the final day of term, with a strong turnout despite the extreme heat. Thanks to the dedication and quick recovery efforts following recent flood damage, the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre was restored and ready just in time for the big event!
Rice dominated the carnival, claiming the Overall House Championship, as well as the titles for Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and the coveted Spirit Trophy. McAuley also put on a strong performance, taking home victories in the Junior Girls and Senior
Boys divisions. O'Meara made a splash by winning the highly anticipated Teacher Relay, although this was their only win on the day. Adding a fun and meaningful touch to the day, the “Sponge a Teacher” novelty event raised over $150 for the Year 12 Graduation Fund.
Age Champions
12 Years – Boys: Nate Ihle | Girls: Claire Reid
13 Years – Boys: Charlie Reid | Girls: Eva Grace Hutchings
14 Years – Boys: Kadin Astorquia | Girls:
INGHAM STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Quality Educational Outcomes for All
STATE SCHOOLS STATE SCHOOLS
Ingham High is fully-staffed again in 2025, including our specialist educators teaching in the areas they are trained to teach! EXPERT TEACHERS
SUPPORTED LEARNERS
Ingham State High School is the best mix of a large and small school – large enough to have the resources and variety in what we can offer our students, but small enough that we know our learners.
HIGH STANDARDS
At Ingham High, we nurture positive wellbeing through a structured Student Support model and maintain high standards for staff and students.
16 Years – Boys: Lucas Masters | Girls: Jess Furber
Opens – Boys: Cooper Barnes | Girls: Louise Kaurila Record-Breaking Swims
Lucas Masters had an incredible day in the pool, breaking several long-standing records:
100m Freestyle – 1:01.15 (Previous:
1:02.91 by Nicholas Di Bella, 2020)
50m Freestyle – 26.43 (Previous: 28.38 by Nicholas Di Bella, 2020)
50m Butterfly – 30.79 (Previous: 31.40 by T. Southern, 2007)
Special mention also goes to Lucas for his selection in the North Region School Swimming Team! Competing in Brisbane across a three-day event, he achieved outstanding PBs and proudly served as co-captain of the team. Well done to all the swimmers, lifeguards and teachers for truly getting behind the carnival spirit!
Teachers getting 'sponged' for a great cause. Photo sourced: Gilroy Santa Maria College's Facebook page.
All the Lifeguards from each house. Photo sourced: Gilroy Santa Maria College's Facebook page.
Easter Eggstras
The Easter Bunny has lost his basket of goodies. Help him navigate his burrow and find the treats.
JNR CROSSWORD
Solve all the clues and an eight-letter phrase will be spelled out.
1 The number of eggs in a carton 2 Cadbury egg with white and yellow centre 3 Baby hen 4 Greeting word 5 Sunday dinner meal 6 Caramello –7 Spring flower 8 Lift up
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Creative Types. 9.00 Swingers: How To Win An Election. 9.30 Finding The Archibald. 10.30 The ABC Of... 11.00 News. 11.15 The Business. 11.30 Four Corners. 12.15 Media Watch. 12.35 Q+A. 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.25 Federal Election Announcement. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australia Votes: Leaders’ Debate. 9.30 The Weekly. 10.00 Fresh Blood: Westerners. 10.30 Planet America. 11.05 Mayfair Witches. 11.50 News. 12.05 The Business. 12.25 In Limbo. 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Sherwood. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia. 9.00 Grand Designs Australia. 9.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. 11.20 Darby And Joan. 12.05 Grand Designs NZ. 12.50 Long Lost Family. 1.35 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Planet America. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 ANZAC Battlefields. 12.00 News. 12.30 The Cook And The Chef. 1.00 Unforgotten. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 3.00 Back Roads. 3.30 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Sherwood. (M) 9.30 The Weekly. (PG) 10.00 Fresh Blood: Westerners. (M) 10.30 Father Brown. (PG) 11.20 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+) 12.10 Rage New Music. 5.00 Rage.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.45 Creative Types. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Aust Story. 6.10 Father Brown. (PG) 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 MOVIE: Made In Dagenham. (2010) (M) 9.20 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 Unforgotten. (M) 11.40 Boat Story. (MA15+) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Easter Vigil. 5.00 Restoration Australia. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.25 Federal Election Announcement. 6.30 Compass. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. 8.15 Unforgotten. 9.05 Boat Story. 10.05 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006) 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. 12.05 Rage. 3.05 Ask The Doctor. 3.35 Outback Ringer. 4.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Restoration Australia. 2.55 Back Roads. 3.25 Grand Designs NZ. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst. 10.30 News. 10.45 Planet America. 11.15 The Weekly. 11.45 Grand Designs NZ. 12.30 Long Lost Family. 1.20 Rage. 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Mystery Of The Assassination Of JFK. 2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.20 Plat Du Tour. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 London’s Super Tunnel. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. 11.00 Snow. 11.55 Illegals. 12.50 Illegals. 1.45 Faking Hitler. 3.30 Inside The Modelling Agency. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 Destination Flavour. 3.40 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 My Brilliant Friend. 1.00 My Brilliant Friend. 1.55 My Brilliant Friend. 3.15 Inside The Modelling Agency. 4.10 Bamay. 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 Alone Australia. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Destination Flavour. 3.40 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Mystery Of Blackbeard’s Lost Treasure. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us. 8.35 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. 9.35 Virdee. 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 Breaking Point. 12.05 Blinded. 1.50 Desperate Measures. 3.30 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? 4.20 Bamay. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 The Holy Grail Mystery. 2.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour. 3.40 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Mystery Of The Loch Ness Monster. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 William And Harry: The Unseen Photos. 9.15 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. 10.10 SBS News. 10.40 A Body That Works. 11.40 Romulus. 1.40 Agent Hamilton. 3.20 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? 4.15 Bamay. 4.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. Qualifying. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Women’s Race. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Men’s Race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. 5.30 Venice: Building Beauty From A Swamp. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. 9.30 Searching For Italy. 10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 10.50 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. 11.20 Homicide. 1.10 Homicide. 2.05 Homicide. 3.50 Bamay. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 4.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 PBS Washington Week. 10.55 Ascot Kayaking. 11.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. Race. 5.30 Rediscovering Venice. 6.30 News. 7.30 Ancient Empires. 9.05 Secret Lebanon: The Treasures Of Byblos. 10.10 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. 11.05 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. 12.05 48 Hours To Victory. 2.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 3.25 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 3.50 Bamay. 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Body On Somerton Beach. 2.45 Travel Shooters. 3.20 Going Places. 3.50 The Cook Up. 4.20 Mystery Of The Puzzling Pyramids Egypt. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Milan With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. 10.05 Rock Legends. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Classified. 11.50 Infiniti. 1.55 Son Of. 3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: In The Key Of Murder. (2018) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Americas. (PG) 8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) 9.30 The Irrational. (M) 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PG) 12.00 The Act. (MA15+) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: Body Of Evidence. (2018) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Stevenson Experience: Stranger Twins. (MA15+) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.30 Midnight Texas. (MA15+) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery. (2015) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. Brisbane Lions v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Kick Ons. 11.30 The Chernobyl Disaster. (M) 12.30 Emergency Call. (M) 1.00 Emergency Call. (PG) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery. (2016) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Sweet Home Alabama. (2002) (PG) Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen. 10.45 GetOn Extra. 11.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) 12.15 The Black Donnellys. (M) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day, Mornington Cup and WATC Derby Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Frozen North. (PG)
8.00 MOVIE: Twister. (1996) (PG) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes. 10.20 MOVIE: Anna. (2019) (MA15+) 12.50 The Black Donnellys. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (PG) 3.00 Highway Cops. (PG) 3.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 9.30 Billy Joel Live At Madison Square Garden. (PG) 11.30 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988) (M) 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Zoe’s Having A Baby. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Paramedics. (M) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories. (M) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Wild Cards. (M) 11.10 The Equalizer. (M) 12.00 Tipping Point. 12.50 Talking Honey. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Building Ideas. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Judge Judy. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 Bold. 5.00
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Finding Love In Saint Lucia. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG) 8.30 The Grand Tour. (M) 9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (M) 10.50 9News Late. 11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+) 12.10 Next Stop. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 4.30 ACA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Drew Barrymore. 7.00 Neighbours. 7.30 GCBC. 8.00 Bold. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Ent. Tonight. 10.30 Dog
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Manly Sea Eagles v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 9News Late.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Learning To Love. (2023) 2.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Dolphins v Melbourne Storm. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014) (MA15+) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop. 4.00 Skippy. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Surfing Australia. 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994) 3.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. 8.30 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) 10.35 MOVIE: Yes Man. (2008) 12.30 How We Celebrate. 1.30 Surfing Australia. 2.00 The Incredible Journey. 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Australian Survivor. 11.40 Farm To Fork. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 2.30 Taste Of Aus: BBQ. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00
Late Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Athletics. Stawell Gift. Easter Monday session. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M) TK gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday. 10.15 Suits L.A. (M) 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 Treadstone. (MA15+) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Paris Can Wait. (2016) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)
8.05 Operation Ouch! (R)
8.40 Deadly 60.
9.10 Ice Age. (PG, R)
9.55 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.40 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
11.05 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)
8.05 Operation Ouch! (R)
8.40 Abbott Elementary. (PG)
9.25 Doctor Who. (PG, R)
10.55 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.40 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
12.05am Good Game Spawn Point. (R)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
7.50 The Inbestigators. (R)
8.05 Operation Ouch! (R)
8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG)
9.25 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (R)
10.05 Merlin. (PG, R)
10.50 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
8.00 Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! (PG, R)
8.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
8.50 Robot Wars. (R)
9.50 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (PG, R)
10.35 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.20 Dragon Ball Super. (PG, R)
7.30pm Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking.
8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (PG)
12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.10pm Mysteries From Above: Extraordinarily Out Of The Ordinary. 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 James May: Our Man In... Japan. (PG)
10.30 Duelling Daredevils. (M, R)
11.20 Taskmaster. (M, R) 1.10 Conversations With Friends. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.
11.00 Fire Country. (M, R)
11.55 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R)
12.50 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 Blue Bloods. (M)
10.20 Fire Country. (PG, R)
11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R)
7.00 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
9.30 Becker. (PG, R)
10.00 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
11.30 The King Of Queens. (PG, R)
12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
6.10pm Mysteries From Above: Deep Blue.
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Body Of Lies. (2008) (MA15+, R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong.
11.10 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory. (R) 12.10 French And Saunders: Easter Special. (PG, R)
4.15pm Movie: Dunkirk. (1958) (PG, R) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 10. Western Force v Hurricanes. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 Movie: The Jackal. (1997) (MA15+, R) Bruce Willis, Richard Gere. 12.15 Movie: The Vengeance Of Fu Manchu. (1967) (M, R)
4.30pm Movie: Foreign Intrigue. (1956) (PG, R)
6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)
8.30 Movie: Gran Torino. (2008) (M, R) Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her. 10.55 Movie: Son Of God. (2014) (M, R)
1.40 Movie: The Heart Of The Matter. (1953) (PG, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R)
11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Forrest Gump. (1994) (M, R)
10.10 Becker. (PG, R)
10.35 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R)
12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.05pm If You Are The One.
7.05 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 Woodstock. (M, R)
10.20 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+, R)
11.15 Pose. (MA15+)
4.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 27. Melbourne Victory v Auckland FC. 7.00 Football Tonight. 7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 27. Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City.
10.00 NCIS. (M, R)
1.40 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
5.00pm Australian Survivor. (R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 SEAL Team. (M, R) 11.15 Fire Country. (M, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.30 South Park. (MA15+, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 South Park. (MA15+, R)
6.05pm Our Law. (PG, R) 6.40 Engineering Tomorrow. 7.35 Impossible Engineering: Inside The Tesla Factory. (R)
6.15 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R) 8.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner: Holy Relics. (PG) 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. 10.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. 1.20 Letterkenny. (M, R)
10.30 Officially Amazing. (PG, R)
12.00 American Restoration. (PG, R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) 9.40 Grantchester. (M, R) 10.50 The Closer. (M, R) 11.50 Footy Classified. (M) 1.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. (PG, R) 5.30pm JAG. (PG, R) 6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 FBI. (M, R) 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 6.00pm Frasier. (PG, R) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG, R) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG, R) 12.00 The King Of Queens. (PG, R) 12.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.10pm Mysteries From Above. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. (PG) 9.25 Music Videos That Shaped The 80s. (M, R) 10.30 Alone Australia. (M, R) 11.40 Fuzoku: The World Of Sex Entertainment In Japan. (MA15+, R)
MINCHIO - Maria (Aged 102)
Late of Ozcare Villa Vincent, Townsville Formerly of Ingham
Loving Wife of Domenico (deceased); Much loved Mother & Mother in Law of Milena, Angelo (deceased), Carmerita & Peter; Grandmother; Sister; Aunty & Friend.
All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Requiem Mass Funeral Service of the late Maria Minchio which is to commence at 10.00am Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott St. Ingham, followed by her interment in the Catholic Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.
Council is excited to offer the following opportunities:
• Strategic Communications Coordinator
Applications close Thursday 17 April 2025;
• Operator
Applications close Friday 18 April 2025;
• Leading Hand
Applications close Friday 18 April 2025;
• Road Maintenance Operations Officer
Applications close Wednesday 23 April 2025; and
• Governance Support Officer
Applications close Thursday 24 April 2025
Further information is contained in the Job Application Package which can be obtained via Council’s website, Careers at Council page.
Council would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe Easter break.
PUBLIC NOTICES
2025 FEDERAL ELECTION DAY INFORMATION
The Federal Election will be held on Saturday 3 May 2025. Early voting will take place at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre located at 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham. Opening times are as follows:
• 8.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 22 April - Thursday 24 April 2025;
• Friday 25 April 2025 Closed;
• 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday 26 April 2025;
• 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday 28 April - Thursday 1 May 2025; and
• 8.30am to 6.00pm Friday 2 May 2025.
DUE DATE EXTENDED FOR SECOND HALF YEARLY RATE NOTICES
The due date for payment of Council Rate Notices has been extended to Wednesday 30 April 2025
If you have not received your Rate Notice/s yet, or are experiencing difficulty making payment, please contact Council’s Revenue Team on 4776 4600 or revenue@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to discuss.
Pay your rates in full by the due date to go into the draw to win $2,000 to be spent at up to five Hinchinbrook Shire businesses of your choice.
Master Fisherman Program Takes Place In Cardwell
FISHING
OceanWatch spokesperson David Schubert said the training aims to equip Queensland’s inshore net fishers, particularly those operating in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, with tools to continue their work responsibly and ethically.
“These face-to-face training sessions are an opportunity to provide information about the latest research discoveries and practices involved in protecting the marine environment while fishing, especially safely handling interactions with what are called threatened, endangered or protected species (TEPs), such as turtles, dugong and sawfish,” shared David.
“It is also an opportunity to bring fishers together formally and exchange information and observations amongst the fishers themselves, so they benefit from each other’s practical experience on the water - these fishers are on the water virtually every working day and have enormous knowledge about the marine environment.”
Sessions were previously held in Townsville, Ayr, Mackay, Gladstone, and St Lawrence, before wrapping up in Cardwell and David believes the program is about more than just theory.
“We believe the OceanWatch Master Fisherman program can play an important role in protecting vital habitats, promoting
healthy waterways and ensuring the longterm sustainability of marine ecosystems, while providing top-quality seafood products to the public,” added David.
OceanWatch CEO Lowri Pryce also travelled from Sydney to attend the Cardwell session, emphasising the value of formal recognition for participating fishers.
“The fishers participating in this program are recognised by OceanWatch as our Master Fishermen,” Lowri said.
“They value our marine environment and do their utmost to keep it healthy and productive through their actions on water and this program paves a way for fishers to demonstrate ethical and responsible practice, so they can continue to bring seafood to Queensland families.”
An ongoing initiative supported by the Australian Government, the program is delivered in partnership with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries and will launch a series of digital modules this August to continue strengthening the link between commercial fishing, conservation, and community trust.
To access more information, visit www. oceanwatch.org.au or view the program’s introductory video by searching OceanWatch Master Fisherman.
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Master Fishermen Program Casts New Wave Of Knowledge In Cardwell FISHING
Amajor sustainability-focused training initiative washed over Hinchinbrook last week, as the final session of the OceanWatch Master
Fisherman Program took place in Cardwell last Tuesday the 8th of April.
Delivered by national not-for-profit envi-
ronmental organisation OceanWatch Australia, the program has travelled across the state, offering a series of six one-day workshops designed to boost environmental
knowledge and promote sustainable fishing practices among professional fishers.
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Net fishers from throughout the region from Ingham to Cairns gathered at Cardwell for a workshop conducted by the national environmental organisation OceanWatch Australia (Photo Supplied)
