ore than 2,500 people spent their Saturday at the TYTO Parklands as Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day rolled into the evening with the Bounce Back Bash.
“We’ve had a wet season that kept everyone on edge, but days like this remind us why community matters,” Mayor Jayo said.
“Coming together, enjoying each other’s company and having a bit of
The much-loved picnic event saw children exploring hands-on activities and neighbours catching up on the grass, conveying the simple message of caring for the environment in a fun, relaxed setting. Locals then swapped picnic rugs for dancing shoes and gathered again for the Bounce Back Bash.
music from Comfort Royale, Pete Cullen
the Hurt, and local band Last Chance , the atmo sphere remained laid back, friendly and distinctly Hinchinbrook. Council thanked residents, vol unteers, performers and staff for helping make the day and night such a success.
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I’m keeping it short and sweet this week mainly to highlight two of the new items were introducing to the newspaper. We’re introducing ‘This Week On The Herbert’ a new mini history segment that highlights a little fact or event that happened historically in the region.
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t a land sale on 4th June 1878, J.P. Shewcroft (publican), Henry Stone (estate owner) and Arthur Neame (planter) all bought town sections of Ingham & Sligo. Having previously owned the Cardwell Hotel, Shewcroft would later build The Royal Hotel on his section in 1883.
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The Herbert River RSL has donated funds raised through its April Friday night raffles and Mother’s Day sausage sizzle to Ingham Palliative Care.
Ingham Palliative Care Committee
President Judy Cardillo said she was overwhelmed by the generosity of the $10,000 donation.
“I am absolutely delighted,” she said.
“I was very happy to come along and accept a small cheque. I didn’t expect such a big cheque, and that is a really big cheque. So that’s just marvellous. Thank you very much to the RSL, and we will use it wisely.”
Herbert River RSL President Rodger Bow said the board had made a conscious decision to keep the funds within the local community.
“The funds raised were from our Friday night raffles throughout April and our Mother’s Day sausage sizzle,” he said.
“The board decided the money would go to Ingham Palliative
Care instead of going outside of town. Isn’t it wonderful? Keeping it local.”
Mrs Cardillo also highlighted the organisation’s Hurley Bus and Hurley Car services, which provide free transport for residents aged over 65.
The service assists with everything from medical appointments to family events, with no trip considered too small. The organisation is currently seeking volunteer drivers, with only a standard driver’s licence required. Volunteers receive first aid training to help prepare them for the role.
For bookings or enquiries, contact the Hurley Bus on 0498 833 083, the Hurley Car on 0438 643 185, or the general booking line on 0457 337 147.
CaJudy Cardillo receiving the donation of $10,000 from the members of the Herbert River RSL Club. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Even I got to say hello to Ebony the snake at Tasman Turtle’s picnic day!
Hinchinbrook Represents At NQ Field Day
Astunning blue sky winter’s day greeted happy attendees at the Rotary NQ Field Days Exhibition held at the Townsville Show Grounds on Friday and Saturday last week.
Highlights included drone drop shows, chain saw demonstrations, the duck race and a robotic dog used to round up cattle.
In particular, the robotic dog drew crowds with its playful personality and impressive repertoire of tricks, including standing on two legs and forming a heart shape with its forearms, delighting children who squealed with excitement.
Mayor Nick Dametto officially opened the event at 10am on the Friday morning and crowds enjoyed exploring the engaging displays, petting the farm animals, learning more about bees and listening to the clickety clack of old machines from the Machine Preservationists Society.
Orchestrating the attendance of 180 school children, including students from Abergowerie State School, Nicole organised 11 interactive stalls for the youngsters to explore.
Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa was present on the day, greeting constituents and enjoying everything the event had to offer.
Link to Country was a big part of the event with Nicole Chiesa at the forefront of engaging with school students from across the region.
These included the mini tractor-pull for students aged four to nine, the beehive educational stall, the old machines and VR headsets, to name a few.
Overall, attendees experienced a re-energised NQ Field Days event, full of country charm, bringing the regional communities together in the heart of Townsville.
Ingham Dirt Bike Club Recognised Through Commbank Donation
In recognition of their incredible contribution to the community, Commonwealth Bank Ingham Branch have nominated Ingham Dirt Bike Club for a $1,500 donation.
“Community organisations play an essential role in supporting people when it matters most, and we’re proud to support that work,” Branch Manager Cinzia McEwen says.
“Through our Community Donations program, our branches have seen firsthand how this support helps local organisations extend their reach and continue delivering vital services. Our teams live and work in the community and have a strong understanding of local needs and the organisations responding to them.”
“Ingham Dirt Bike Club plays an important role in the local community by providing a safe, inclusive and family friendly environment for riders of all ages and skill levels. Through organised events, training days and competitions, the club promotes active lifestyles and youth engagement, helping to develop skills, confidence and sportsmanship.
Beyond the track, the club fosters strong community connections by bringing families and local businesses together, support-
ing regional events and contributing to the social fabric of Ingham. Their ongoing commitment to safety, development and community participation makes a meaningful difference across our local community, and we’re proud to support the important role they play.”
Since its inception, CommBank’s Community Donation program has supported hundreds of grassroots organisations across Australia, helping fund essential equipment, services and programs. The donation program empowers branch teams to back causes they know are making a tangible difference in their local communities.
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$36 MILLION RECOVERY PROGRAM REBUILDING HINCHINBROOK
Fifteen months on from the 2025 severe weather events, Hinchinbrook Shire Council is delivering a major, multi-year disaster recovery program,
repairing damage across more than 300 roads and essential infrastructure assets.
Funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), the $36.2 million recovery and reconstruction program is restoring critical infrastructure and community assets across the Shire following impacts from the North and Far North Tropical Low (January–February 2025) and the North Queensland Monsoon Trough, including Tropical Cyclone Koji (December 2025).
Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa said the recovery program was critical to restoring confidence and connectivity across the region.
“This is about delivering for Queensland by rebuilding vital infrastructure, reconnecting communities and restoring safety where you live after a challenging disaster season,” Mr Chiesa said.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said the scale of the program reflects both the extent of damage and the importance of rebuilding stronger.
“Fifteen months on, this work is still ongoing because of the scale of the impact across our region,” Mayor Jayo said.
“These events significantly affected our roads, infrastructure, and community facilities, and this program is about restoring what was lost while ensuring Hinchinbrook is better prepared for the future.”
A key component of the program is a $28.38 million road and infrastructure recovery effort, delivering repairs across more than 300 roads, streets and access routes throughout the region.
“Keeping our communities connected is critical. Not just for residents, but for agriculture, freight, and emergency services. These works ensure our network remains safe, reliable, and resilient,” he said.
Council also undertook an extensive emergency response, with more than $2.5 million invested in Counter Disaster Operations, including coordinating response efforts, managing road closures, deploying
crews, and supporting affected communities.
Immediate recovery works valued at $2.51 million were carried out to restore access, stabilise infrastructure, and ensure public safety in the aftermath of the events.
In addition, $2.51 million is being delivered through the Community and Recreational Asset Recovery Grants program, supporting the restoration of 41 community facilities across the Shire, including parks, walking tracks, the TYTO precinct, and key public buildings.
Mayor Jayo said the recovery effort is focused on both infrastructure and community wellbeing.
“This is not just about rebuilding roads, it’s about restoring the places people rely on every day and ensuring our community remains connected, active, and supported.”
The program is being delivered in stages, with major reconstruction works continuing through to 2027 and 2028 in line with funding timeframes.
This is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Commonwealth–state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) in association with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Jayo said ‘Keeping our communities connected is critical. Not just for residents, but for agriculture,’ here shown with Wayde Chiesa MP, member for Hinchinbrook, talking with Tony Perrett MP, Member for Gympie & Queensland Minister for Primary Industries during recent visit to the region. Photo sourced: Tony Perrett MP’s Facebook page.
Regina Veivers Makes History As Ingham’s First Female Officer In Charge
After more than two decades serving regional Queensland communities, becoming the first female Officer in Charge of Ingham Police Station is a milestone Regina Veivers says reflects both personal achievement and the evolving face of policing leadership.
“Being appointed as the first female Officer in Charge of Ingham Police Station is something I feel incredibly proud and humbled by,” she said.
“Whilst it is a significant milestone personally, I also see it as a reflection of the positive evolution of policing and leadership within the Queensland Police Service and the broader community.”
Regina said the appointment marked the culmination of 26 years of hard work, growth and experience across a wide range of policing roles. Over the years, her career with the Queensland Police Service has seen her serve several communities across the Townsville and Mount Isa Districts in operational and supervisory positions including prosecutions, domestic and family violence response, quality assurance and frontline policing.
Regina strongly believes each of those experiences has helped shape her leadership style and in turn, reinforced the importance of empathy, accountability and strong relationships between police and
the community.
“My policing career began with a genuine desire to help people and make a positive difference in the community,” she reflected.
“Policing is not just about enforcement, it’s about supporting people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, building partnerships and creating safer communities.”
Regina said she hoped her appointment would encourage more women to pursue leadership opportunities within policing and beyond.
“I hope it demonstrates to other women within policing and the community that leadership roles are achievable and that diverse leadership perspectives strengthen organisations,” she said.
“Leadership opportunities are available to anyone willing to put themselves forward, work hard and remain committed to their values,” she said.
Over the course of her career, Regina said she had witnessed significant positive change in the opportunities available to women in policing.
“There are now far greater opportunities for women to step into operational and leadership positions, and there is stronger recognition of the value that diversity
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brings to decision making, culture and community engagement,” she said.
“Importantly, I have also seen increasing support for flexible leadership styles, collaboration and wellbeing-focused approaches which benefit policing as a whole.”
Having lived in the Hinchinbrook region for more than two decades, Regina believes her connection to the community has continued to grow through years of working alongside local officers, community members, support services and partner agencies.
“Ingham is a unique community with a strong sense of resilience, pride and connection. It’s a region where relationships matter and policing is most effective when trust and communication sit at the centre of everything we do.”
Regina said policing in regional communities came with unique challenges, particularly during natural disasters and times of increased social pressure but also offered some of the most rewarding experiences.
“In regional policing you work closely with the same community members over many years, which allows you to build genuine relationships and see the direct impact of your work,” she said.
“I have seen firsthand the willingness of
people to come together and support one another during difficult times. Being able to contribute positively during those times is something I value deeply.”
Regina strongly encourages young women considering a career in policing or leadership to back themselves and embrace new challenges.
“My advice would be to not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone — get comfortable with being uncomfortable,” she said.
“Leadership is about being authentic, treating people with respect, remaining resilient and being willing to be a lifelong learner. There will always be challenges, but there are also enormous opportunities to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and in your community. Every interaction is an opportunity.”
Regina Veivers has been appointed the first female Officer in Charge of Ingham Police Station following a 26-year career serving regional Queensland communities. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Delivering the Palm Island Home Ownership Scheme
As well as delivering the Palm Island Home Ownership Scheme, here are some of the ways the new Queensland Government is delivering for North Queensland:
• Delivering a CT Scanner for Ayr Hospital
• Delivering a new Kirwan Police Station
• Delivering a new youth mental health facility in Townsville
• Delivering a new hub for victims of domestic and family violence in North Queensland
• Delivering a security fence at Mundingburra State School
• Delivering more early intervention with Community Gro youth hub
• Upgrading Hermit Park Tigers AFL Club
• Upgrading Home Hill Swimming Pool
• Upgrading Jabiru Park Baseball Club with new lighting and female changerooms
• Upgrading Peak Downs Highway
• Upgrading the Townsville Sports Precinct.
Find out what else we’re delivering for you.
Delivering for Queensland
Project Lion Biofuels Proposal Roars into Ingham
Enthusiasm for a biofuels industry built off Hinchinbrook’s sugarcane industry is growing in Ingham, with more than sixty canegrowers, community representatives and business leaders assembling for a town hall meeting last Monday.
With low sugar prices and rising costs hitting the local industry hard, there has never been a more important time for growers to look at diversifying their income streams.
SKY Renewables, a growing Queenslandbased biofuels proponent and host of the town hall meeting, has been working with canegrowers in the Burdekin since 2018 to refine a proposal that links highquality Queensland agricultural feedstock, world-leading technology and increasing global demand for products like sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.
Project Lion aims to turn the tops and
trash of the cane plant and fallow crops into these low-carbon liquid fuels using a combination of thermal gasification and Fischer-Tropsch technologies.
SKY Renewables Founder and CEO, Simon Yim, said that the early recognition of the importance of feedstock, and persevering with direct engagements with primary producers in North Queensland, are what set the company apart.
“We are passionate about engaging grow-
ers from day one. Without secure feedstock, biofuels projects simply do not get off the ground”, Mr Yim said.
“We understand that canegrowers in the Hinchinbrook do things differently to the Burdekin, but the principle remains the same: paying growers an attractive price for a product that is underutilised and undervalued.
“However, it makes complete sense that we partner with growers in the Herbert River
and Hinchinbrook district to help firm up our projects.
“We are just wrapping up pre-feasibility studies and will move to front-end engineering and design so we can finally get a biofuels industry going here in North Queensland.
“We look forward to sharing the benefits of the opportunities this new industry brings with local growers”.
SKY Renewables Growers Town Hall Meeting at the Noorla Bowls Club in Ingham. Photo supplied
MOUNT FOX RECYCLING HUB
MOUNT FOX RECYCLING HUB
TRIAL DELIVERS RESULTS
TRIAL DELIVERS RESULTS
In a small community of around 100 residents, the Mount Fox Recycling Hub has proven that when it comes to recycling, size doesn’t matter — every effort counts.
In a small community of around 100 residents, the Mount Fox Recycling Hub has proven that when it comes to recycling, size doesn’t matter — every effort counts.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Mount Fox Community Recycling Hub has already delivered strong outcomes over its nine-month trial, showing that when recycling is made simple, communities don’t waste the opportunity.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Mount Fox Community Recycling Hub has already delivered strong outcomes over its nine-month trial, showing that when recycling is made simple, communities don’t waste the opportunity.
Located at Pillar Road and Mount Fox Road, the facility has provided Mount Fox residents with a practical and accessible way to recycle — turning everyday waste into something with a second life.
Since the trial ended in October last year, 16,800 litres of recyclables were collected across 15 collection rounds, with an average of 1,120 litres per service. For a community of this size, that’s a significant result — proof that every item recycled adds up. Even with road works on the Mount Fox Range, recycling volumes still increased by 23 per cent, highlighting a clear commitment from locals to do the right thing when the opportunity is there.
Located at Pillar Road and Mount Fox Road, the facility has provided Mount Fox residents with a practical and accessible way to recycle — turning everyday waste into something with a second life. Since the trial ended in October last year, 16,800 litres of recyclables were collected across 15 collection rounds, with an average of 1,120 litres per service. For a community of this size, that’s a significant result — proof that every item recycled adds up. Even with road works on the Mount Fox Range, recycling volumes still increased by 23 per cent, highlighting a clear commitment from locals to do the right thing when the opportunity is there.
Just as importantly, the facility has been well respected by the community. Contamination levels have remained very low, there has been no damage, misuse or littering, and feedback from residents has been overwhelmingly positive.
Just as importantly, the facility has been well respected by the community. Contamination levels have remained very low, there has been no damage, misuse or littering, and feedback from residents has been overwhelmingly positive.
Utilities Portfolio Councillor Pat Lynch said the results speak volumes about both the project and the community behind it. “For a small community, these are outstanding results. It shows people in Mount Fox aren’t just talking about recycling — they’re getting on with it,” Cr Lynch said. “This is about more than waste. It’s about responsibility and making sure what we use today doesn’t become tomorrow’s problem. When you give communities the right tools, they step up — and Mount Fox has done exactly that.”
Utilities Portfolio Councillor Pat Lynch said the results speak volumes about both the project and the community behind it. “For a small community, these are outstanding results. It shows people in Mount Fox aren’t just talking about recycling — they’re getting on with it,” Cr Lynch said. “This is about more than waste. It’s about responsibility and making sure what we use today doesn’t become tomorrow’s problem. When you give communities the right tools, they step up — and Mount Fox has done exactly that.”
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is situated within a Council road reserve and offers good visibility, easy access, ample turning space, reduced traffic risk, and close proximity to Stone River Road to help keep collection costs low. Council will continue to review the facility as part of its broader waste management planning. Visit https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov. au/water-waste-and-roads/wasteand-recycling/ to learn more about recycling.
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Mayor Ramon Jayo
Last Saturday I was honoured to be invited to the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Annual Presentation Night and to witness a historical moment in the club’s history when Melissa Hall was awarded Life Membership of the club.
Melissa’s well-deserved recognition of exemplary service to the club was indeed a special moment in the club’s history, but what made it all so much more special for Melissa and the club was that Melissa is the third member of the one family to be awarded Life Membership, with her father, Lenny Chiesa (1986), and mum, Pam (1989), also life members. Congratulations Melissa, and congratulations also to all the Chiesa family who, on my observation on the night, still have three generations of family actively involved in surf lifesaving at Forrest Beach.
Congratulations also to Helen Stanton, who was also recognised for a lifetime of service to the club and lifesaving by Life Membership, and congratulations to all club members and supporters on a massive year on the beach, winning through many events and carnivals. As a club, you do our community proud. With the net out of the water at the moment, we hope you all take the opportunity to have a well-earned break through the winter.
Congratulations also to the Taylors Beach Progress Association on the running of another successful family fishing classic over the weekend. With a record-breaking 287 entrants and an ever-growing prize pool, the event is growing significantly in popularity and is well and truly entrenched as a major family event in our community annual calendar. Congratulations to Jim and the team—job well done. I am going to nominate next year and get amongst those magnificent prizes myself.
I receive many comments from the public about
the perception that we are experiencing significant water line breakages of late. The fact is that we are, although I wouldn’t say the number is extraordinary or above what normally has occurred historically. Would you be surprised if I told you that in Queensland, a water main breaks every 73 minutes?
There are many reasons why water lines break: movement in the ground, water hammer from unauthorised openings, pressure fluctuations due to lightning strikes on pump stations, as occurred in November/December last year, and of course the occasional deep ripping by monstrous tractors about the place, to name a few.
A big issue is, of course, the age of the infrastructure, and this is not an issue facing us alone. The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)’s recently released report highlights the scale of the ageing infrastructure challenge facing Queensland councils and the communities they represent.
‘The Last Drop: Fixing Queensland’s Infrastructure Cliff’ report indicates that a $5 billion shortfall in funding for urgently needed water and wastewater renewals is needed to address the issue facing Queensland councils.
It also presses home the need for a dedicated funding source for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Queensland, it’s one of our key asks in the upcoming State Budget.
‘The Last Drop’ lays bare the “perfect storm” facing water and wastewater services, with ageing assets causing a pipe to break every 73 minutes across the state, a worsening trend since 2018.
The LGAQ has indicated that councils and ratepayers cannot shoulder this significant burden and financial risk alone, and that’s why LGAQ is continuing to call on the State Government to act now.
Lucinda’s Tide Change Has A Light-Switch Effect
Around Lucinda Jetty, tides don’t just move, they make decisions. Short tidechange windows can flip the fishing bite on and off like a switch, especially for queenfish, trevally and seasonal mackerel when conditions align. Locals joke “no run, no fun,” but they’ll also warn you that too much run can shut things down just as fast. Timing is everything.
Land-based families love the public fishing jetty, where pylons break current and provide safe, social fishing with island views baked in. Boaties, weather permitting, work current seams and pressure points around structure rather than fighting the flow.
Even when the fish ignore the memo, the setting never does. Steel pylons glow at sunset, islands stack on the horizon and the Coral Sea does its best colour work. Watch the tides, not the clock. Lucinda rewards patience.
Check tides: hinchinbrookway.com.au
Councillor Column Councillor Pat Lynch
In Mount Fox, a community of around 100 people, something pretty impressive is happening and it’s all about recycling.
When we first introduced the Mount Fox Community Recycling Hub, the goal was simple: make recycling easier and more accessible, and see what happens. What we’ve seen since then has been nothing short of encouraging.
Since the trial wrapped up in October last year, the community has continued to build on that momentum. Between October 2025 and May 2026, 16,800 litres of recyclables were collected across 15 services.
For a town this size, that’s a significant effort and proof that small actions really do add up.
What stands out most to me isn’t just the numbers, but the consistency. Even with road works on the Mount Fox Range, recycling volumes increased by 23 per cent. That tells me this isn’t just a one-off success. It’s become part of everyday life. Recycling doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about making the right choice, day in and day out.
And the Mount Fox community has shown that when you make it simple,
people are more than willing to get involved.
I’ve also been really pleased to see the respect shown toward the facility. Contamination has stayed low, there’s been no damage or misuse, and residents have taken real pride in keeping the site clean and functional.
I want to sincerely thank the Mount Fox community for embracing this initiative and working together to make it a success. That sense of ownership and community pride is what makes projects like this thrive. I also want to acknowledge the Council team who helped bring this initiative to life.
From planning through to delivery and ongoing support, their work has made it possible for a small community like Mount Fox to access a service that makes a real difference.
At the end of the day, good waste management isn’t just about infrastructure. It’s about people, and Mount Fox has shown that when communities are given the right tools, they step up and make them work.
And that’s something worth talking about.
Cassowary Coast & Hinchinbrook Students Encouraged To Promote Farm Safety Through Art
Primary school students across the Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook regions are being encouraged to help spread vital farm safety messages as part of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition. The competition, launched last week by the Queensland Government, invites Prep to Year 6 students to create artwork focused on staying safe in farms and rural environments.
Twelve winning artworks will be selected for the 2027 calendar, each representing a different farm safety theme.
Safety Ambassador Riana Crehan said children living in or visiting rural areas needed to understand the risks that can exist around farms.
“Growing up on a farm, I used to see firsthand how accidents could happen if you didn’t pay attention to your surrounds. Animals can be unpredictable, and machin-
ery is dangerous if you don’t know how to use it properly. Farms are incredible places, but they also come with real risks.
The competition closes on August 31st 2026, with winning students receiving a $250 gift card and their schools receiving $500.
More than 40,000 calendars will be distributed across Queensland. To find out more, visit www.worksafe. qld.gov.au.
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Students across the Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook regions are being encouraged to highlight farm safety through artwork as part of Queensland’s 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition. Photo supplied
Wilmar Welcomes New Apprentices Across Sugar & Renewables Operations
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables has welcomed 18 first-year apprentices across its operations this year, with the new recruits already settling into roles spanning electrical, fitting and turning, boilermaking and diesel fitting trades.
The apprentices officially commenced in February and are now working across the company’s Sugar and Renewables division as part of one of Queensland’s largest apprenticeship programs.
Group Manager Mechanical Engineering Tienie van Blerk said the new apprentices had adapted well to their roles and embraced the company’s workplace values.
“They’ve integrated really well into the business and are demonstrating the values of teamwork and passion in their day-to-day work,” Mr van Blerk said.
“I’m really impressed by how keen they are to learn from our experienced trades and become the best they can be.”
Group Manager Electrical Instrumentation and Control Chris Pickering said apprentices at Wilmar benefited from exposure to a wide range of advanced technologies and industrial systems.
“The sugar industry is known for turning out really well-rounded apprentices and our factories have some of the most advanced technological platforms available,” Mr Pickering said.
“Our electrical trades are working with advanced automation and control systems, modern power generation and distribution systems, and smart instrumentation. Most electrical apprentices only get exposure to a narrow range of equipment. Ours are trained across a large range of industrial plant.”
General Manager Engineering Istvan Torok said the apprenticeship program played an important role in the company’s long-term workforce development and retention strategy.
“We have one of the largest and most successful apprenticeship programs in Queensland,” Mr Torok said.
“Not only do we have a very high completion rate, but we have a high retention rate among our newly qualified tradespeople. These first-year apprentices will become the highly-skilled tradespeople we rely upon to keep our factories, locos and mobile fleet running efficiently. They’ll also become mentors for future generations of
apprentices at our sites.”
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables currently employs around 120 apprentices across the business.
Applications for the company’s 2027 apprenticeship intake will open on 9th June.
Tristan Milan (boiler making), Mitchel Jayo (fitting and turning), Deegan Mancinelli (electrical) and Rhys Stewart (electrical). Photo source: Wilmar Sugar Australia
Growers are being asked to absorb the cost of poor milling performance while serious questions remain over the long-term capacity and reliability of the local milling sector,
CANEGROWERS Herbert River Chairman Steven Marbelli has said.
Mr Marbelli said recent media coverage had focused too narrowly on the crush start date, when the real issue was whether growers should be expected to carry the cost of milling performance problems.
“CANEGROWERS is refusing to gamble with members’ long-term profitability,” Mr Marbelli said.
“Starting earlier may look like the easy option, but if it shifts the cost of poor milling performance onto growers, it is not a solution.
“This is not about delaying the season for the sake of it. It is about standing up for growers, protecting their returns, and making sure the mill is held to the agreement growers negotiated.”
CANEGROWERS Herbert River is supporting a 16 June commencement date for the 2026 crush, in line with the position backed by the overwhelming majority of members who responded to a recent grow-
er survey.
The organisation has formally issued Wilmar Sugar with a Notice of Dispute and is seeking mediation through the Australian Disputes Centre over Wilmar’s proposed 9 June start date.
Under the Cane Supply Agreement, the nominal intended start date is the first Tuesday of the crushing season on or after 15 June, unless Wilmar and the growers’ bargaining representative reasonably agree otherwise.
Mr Marbelli said CANEGROWERS Herbert River did not believe there had been a material change in circumstances to justify moving away from that agreed framework.
“The crop forecast is around 4.1 million tonnes,” he said.
“Under the agreement, a 4.125 million tonne crop should be crushed within 149 days. Even a 4.75 million tonne crop carries a performance guarantee period of 154 days.
“Wilmar is proposing to start earlier while budgeting for a 24-week season, or about 165 days, for a crop of around 4.1 million tonnes.
“That raises the central question for growers – why should the season be pushed ear-
lier if the real issue is mill performance?”
Mr Marbelli said growers carried the financial impact when cane was crushed outside the optimal window, whether at the start or end of the season.
guarantee payments is no substitute for the maintenance, reliability and investment needed to crush the crop properly and efficiently.”
“Lower CCS has a direct impact on grower returns, while the mill receives the first four units of sugar regardless,” he said.
“Growers lose when the season drags on, when cane is stood over, and when cane is crushed before it has reached its optimal sugar content.
“That is why this dispute is about more than one week in June.”
Mr Marbelli said poor milling performance and delayed crushing seasons had become a spiralling issue for the local industry, with growers increasingly carrying the financial burden.
“Mill infrastructure should be maintained and upgraded so the crop can be crushed within the agreed optimal window,” he said.
“Performance guarantees exist for a reason. They protect growers when the mill cannot crush the crop within the agreed timeframe.
“But repeated reliance on performance
CANEGROWERS Herbert River is also concerned that accepting earlier start dates could set a damaging precedent for future seasons.
“If the district accepts an earlier start for a crop of around 4.1 million tonnes, growers are entitled to ask what happens when the crop is larger,” Mr Marbelli said.
“Do we keep shifting the season earlier and earlier, or do we deal with the real issue – milling performance?
“CANEGROWERS is not prepared to accept a situation where growers are expected to absorb the cost of milling constraints year after year.
“Our focus is on holding the mill to the agreement, protecting grower returns, and securing the long-term future of the Herbert River sugarcane industry.”
“Protecting growers is not a gamble. It is exactly what CANEGROWERS has been doing for 100 years.”
Contributed by CANEGROWERS Herbert River
BY VICTORIA VELTON
Today’s food review took me to the Herbert River RSL, where I sampled three popular menu items: the gluten-free calamari, battered fish, and the classic chicken parmigiana.
The first thing that struck me was the size of the meals. All three dishes arrived generously portioned, with plates filled right to the edges. There was certainly no danger of leaving hungry.
The chicken parmigiana caught my attention before I even picked up a knife and fork. The aroma of crispy ham and melted cheese was impossible to ignore. The chicken remained moist and tender while still holding onto its crisp crumbed coating. Toppings were generous, creating a meal that felt comforting and familiar. In fact, it reminded me of the kind of parmigiana my nan used to make - hearty, warming and satisfying.
The calamari was something I had heard raved about by friends, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Rather than standard rings, the plate was piled high with golden curls of cross-hatched calamari, lightly seasoned and perfectly crisp. Being gluten-free, it provided a filling meal without feeling heavy. A garnish of lime rather than the traditional lemon delivered a fresh citrus zing that complemented the seafood beautifully.
Fish-lovers can choose their preferred style, battered, crumbed or grilled. On this occasion I selected the battered option. The batter delivered a satisfying crunch, revealing soft, flaky white fish beneath. Paired with a creamy tartare sauce, it was a simple but very enjoyable combination.
Diners should note that while the calamari is gluten-free, the seafood sauces do contain dairy. The helpful RSL servers also advise that specialist equipment is used to minimise cross-contamination concerns for guests with dietary requirements. A standout
accompaniment was the side salad. A colourful mix of cabbage, carrot and leafy greens offered a fresh, earthy contrast to the fried dishes. The honey mustard dressing added a tangy sweetness, although balsamic dressing is available on request for
those who prefer it.
If you’re not already a member of the Herbert River RSL, the meal deals alone make a strong case for joining. And if the food doesn’t leave you smiling, the friendly staff certainly will.
It’s
Not Too Late To
Host
A Biggest Morning Tea
There is still time for residents, workplaces, schools and community groups to get involved in Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea and help raise funds for Australians impacted by cancer.
For those thinking about hosting an event but unsure where to start, a simple high tea can be an easy and enjoyable way to bring people together while supporting an important cause.
Classic tea-time favourites such as freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and simple cakes can create an inviting spread without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Fluffy scones with jam and cream are a popular choice, while finger sandwiches
filled with cucumber and cream cheese, smoked salmon or mayonnaise offer a traditional touch.
Presentation can be your secret weapon, with tiered cake stands making the simplest treats appear elegant. Pick up a selection box of teas to offer your guests a choice, and consider picking up a sparkling beverage for a complementary cold drink. To add a bit of vintage charm, head to the op-shop and pick up some floral china.
The beauty of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is that it can be as simple or as elaborate as hosts choose. Whether gathering a few friends around the kitchen table or organising a larger workplace event, every cup of tea shared and every dollar raised contributes to Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support programs.
Those interested in hosting their own Biggest Morning Tea can register and access fundraising resources through the official website at www.biggestmorningtea.com.au
Great sized portions and piled high plates. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders
The new Queensland Government is unlocking new housing supply to deliver more Queenslanders a place to call home.
Alongside the new Residential Activation Fund, the Queensland Government is also:
▶ supporting first home buyers by removing stamp duty on new builds, helping 2204 Queenslanders since May 2025. Eligible buyers save $9096 on a median-priced house and land package in Queensland.
▶ extending the $30,000 first home owner grant to 30 June 2026 – which has already helped 2629 people this financial year.
▶ delivering a nation-leading Boost to Buy shared equity scheme to help reduce the deposit gap, already helping 150 Queenslanders get into their first home. Round two is now open.
▶ increasing rental availability by lifting subletting restrictions.
▶ delivering one million homes, including 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.
To find out more visit aplacetocallhome.initiatives.qld.gov.au
The Government is also unlocking underutilised government-owned land, allowing surplus sites to become much-needed homes for Queenslanders, through the Land Activation Program.
Inside the $2 Billion Residential Activation Fund
The new Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund is delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders, supporting one million new homes by 2044, with at least 50 per cent of the overall funding invested in regional, rural and remote Queensland. The Fund is delivering essential infrastructure like new water and drainage pipes, new roads and transport links, and improved connections to power and telecommunications.
Delivering critical infrastructure is driving housing supply and easing housing pressure, with land unlocked for more than 98,000 new homes for Queenslanders.
Round one of the fund is already supporting 98 projects across the state. With $500 million available in round two, and fifty percent of those allocated to regional Queensland, more Queenslanders will have a place to call home sooner.
Queensland Property Council Executive Director Jess Caire said the funding had been warmly received by industry.
“The Property Council advocated strongly for this funding due to the obvious feasibility gaps for new housing that were clearly precipitated by a lack of sufficient infrastructure,” she said.
A growing Queensland needs more housing. That’s why the new Queensland Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is delivering the essential infrastructure needed to build more homes sooner.
This includes new water and drainage pipes, new roads and transport links and improved connections to power and telecommunications for more Queenslanders. Because before a house can go up, the groundwork has to go in, helping everyone find a place to call home.
“The Residential Activation Fund goes to the heart of this issue, and we congratulate the Government for announcing and enacting it so quickly.”
To ensure these projects deliver results quickly, they need to be ready to start within 12 months of the project being announced and completed within
Local Government Association of Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Alison Smith said the initiative is delivering game-changing infrastructure that will see thousands of new homes built right
aplacetocallhome.initiatives.qld.gov.au
Regional projects to change lives across Queensland
Across Queensland, the Residential Activation Fund is unlocking land to get Queenslanders into homes sooner.
I n North Queensland, the $2 billion Residential Activation Fund is unlocking land to support growing regional communities. At least half of the total fund is dedicated to fast-tracking regional housing projects.
Projects delivering at least 9000 new homes across the region include:
Townsville: Unlocking 2600 new homes in Cosgrove while improving traffic flow and easing congestion for residents in a fast-growing part of the city with a $29.5 million investment supporting a major road infrastructure package, including additional critical second access to the Bruce Highway via Svensson Road.
Townsville: $20 million boost towards the $30 million Elliot Springs Ridge Crossing is delivering a new road, water, and sewerage infrastructure to provide critical access to Precinct 2 within the Elliot Springs masterplanned community unlocking at least 3,500 new homes.
Hinchinbrook – Toobanna and Ingham: Critical infrastructure projects across Como Road, Scovazzis Road, and Sir Arthur Fadden Drive are unlocking over 180 homes in key flood-resilient growth areas. $7.3 million funding boost is bringing more housing supply to give more North Queenslanders a place to call home following the 2025 North Queensland floods.
Burdekin: Fast-tacking delivery of more than 6250 new homes for the region through $53.5 million investment across three critical infrastructure projects, including a 30-kilometre sewer main in Bowen, new road and utility access for Elliot Springs, and housing activation planning in Ayr.
The nation leading Land Activation Program
A6.4-hectare site in at Banyo - 16km north of Brisbane’s CBD - brought to market, is paving the way for up to 400 new homes through the Queensland Government’s Land Activation Program.
Unlocking underutilised governmentowned land, the program fast tracks housing developments by turning surplus sites into much-needed homes for Queenslanders.
A transforming family-friendly suburb with excellent transport links and amenities, the Banyo site is just one
Social
and
Boost to Buy bringing ownership dream to reality for more Queenslanders
For first-time home buyers Mitchell and Samantha Stanger, the dream of owning a home felt like a distant reality – until they discovered the new Queensland Government’s nation-leading Boost to Buy shared equity scheme.
Boost to Buy helped the Stangers bridge the deposit gap, turning years of saving into the security of home ownership for their young family.
“Even though we were working hard and saving, the deposit gap kept our goal of owning a home out of reach,” Mr Stanger said.
“We had been living with our in-laws on the Gold Coast along with our twoyear-old and four-year-old to try to save as much as we can.
example of the program’s potential.
Developers will also be able to nominate unused government land for consideration, with assessments completed in just 30 business days.
Land supply is critical to meeting the Queensland Government’s one million homes by 2044 target, and with further sites set to be released across the state, Industry leaders welcomed the initiative.
Urban Development Institute of Australia Queensland President Michael Loney
Affordable Housing
said unlocking land for new homes was a crucial step to deliver more homes for Queenslanders.
“Housing supply is our way out of the housing crisis. To get housing supply we need land supply,” he said.
“The Institute has long supported efforts to identify surplus government land and give it a new life as housing for the community.”
To find out more visit edq.qld.gov.au/land-activation-program
at the heart of Queensland’s long-term plan
T wo periods of homelessness and a stint in emergency housing would shake any family. For Amy and Floyd, they’ve found what every parent wants for their kids – a safe, secure, and affordable place to call home.
The journey wasn’t easy for this Wide Bay family of seven. With five children aged between four and 20 years, including three with ADHD and intellectual disabilities, Amy and Floyd faced significant challenges in finding stable housing. But with the support of the RentConnect team at the Bundaberg Housing Service Centre, they were able to turn their situation around and secure a Helping Hand Headlease on a suburban 4-bedroom home.
Amy says life is much easier now. “Before, we were living day-to-day,” she said.
“Now, we can see the future and make plans to own our own home. We
couldn’t do that before because we were terrified of being homeless again.”
With a $5.6 billion pipeline for additional social and community housing and $500 million in annual funding locked in from 2029–30, the Queensland Government is committed to creating 53,500 social and community homes by 2044.
This investment is about more than building houses – it’s about giving Queenslanders like Amy and Floyd stability and opportunities.
The Government is also supporting Community Housing Providers through the $4 million Community Housing Futures Program, which helps them build their capacity and grow to deliver more social and community housing.
Community Housing Industry Association
Queensland CEO Julie Saunders said
the government’s pipeline shows what long-term funding can achieve.
“Through the Queensland Community Housing Investment Pipeline and the Community Housing Futures Program, providers are growing portfolios and delivering affordable homes faster,” she said.
QShelter CEO Fiona Caniglia agreed sustained investment is key.
“The extension of the Community Housing Futures Program means every dollar of funding turns into more homes for those who need it most,” she said.
The Queensland Government’s A Place to Call Home initiatives are about more than bricks and mortar – it’s about creating opportunities, fostering independence, and helping every Queenslander thrive in a home they can call their own.
First-time home buyer Mitchell Stanger said the Government equity scheme turned something that felt like years away into a reality for their young family.
“With the Government’s equity contribution, we were able to buy and have payments we can manage and ultimately have the security of knowing we have a place to call home.
“I’m so proud of myself and my wife and my family that we were able to achieve this goal in a short amount of time thanks to the Boost to Buy scheme.”
The Stangers’ story highlights the Government’s commitment to unlocking more homes and supporting first home buyers.
Three months since its launch, more than 150 buyers now have the keys to their first home through the scheme.
Round two applications for the scheme are now open, with an additional 500 placements available, and half reserved for regional Queensland.
The Boost to Buy scheme provides a government equity contribution of up to 30 per cent for new homes and 25 per cent for existing homes, and to be eligible, home buyers need to have saved a minimum of two per cent deposit for the purchase price of a property up to $1 million.
The Queensland Government has committed $330 million for up to 2000 places in the scheme over three years.
To find out more visit aplacetocallhome.initiatives.qld.gov.au
Infrastructure will provide critical access to Precinct 2 within the Elliot Springs masterplanned community in Townsville.
Liminal Shift Explores The Nature Of Time At TYTO Gallery
Artists, supporters and community members gathered at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday, 29th May for the opening of Liminal Shift: About Time, the latest group exhibition by Ingham Art Action.
The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of works created by members, exploring both the passage of time and the many ways it can be interpreted through art.
Councillor, Donna Marbelli praised the group’s ongoing contribution to the region.
“As the Community and Cultural Councillor, I would like to sincerely thank the members of the Ingham Art Action Group for their ongoing dedication and contribution to our community,” Cr Marbelli said.
“Through their passion, creativity, and countless volunteer hours, they continue to enrich community life, providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage with and enjoy the arts.”
BY VICTORIA VELTON
Ingham Art Action President Dr Ann Vardanega said the exhibition highlights the breadth of talent within the group.
“There are so many genres of work within our members, from needlework, weaving, painting and ceramics,” she said.
“Some of these works take weeks and months to produce, while others are completed a little faster.”
Artist Louise Plint explained that the exhibition theme reflects both the period between exhibitions and the way artists have interpreted the concept of time within their work.
“We didn’t have an exhibition last
year, so this show represents the work produced between our 2024 exhibition and now,” she said.
“Some artists have referenced time directly through clocks, calendars and changing landscapes, while others have explored the time taken to create their pieces.”
One standout work records a full year of daily temperatures through coloured stitching, with each stitch representing a different temperature reading, demonstrating the patience and detail that underpin many of the exhibition’s creations.
Liminal Shift: About Time remains on display at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery until Saturday, 27th June.
Ingham Show Preparations Underway
With the Ingham Show fast approaching, organisers are encouraging residents to start planning their visit and take advantage of pre-purchased tickets and passes ahead of the popular annual event.
From Monday, 8th June, the Ingham Show office will begin selling Family Passes, two-day Pensioner Passes and pre-sale ride tickets, giving visitors the opportunity to organise their show experience before arriving at the gates.
For those who prefer to purchase online, tickets will also be available through TryBooking in the lead-up to the event.
Exhibitors are reminded that entry forms can be found in the back of the relevant show schedules, while copies are also available via the Ingham Show website. Completed entries, including the colouring competition submissions, can be lodged with the Show Office before the respective closing dates and judging periods.
To assist exhibitors and visitors, the Secretary’s Office at the Ingham Showgrounds will operate extended hours throughout June:
Monday, 8th June to Friday, 12th June – 9:00am to 4:30pm
Monday, 15th June to Friday, 19th June – 8:30am to 5:00pm
Monday, 22nd June to Wednesday, 24th June – 8:00am to 5:30pm
Thursday, 25th June – Show Entries only (no ticket sales) Organisers are encouraging the community to keep an eye on official Ingham Show updates for further information as preparations for this fantastic family event continues.
Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Photo credit: Victoria Velton
The Crushers crew on the bar
Maraka Queen 2025 runner-up Trista Kopeshke, at the cupcake stand Peter Cullen and The Hurt
Addison at face painting
Nevaeh, Jayda and Azia, with Eco Cove’s Ariel
Rotary Club on the BBQ
Lions Club serving hot chips and hotdogs
Velocity Raptors manning the Gilroy stall
Krissy and Benita, at Crepe Creations
Odin and Orla at Frosty Whip
Ari and Emmi Carmelita, in Art Alley
Roaming Wild Tent, with Sasha, Laura and Tasman Turtle
18 Social Life
TUESDAY 9 JUNE
SATURDAY 13 JUNE
TUESDAY 2 JUNE
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
THURSDAY 4 JUNE
Senior Men’s Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St. Technology Classes, 10:00am –1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL
Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Kevin Bloody Wilson Aussie Icon Tour, 6:30pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am –12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
FRIDAY 5 JUNE
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
SATURDAY 6 JUNE
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell Country Boy Fight Series 1. Details TBA
SUNDAY 7 JUNE
Ingham Raintree Community Market, 7:00am-12:00pm, Rotary Park, Ingham
Rock & Roll Retrospective Night Show, 5pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, Ingham
GAME THIS
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach
Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Senior Men’s Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St. Technology Classes, 10:00am –1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am –12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Morning Melodies: The Beggars sing The Seekers, 10:30am - 12:00pm, Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Conroy Hall Markets, 7:30am11:30am, Conroy Hall, Ingham
Forrest Beach HOY, 12:30, Forrest Beach Community Function Centre, Forrest Beach
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society meeting,1:30pm Conroy Hall, Ingham
Feast of St Anthony, 11:00am6:00pm, Saint Anthony’s Church, 18 Fulton Drive Bemerside
MONDAY 15 JUNE
Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Inc. General Monthly Meeting, 1:30pm-3pm, Old Suncorp Building, Ingham
TUESDAY 16 JUNE
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
THURSDAY 18 JUNE
Senior Men’s Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
SCHRADER – Maureen Phyllis “Pop”
Late of Respect Nursing Home, Ingham
Formerly of Allamanda Avenue Forrest Beach
Pop passed away peacefully at Ingham Hospital on Friday, 15th May, 2026 aged 94 years.
A Private Cremation has been held for Pop who will be dearly missed by all.
INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES
106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850
Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952
TEMPORARY ONE-LANE CLOSURE, PAPPINS ROAD, HELENS HILL
Be advised a temporary one-lane road closure works will be undertaken along Pappins Road, Helens Hill from: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to Monday 8th June 2026, weather permitting.
During this period, ongoing pavement stabilisation and sealing works will be carried out.
Motorists may experience minor delays
INGEGNERI - Alfonsina Aged 95
Late of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Annandale
Formerly of Lannercost St. Ingham
Loving Wife of Giovanni (deceased); Much loved Mother & Mother in Law of Filippo & Lavetta, Antonietta & Robert; Grandmother; Great Grandmother; Sister in Law; Aunty; Cousin & Friend.
All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late Alfonsina Ingegneri which is to commence at 10.00am Thursday, 4th June, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ingham, followed by her interment in the Catholic Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.
INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES
106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850
Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952
NEW DROP-OFF LOCATIONS, WARRENS HILL LANDFILL AND RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE
Council advises that customers disposing of green waste, concrete and mattresses will notice a change to designated drop-off areas.
Due to the development of the new waste cell, a new disposal area has been established at the rear of the Warrens Hill Landfill site. Signage is in place to guide customers, and gatehouse staff will be available to assist upon arrival.
Council also reminds residents that there is a temporary suspension on the acceptance of asbestos waste at Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.
Visit Council’s website for more information. Updates will be provided once this service resumes. Council is progressing the Warrens Hill Landfill Cell 4 upgrade, which will increase future disposal capacity and support long-term waste management planning for the Shire and is expected to be completed by Tuesday 30 June 2026, Council appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation during these changes and apologises for any inconvenience.
For further information or to raise any concerns, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
of up to five minutes under traffic control while works are underway. Traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the safety of both workers and road users.
Council appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while these essential works are completed. For more information email council@hinchinbrook.qld. gov.au or contact Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600.
AGM NOTICES
Taylors Beach Progress Association Inc.
A.G.M. 11.00 AM
SATURDAY 20/06/2026
Progress Park, Taylors Beach
Stay on for a free sausage sizzle. Drinks for sale at the Bar Beer, Wine & Water.
12.00-2.00pm
All positions will become vacant at the meeting and the nominations for each position will be read out and voted on by financial members of the association. Contact Jim for more information: 0400 998 534
TENDERS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the following projects:
• HSC 26/07 - Demolition and Removal of Building Located at 7-17 Herbert Street, Ingham QLD 4850
Closing: 2.00pm, Wednesday 10 June 2026
For more information call (07) 4776 4600.
$3.45m Community Deal Signed For Tully Battery Project
Cassowary Coast Regional Council and renewable energy company
RWE have signed a $3.45 million Community Benefit Agreement for the proposed Tully Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking a major milestone for the region’s clean energy future.
The agreement will deliver long-term investment into the Tully community over a 23-year period, including the establishment of the RWE Tully Community Fund to support local initiatives and projects.
Under the agreement, the fund will provide $125,000 annually through Council’s community grants program, alongside an additional $25,000 per year to support a dedicated local trainee position responsible for administering the fund.
Funding will begin during the project’s construction phase, with priorities guided by an RWE Tully Community Benefit Group to ensure investment decisions remain community-led and tailored to local needs.
The agreement was developed collaboratively between RWE and Cassowary Coast Regional Council and informed by the project’s Social Impact Assessment.
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia
CEO Dan Belton said the agreement reflected the company’s long-term commit-
ment to the region.
“We are proud to partner with Cassowary Coast Regional Council on a Community Benefit Agreement shaped through genuine collaboration and informed by community feedback,” Mr Belton said.
“The RWE Tully Community Fund has been specifically tailored for local communities and will provide long-term support to the initiatives that matter most to local residents. This agreement, and the opening of our project office in the heart of the town, reflect our long-term commitment to Tully and surrounds. We also encourage local businesses and contractors to speak with us about the 28 work packages currently open as part of the project’s development phase.”
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood said the agreement would provide lasting benefits for the local community.
“This agreement represents an important long-term investment into the Tully community and demonstrates what can be achieved through strong collaboration between Council, industry and the community,” Cr Millwood said.
“The establishment of the RWE Tully Community Fund and support for a dedicated local trainee position will help ensure
NEW DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDING TO SUPPORT HINCHINBROOK AND CASSOWARY COAST COMMUNITIES
Additional disaster recovery funding has been announced for Queensland communities impacted by severe weather events, with regions like Hinchinbrook and the Cassowary Coast expected to benefit from new support programs targeting recovery, resilience and rebuilding efforts.
An extra $48 million through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to support long-term recovery following flooding, cyclones and severe weather events has been delivered across the state.
The funding package includes support for environmental restoration, damaged sporting and recreational facilities, vulnerable community members and primary producers recovering from recent disasters.
Among the new measures announced is a $10 million Sport and Community Recreational Assets Program to help repair and clean up impacted community sporting and recreational facilities across 22 local government areas.
A further $30 million boost to the Environmental Recovery Program will support coastline rehabilitation, catchment recov-
tangible benefits flow back into local communities for many years to come. We also welcome the opening of the Tully Project Office, which provides an accessible place for residents, local businesses and stakeholders to connect directly with the project team and stay informed as the project progresses.”
The newly opened Tully Project Office will operate as an information hub and community engagement space throughout the life of the project.
Key Far North Queensland Freight Route Returned To Pre-Disaster Function
ery and national park restoration projects.
“We stand by disaster weary communities to make sure they’re supported long after the storm has passed and floodwaters have receded,” Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said.
The package also includes funding for community wellbeing services, financial guidance and support for vulnerable residents, along with additional assistance for primary producers managing pest, weed and business recovery challenges.
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm said the funding aimed to reassure regional Queenslanders they would continue receiving support.
“Queenslanders know all too well that recovery from severe weather events can be long and complex,” Senator Chisholm said.
“Through this additional funding support, we want vulnerable Queenslanders, affected farmers and regional communities to know the Government will have your back every step of the way.”
More information on the DRFA packages and others can be found at www.qra.qld. gov.au.
Reconstruction works jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) have been completed on the Palmerston Highway, a key freight route in Far North Queensland.
Two significant landslips – one where the road sunk two metres and shifted two metres sideways – have been repaired.
The upslope sites, including one that measured 20-metres high and 75 metres at its widest point, were stabilised with more than 6500 metres of soil nails – the length of about 60 football fields – along with high tensile mesh and coir netting.
At the downslope landslip, 83 concrete piles measuring up to 19 metres were installed over 160 metres. A capping beam was built on top of the piles to secure them together. The beam will also act as a retaining wall for the road embankment. The structures used more than 1450 cubic metres of concrete.
Damaged sections of rainforest in the road corridor have also been rehabilitated.
State Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa said the completed works were a testament to the commitment of both governments to the recovery of Far North
Queensland.
“The Atherton Tablelands is the agricultural powerhouse of Far North Queensland, and the Palmerston Highway is its connection to the coast, so having this route fully restored is absolutely critical for our producers, our businesses and our communities,” Mr Chiesa said.
“This is complex, world-class engineering carried out in one of Australia’s most sensitive natural environments and tourist attractions, and the result speaks for itself.” Works under the DRFA to repair damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper on other key range roads including Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range), Gillies Range Road and Mossman – Mount Molloy Road are ongoing.
The proposed Tully BESS is expected to become the largest battery energy storage project in Far North Queensland.
RWE, community stakeholders, CCRC Councillors and Gulnay Traditional Custodians. Photo supplied
Mayor Teresa Millwood and Gulnay Traditional Owner, Clarence Kinjun at the Official BESS Project Office Opening. Photo supplied
Stabilisation works have been completed on the Palmerston Highway. Photo sourced: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Young Stars Set To Shine At Cassowary Coast Talent Quest Return
Another star-studded instalment of the much-loved Cassowary Coast Talent Quest is set to return to the region in July for its second consecutive year, once again providing a safe, inclusive and vibrant platform for young performers to showcase their talents in front of a supportive local community.
Cassowary Coast Talent Quest organiser Evette Rose said the event was first created after recognising a gap in opportunities for young creative performers within the region.
“Just as we have so many talented and skilled sports people in the region, we also have many artistic and creative performers here,” she highlighted.
Ms Rose said the Talent Quest had been fortunate to receive strong backing from local businesses and community members, whose ongoing support had helped bring the event together once again for what is expected to be another successful year.
Just last month, the Cassowary Coast Talent Quest received a generous $4,900 boost through the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Community Grants and Support Program, helping support the return of the much-loved event.
“Regional communities are bursting with
creative talents, however, there’s often a lack of funding and government support to help lift these talents up to their full potential,” explained Ms Rose.
“Just as industry, tourism and sports are important to regional communities, so too are the creative and performing Arts. The impact the Talent Quest has on our little region extends across all generations, persuasions and cultural background.
“The arts transcend everyday life and bring all people together, and [Cassowary Coast Talent Quest] reinvigorates a scene that has held space for older artists and visual arts. It energises the fire in young artists and performers and gives them the opportunity to shine.”
The 2026 Cassowary Coast Talent Quest will officially kick off this July, with auditions beginning on Saturday 25th, before the highly anticipated Grand Final lights up Tully State High School’s Multi-Purpose Court on Sunday 2nd August.
“Cassowary Coast Talent Quest 2026 promises to be bursting with rich, creative and unexpected talents from kids and teenagers eager to perform and entertain,” said Ms Rose.
“Unlike other competitions, this Talent Quest embraces all talents across all genres of showmanship. If you’ve got a perform-
TUESDAY 2 JUNE
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
BY CHELSEA RAVIZZA
ing talent that might be weird, wonderful or quirky.... we want to see it!”
More than $3,500 in cash and trophy prizes will be up for grabs across 14 official categories, including separate age divisions, four Judge’s Choice Awards and a People’s Choice Award. Ms Rose encourages young performers to step outside their comfort zones and simply give it a go, reminding participants that the event is designed to be supportive, welcoming and pressure-free.
“Our four judges are kind and compas-
sionate and remember clearly how nerve wracking it can be for your first audition,” she said.
Young performers across the Cassowary Coast aged between five and 18 years are encouraged to step into the spotlight and enter this year’s Talent Quest, with audition applications available by emailing cassowarycoasttalentquest@gmail.com.
“Give it a go... you might just walk away with a pocket full of cash but more importantly, you’ll be so proud of yourself!”
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE
Pottery Session with Justin, 10am2pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
THURSDAY 4 JUNE
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
SATURDAY 6 JUNE
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach
Mission Beach Markets, 7am-12pm, Ulysses Park, Mission Beach
The much-loved Cassowary Coast Talent Quest is returning this July. Photo source: Cassowary Coast Talent Quest
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. 8.50 Murder In The Skies: Who Downed MH17? 9.35 Compass. 10.05 If You’re Listening. 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Four Corners. 11.50 Media Watch. 12.05 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.55 Long Lost Family. 1.40 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. 11.00 Restoration Australia. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Gruen. (PG) 8.40 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) 9.25 Urzila. (M) 9.50 Bad Company. (M) 10.20 Planet America. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10 Long Lost Family. 1.00 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Gruen. 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 11.25 Urzila. 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 4.00 Frankie Drake. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia. 9.00 The Assembly. (PG) 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG) 10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Frankie Drake. (PG) 11.50 Long Lost Family. (PG) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+) 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. 11.00 Restoration Australia. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. 1.45 Bad Company. 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.35 Gardening Australia. 8.35 Shetland. (M) 9.35 Gruen. (PG) 10.10 Urzila. (M) 10.40 ABC News Late. 10.55 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) 11.45 Love Me. (M) 1.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 1.30 Shetland. (M) 2.30 MSO: 50 Years Of ABC Classic. 4.10 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG) 5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Kath & Kim. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) A working class family move to a vast country estate. 10.05 Bergerac. (M) 11.00 Rage. (MA15+)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 The Assembly. 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Back Roads. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 News. 7.30 Race Around The World. 8.30 Ground Up. 9.00 The Capture. 10.00 Death In Paradise. 11.00 The Hardacres. 12.35 Rage. 3.00 Gardening Australia. 4.00 Movin’ To The Country. 4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Hardacres. 11.30 Back Roads. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Spicks And Specks. 2.30 Brush With Fame. 2.55 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.45 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Planet America. 10.10 Todd Sampson’s Why? 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.00 Long Lost Family. 12.45 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.05 Going Places. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Living Black. 11.05 The Negotiator. 11.55 Divided We Stand. 2.40 My Unique B&B. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. 9.20 The Audacity. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Rise Of The Raven. 12.30 Golden Boy. 1.25 Classified. 3.05 My Unique B&B. 4.15 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. 8.40 Saving Yellowstone. 9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Under The Bridge. 12.10 De Gaulle. 3.05 My Unique B&B. 4.15 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.05 The Lost City Of Ramses. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. 8.30 China With Ben Fogle. 9.50 Rock Legends. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 The King. 11.45 The Typist. 12.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.55 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.05 Stories From The Cities. 3.35 Cecil: The Real Lion King. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story. 6.30 News. 7.30 MOVIE: Next Goal Wins. (2023) 9.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 10.20 Princess Anne: The Plot To Kidnap A Royal. 11.15 Snowpiercer. 1.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 2.50 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. 4.25 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 5.35 D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story. 6.30 News. 7.30 We Are Jeni. 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. 11.05 Rescuing The Nile’s Sunken Temple. 12.10 Strong Female Lead. 1.35 Entanglement. 2.45 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.25 Letters And Numbers. 4.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. H’lights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train. 9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Mother Of Chooks. 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. 1.20 Gomorrah. 2.15 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. 3.50 Railway Journeys UK. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Reno Rules. (M) 9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) 10.15 The Agenda Setters. 11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (M) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home 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 Time Is Money. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (M) 8.30 The Front Bar. (M) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (M) 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 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 Beat The Chasers UK. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M) 11.30 TBA. 12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Sinister Cover-Up. (2023) (M) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009) (M) Tom Hanks. 10.45 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021) (MA15+) 1.10 Quacks. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. Bob Charley AO Stakes Day, VRC Community Race Day and Oaks Day. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: White House Down. (2013) (M) Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal. A cop battles terrorists in the White House. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.10 Devils. (MA15+) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Border Security. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PG) 8.10 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.10 The Philpotts: A Very British Horror. (M) 10.45 24 Hours In Police Custody. (M) 11.45 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.45 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+) 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 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 Border Security: Int. 1.30 Unfiltered. 2.00 AFL: The Big Freeze @ The G. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) 9.00 The Rookie. (M) 10.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 11.00 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+) 1.00 The Outdoor Room. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 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 Shark! 1.15 Getaway. 1.45 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG) 8.30 Explore TV: Western Australia. 9.30 9News
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 1.00 Explore TV: Western Australia. 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 Events That Changed Australia. (M) 8.30 NRL Origin Story. (PG) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Infamously In Love. (2022) 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. Manly Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The Inheritance. (M)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Marry Me Pact. (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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy PostMatch. 10.30 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995) (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)
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(M) 12.00 Shopping. 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Drive TV Presents. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. 2.00 My Way. 2.15 Shark! 4.00 Tasman Trails. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Dune: Part Two. (2024) (M) 10.45 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016) (M) 1.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 2.00 The Incredible Journey. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop. 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG) 6.00 Tough Tested. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 Cannonball Run Down Under. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Intrepid Adventures. 11.30 Farm To Fork. 12.00 MasterChef Australia. 1.00 Good Food Everyday. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00
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 GolfBarons. 1.30 Fish Forever. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Cronulla Sharks v Dragons. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Shark! (PG)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.40 Savage Builds. (PG)
9.25 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
9.50 BattleBots. (PG, R)
10.35 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.20 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.40 Steven Universe.
9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. (R)
10.30 Adventure Time. (R)
11.05 The Strange Chores. (R)
11.40 Operation Ouch! (R)
7.35pm Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG, R)
8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.25 Young Sheldon. (PG, R)
8.40 Ultimate Vets. (PG)
9.05 Animal Park.
10.35 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.20 Deadly 60. (R)
12.00am Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (PG, R)
7.35pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. (R)
8.00 Be Cool, ScoobyDoo! (PG, R)
8.50 BattleBots.
9.40 MythBusters
“There’s Your Problem!”. (PG, R)
10.30 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.15 Deadly 60. (R)
11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. (R)
7.30pm Kids Baking Championship.
8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. (R)
8.55 Caper Crew. (R)
9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series.
9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R)
10.20 Abbott Elementary. (PG, R)
10.45 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.30 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
7.30pm The Inbestigators. (R)
7.45 Caper Crew.
8.10 Animal Park.
9.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG, R)
10.25 Merlin. (PG, R)
11.10 Ultimate Vets. (PG, R)
11.30 Operation Ouch! (PG, R)
12.05am Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir. (PG, R)
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 10. Men’s and women’s quarter-finals. 12.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)
1.00 Chicago Med. (M, R) 2.00 Transplant. (MA15+, R)
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 11. Men’s and women’s quarter-finals. 12.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)
1.00 Sight Unseen. (M, R)
2.00 Transplant. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 RBT. (M, R)
8.30 Emergency. (M, R)
9.30 A+E After Dark. (M, R)
10.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 12. Women’s semi-finals.
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R)
6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Tennis. French Open. Day 13. Men’s semi-finals.
12.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 13 Late. Men’s semi-finals. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
5.30pm Movie: The Overlanders. (1946) (G, R) Chips Rafferty. 7.30 To Be Advised.
11.20 Tennis. French Open. Day 14. Women’s final. 12.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 14 Late. Women’s final.
5.30pm Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. (PG, R) 8.30 Paramedics. (M, R) 9.30 Emergency. (M, R) 10.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R) 11.20 Tennis. French Open. Day 15. Men’s Final.
5.30pm Yorkshire Auction House. (R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 1. Finals.
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
Bull. (M, R)
Bull. (M, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.30 NCIS. (M, R)
10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off.
11.00 Bull. (M, R)
11.55 Bull. (M, R)
12.50 Home Shopping. (R)
1.20 Home Shopping. (R)
1.50 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+)
9.25 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R) 10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
June
6.00pm Alone Finland. 6.50 Jeopardy! (R) 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.40 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (M) 10.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 4. 12.50 The Swiping Game. (M, R) 1.10 Curious Australia. (M, R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
5.50pm Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! (R)
7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R)
8.30 Movie: Darkness Of Man. (2024) Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kristanna Loken.
10.30 Travel Man. (PG, R)
11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 5.
2.00 Under The Banner Of Heaven. (M, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (M, R) 10.00 The Cheap Seats. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.50pm Alone Finland. 6.40 Jeopardy! (R) 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (M) 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (PG, R)
11.00 Travel Man. (R)
11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 6.
6.00pm Friends. (PG, R)
6.30 Friends. (PG, R)
8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
10.00 Becker. (PG, R)
10.30 Frasier. (PG, R)
11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R)
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 8.30 NCIS. (M, R) 9.25 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 JAG. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R)
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.05pm Over The Black Dot. (R) 6.35 Jeopardy! (R) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.25 The UnXplained With William Shatner. (PG)
9.15 Porn, Power, Profit. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 7. 1.35 Planet A. (PG, R)
5.45pm Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.45 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (M) 8.30 Movie: Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979) (M, R) 10.15 Dinosaur.
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: The Italian Job. (2003) (M, R) Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron.
9.45 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
10.45 JAG. (PG, R)
11.45 Bull. (M, R)
12.45 Home Shopping. (R)
1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.45pm The Frontier. (PG, R)
6.40 Abandoned Engineering. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975) (PG, R) Graham Chapman. 10.10 Dinosaur. 11.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 9. 1.50 Under The Banner Of Heaven. (M, R)
8.45 Four Weddings And A Funeral. (M) 10.45 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 12.45 Explore. (R)
Students Explore Future Pathways At Gilroy Careers Evening
Students, families and local businesses came together at Gilroy Santa Maria College’s Careers Evening, creating an opportunity for young people to explore the many pathways available to them beyond the classroom.
Held at the Catherine McAuley Centre on Thursday, 28th May, the event welcomed Year 10 to 12 students from across the wider Hinchinbrook community, alongside parents, carers, industry representatives and education providers.
A diverse range of local businesses, services, training organisations and further education providers hosted displays and spoke directly with students about potential career options, study pathways and employment opportunities. Students had the opportunity to speak directly with the representatives and listen to an informed panel to gain valuable insights into career pathways, training opportunities and future employment options. The event highlighted the strong partnership between local industry and education, helping students make informed decisions as they begin planning for life after school.
Parkrun Results 30th
May 2026
Palm Creek #127 – 36 participants
RUNNING
Fastest time: Julian Lee (18:43)
Final finisher: Julie Mac Pherson (56:22)
PBs: 5 | First timers: 7
Volunteers: Bridgette Duffy, Sandra Coco, Donna Panzenbock, Paula Rand, Julie Mac Pherson, V Velton
Cardwell #388 – 16 participants
Fastest time: Jake Ball (20:08)
Final finisher: Anita Davina (48:58)
First timers: 2
Volunteers: Kellie Ball, Eva Garde, Jan Ferguson, David Clarke, Anita Davina, Jake Ball, Kerry Snell
Photo sourced from the Palm Creek Parkrun facebook page
Ingham Ladies Bowls
On Thursday, 28th May, Norma Evans was crowned the winner of the 2026 Championship Singles title.
BOWLS
In other news from the Ingham Bowls Club, 48 players took to the green on Saturday, 24th May to celebrate a belated Mother’s Day gathering honouring mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and mums of furry friends.
The men put on a delicious barbecue lunch and sweets following play, helping make the day a wonderful social occasion for all involved.
It was also fantastic to welcome players from Balgal Beach Bowls Club to join in the celebrations.
Norma Evans, the 2026 Championship Singles title winner. Photo supplied.
Celebrating a belated and cheerful Mother’s Day. Photo credit: Jennifer
Photo credit: Victoria Velton
Wilmar Graduate booth: Daniel Shipard, Wes Seri, Derrick Neitz Australian Defence Force booth: Justin Parker, Guy Watton Queensland Police booth: Chris Follett, Michelle Jardine
Queensland Ambulance booth: Kyle Stewart, Damien Jardine James Cook University Booth: Grace Arthur, Darcy McKenny Ergon Energy booth and vehicle: Eric Musmarra, James Capstick, Eryn Stewart
Tropical Vets booth: Lauren Dagley, Ebony Duncan
Queensland Fire Department booth: Jamie Lessells, Dale Goodfellow
Canegrowers booth: Nikola Spampinato, Frank Scardamaglia, Paul Marbelli
Taylors Beach Fishing Tournament 2026 Reels In Big Winners
The 2026 Taylors Beach Fishing Tournament attracted 284 anglers across the weekend, including an impressive 97 junior competitors and 37 family teams, highlighting the event’s strong family focus and popularity with some outside the region travelling to participate.
A major attraction of the tournament was the $1,650 Garmin lucky door prize giveaway. The Friday prize was won by Kartia Hankin, Saturday’s prize went to Aimee Young, and Josh Lannen took home the Sunday draw.
Competition was strong across a range of fishing categories with the winners:
Family Bag Total Length: Hillier Family (901cm)
Individual Bag Total Length: Evie Cavanagh (904cm)
Jack Length: Jenna Juides (45.5cm)
Grunter Length: Evie Cavanagh (53.5cm)
Barra Length: Jason Smith (65cm)
Whiting Length: Emma Clarke (36cm)
Trevally Length: Shaun Cavanagh (63.5cm)
Bream Length: Jack Kenny (36.5cm)
Flathead Length: Claudia Jefferies (69cm)
Crab Weight: Jack Kenny (1,226g)
The tournament’s largest category was Bream Length, with 97 fish submitted. Tournament organisers thanked all anglers, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who helped make the event another successful weekend on the water.
Timely Reminder For Boaties
With the busy dry season upon us, the number of locals and visitors heading out to sea for sightseeing or fishing will rapidly increase. Boaties need to be aware that exiting the Enterprise Channel from the Dungeness boat ramp means crossing the sandbar both going out and returning.
Currently there is no channel through the sandbar.
The general rule of thumb is that whatever the tide chart says at any given time, there is only half of that depth of water on the sandbar. Boaties need to ensure that they are tide aware, and plan their trip to leave and return when there is plenty of water below the bottom of their hull.
(Contributed with thanks to Steve Whipps, Commander, Lucinda Coast Guard.)
An aerial view of the sandbar. Photo credit: Jug Winston & Coast Guard Ingham QF14
Special thanks were extended to Shadeview, Garmin, Air Cool Industries, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Tyrepower Ingham, Anaconda, J&B Marine, Global Signs, Bisson’s, TT Coatings, Ingham Toyota, Logilytics, Seabourne Electronics, Timrith, Tackle World, McDonald’s, Elders Insurance Ingham, MAMS Group, Townsville Marine, Ray White Ingham, Guido’s Panel & Paint, Mick’s Bread Kitchen, Wayne Forden, Hinchinbrook Bus Service, Cosca, Advanced Aqua Blasting, Felix Reitano, Rupps, NQ Garages & Sheds, Hinchinbrook Community Pharmacy, Lahtinen Electrical, Mario Leonardi, John White Crash Repairs, Duffy’s Auto Electrical, Ingham Agencies, Firmi, BCF, Repco, Coles, Tropixx Motel, Mitre 10 Ingham Manufacturers, Cantatore’s Pharmacy, Devietti Motors, Russo & Vella, TDC, Taylors Beach Holiday Park, Lower Herbert Blue Light, Ingham Irrigation, Herbert Valley Motel, Performance Physio, Ingham Motorcycles & Mowers, Mitre 10 Canegrowers, Dametto Farming, Lower Herbert Lions Club and Crab N Gear for their generous sponsorship and donations supporting the tournament.
