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Hi Everyone,
Almost six years ago we ventured into the world of weekly news. We started our first paper, Mackay and Whitsunday Life, following the announcement that 14 regional newspapers in Queensland were closing their doors overnight.
azines and, despite having no direct newsroom experience, decided to plunge all our industry knowledge into bringing back the community’s voice in print through free weekly newspapers.
A year later, I was at the 2024 Queensland Country Press Awards (QCPA) when I received a phone call from Mayor Ramon Jayo who asked us to do the same for your community.
At the time, we were a well-established independent publishing house producing two bi-monthly magazines, a travel publication called Tripping Magazine and a lifestyle magazine called Core Life. Both continue to thrive to this day.
For almost 10 years, we had been producing these high-quality glossy mag-
Those first few months were a roller coaster where we learnt big lessons quickly, adjusted from an 8-week deadline cycle to weekly, and ran the newspaper with a team of just four.
Within a year we found our stride. Within two years we were approached by the Economic Committee of the Burdekin and asked to start a newspaper in their community. This newspaper also continues to run successfully today.
I remember my eyes instantly glossed over with tears. I felt so honoured to be asked once again, to bring a newspaper back to a community that needed one.
After a bumpy start, with a once in a generation flood event occurring 10 short weeks after we launched the paper, Hinchinbrook Life planted its feet firmly on dry land and has been thriving ever since.
It was with great pride, that two of our Hinchinbrook Life team attended the QCPA Awards with me on the weekend.
From humble beginnings we have now grown into a team of almost 20, producing four newspapers a week.
Thank you for all the support you have given us over the past 18 months, we look forward to serving the community for many more years to come.
Life Publishing Group Brings Home 3 Gold And 3 Silver State Awards
he team at Life Publishing Group are celebrating this week following one of their most successful years at the Queensland Country Press Awards which were held in the Sunshine Coast over the weekend.
Jacob Casha, journalist with Burdekin Life Newspaper, was announced as Best Young Journalist of the year and also received a silver for Best Single Story by an Individual Journalist.
Meanwhile, Chelsea Ravizza, who writes across all Life Publishing Group papers, including this one, received a silver in the Best Young Journalist of the Year category.
“Young journalists are the lifeblood of regional journalism,” said Life Publishing Group Editor in Chief Rachael Smith.
“Our journalists learn the ropes fast, attending community events, forming connections and networks, writing and reporting on every aspect of news from sports to events –it is a big job that sets the tone for a dynamic career.
“To think that two members of our team took out the two top spots in this category is incredibly humbling – and an example of the calibre of writing all our journalists are striving towards.
“This was capped off by Jacob receiving a silver award for
Best Single Story — it’s fantastic to see him recognised in his first year alongside seasoned journalists who have spent years refining their craft.”
In addition to the editorial awards, Life Publishing Group won three advertising awards.
A highlight was receiving gold for Best Print Community Advertising Promotion for the Life Publishing Group Enchanted Garden Charity Event which raised an impressive $56,000 for seven regional charities.
A second gold was awarded for Best Locally Produced Print Advertisement of the year and was followed by silver for Best Locally Produced Advertising Campaign of the year.
“It makes life easy when you know you have a great team to back you up,” said Hinchinbrook Life Sales Manager Sherie Hensler Adams.
“At Life Publishing Group, our incredible creative team designs each ad from scratch, working closely with our clients to bring out the best in their business.
“We truly care about every client, and you can see this clearly in the love that goes into the design of all the ads and all the pages in every paper.”
There are more than 60 independent news media publishers registered with Queensland Country Press Association.
“In 2024 we were thrilled to bring home Best Free Newspaper in Queensland for our sister publication Mackay and Whitsunday Life,” shared Rachael Smith.
“This was a huge honour, and one we are looking forward to achieving again as we grow our other publications, especially here in Hinchinbrook.
“2026 represents a year where we have solidified our presence within the newspaper community and are seen as high achievers among our peers – this is something I am truly proud of.
“Everyone in the team has contributed to the success behind all these awards and they are a result of us all striving for excellence in everything we do.”
Man Killed In Shark Attack Near Tully
Tragedy struck at the heart of a spear fishing expedition over the weekend when a 39-year-old man was attacked by what was believed to be a Bull Shark.
The incident occurred off the coast of Tully at Kennedy Shoal, about 30 kilometres from the Hull River Boat Ramp on Sunday 24th May.
The police were alerted at 11.50am with news that a boat containing four individuals, one in a critical condition, was returning to shore.
Nine News reported that the man had been in the water with one other person when the attack took place.
He was brought back onto the vessel, but despite desperate attempts to keep him alive, he died as the result of a critical head in-
jury.
Reports indicate that the area had been ‘swarming’ with Bull Sharks earlier that day, and many believe it was a Bull Shark that attacked.
This is the second fatal shark attack in Australia in the past two weeks, following an incident in Western Australia several days ago.
Our thoughts are with the family as this sad time.
Journalist Jacob Casha was awarded Best Young Journalist of the year at the Queensland Country Press Awards
SUPPORT SECURED TO HELP PRESERVE ICONIC GAIRLOCH BRIDGE
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has welcomed the joint announcement by the State and Federal Governments to support disaster-impacted, heritage-listed landmarks across North and Far North Queensland, recognising the importance of preserving places that hold deep meaning for regional communities.
The inclusion of the Gairloch Bridge Conservation Project highlights the significance of this much-loved local landmark, which remains an important part of Hinchinbrook’s history and identity.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said Gairloch Bridge holds a special place in both Queensland’s history and the hearts of the local community.
“Gairloch Bridge is a landmark of both local and state heritage significance. Built
between 1890 and 1891, it is the oldest composite concrete and steel bridge in Queensland and has served the region for more than a century,” Mayor Jayo said.
“For many in our community, this bridge is more than infrastructure, it represents our shared history, memories and connection to place.”
The project has been allocated $47,000 under the 2024–25 Environmental Recovery Package: Heritage Disaster Recovery Grants program. This funding will support initial assessment and planning following damage sustained during the February 2025 flood event.
The funding will deliver a Conservation Management Plan, prepared by a qualified Heritage Architect, along with a detailed structural inspection. These will help Council understand the current condition
of the bridge, identify any urgent works, and outline a practical, staged approach to its future conservation.
This project is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Commonwealth–state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) in association with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
“This funding is an important first step in ensuring we can properly assess the damage and plan for the preservation of this iconic structure,” Mayor Jayo said.
Following the 2025 flood event, Gairloch Bridge sustained structural damage and has been closed to all access, including pedestrians, to ensure public safety.
The bridge was previously closed to vehicular traffic in 2014 due to safety concerns;
however, the latest damage means continued access is no longer viable.
As a State Heritage-listed structure, any future works must meet strict heritage requirements, making recovery and restoration complex.
“Restoring heritage infrastructure like Gairloch Bridge takes time and careful planning. This funding allows us to start that process properly. We thank the Australian and Queensland Governments for recognising the importance of sites like Gairloch Bridge and supporting their recovery.”
This local heritage structure holds much history in its struts and supports. Many a foot has crossed it and a few lives were tragically lost. Read the Gairloch Bridge history of local tales at www.hinchinbrooklife.com/ article/the-gairloch-bridge
The Gairloch Bridge sustained damage during the 2025 February Weather Event. Photo suppled The Gairloch Bridge Gairloch, ca.1904. John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Neg 42625. Photo supplied
Ingham & Halifax Groups Celebrated at SES Achievement Awards
Ingham and Halifax SES groups were awarded Regional Operational Response of the Year at the Northern Region SES Awards last week, in recognition of their extraordinary resilience, teamwork and dedication during the 2025 Floods. On top of this, Local Controller Dan Cordner was awarded the Regional Member of the Year for his outstanding contribution.
Mayor Ramon Jayo has congratulated and thanked the volunteers for their dedication and hard work.
“These are everyday people with families, jobs and responsibilities, who make the conscious decision to step away from their own lives when disaster strikes and put our community first. That commitment deserves our deepest respect,” Mayor Jayo said.
“Your efforts do not go unnoticed and our communities are stronger because of you.”
SES Chief Officer Mark Armstrong said the awards offered an opportunity to recognise the ongoing dedication, professionalism and service embodied by the state’s volunteers during challenging conditions.
“For over 50 years SES members have supported regional and rural communities to prepare for and recover from emergency situations,” Chief Officer Armstrong said.
“Across Queensland, our 5,000 volunteers selflessly answer the call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year when Queenslanders need them most.”
SES Regional Director Northern Region, Daryl Camp ESM said the award recipients had each demonstrated a remarkable commitment to deliver crucial services to North and North West Queensland communities within the last year.
“When record breaking flood conditions hit North and North West Queensland in February 2025, our volunteers were immediately on the ground to sandbag, provide temporary repairs, assist with rescues and provide
emergency operations support,” Mr Camp said.
“They also answered the call earlier this month to support communities from Townsville to Mackay facing flooding as a result of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.
“We are proud of every single one of our
volunteers and are thrilled to recognise the particularly exceptional efforts of nine of our members who performed work beyond what is normally expected.
“We are privileged to have them as part of the SES and are proud to acknowledge them at tonight’s awards.”
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Better Roads and Transport
A Word From Wayde Wayde Chiesa MP, Member for Hinchinbrook
Investing in Our Roads, Supporting Industry and Strengthening Our Community
As your elected State Member, I’m pleased to share that important asphalt pavement maintenance works are underway on the Bruce Highway between Scovazzi’s Road and Larsen’s Road. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to improving road safety and ensuring Queenslanders can travel on well-maintained, reliable infrastructure. By undertaking these works, we are addressing wear and tear while enhancing driving conditions for the many commuters, freight operators and families who rely on this critical transport corridor each and every day.
Further to this, motorists are advised of temporary traffic changes on the Bruce Highway near Ollera Creek from 26 May to 17 July, between 6am and 6pm, to allow for essential geotechnical investigation works. These investigations are a key step in planning future improvements and maintaining the long-term resilience of our road network. I encourage everyone travelling through the area to plan ahead, follow signage, and take extra care.
Road safety remains a top priority, and while I understand roadworks can at times be inconvenient, they are vital to delivering safer and more efficient roads for our community. I urge all motorists travelling through work zones to drive carefully, follow traffic directions, and allow extra travel time where possible. Your patience and cooperation play an important role in keeping both road workers and fellow drivers safe.
Strong infrastructure like this not only improves safety, it also supports the success of our key local industries. In that context, I recently had the incredible opportunity to tour the Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal with Sugar Terminals Limited, gaining a firsthand look at one of North Queensland’s most significant export operations.
It is remarkable to think that a simple stick of cane planted right here in our district can be grown, harvested, and transported from local fields to international markets, where it is used in a wide range of products and industries around the world. This journey highlights not only the strength of our local agricultural sector,
but also the critical role our transport networks play in connecting producers to global markets. I extend my sincere thanks to the team at the terminal for taking the time to show us through and share their knowledge.
At the same time, it is equally important that we preserve the heritage that defines our region. It is great to see funding allocated under the North and Far North Tropical Low Heritage Disaster Recovery Grant toward Ingham’s Gairloch Bridge Conservation Project. This iconic local landmark holds cherished memories for so many and has long served as a vital connection point within our community. The Crisafulli Government is proud to support the preservation of heritage-listed places and the landmarks that tell the story of our region.
Looking ahead, I also encourage community members and stakeholders to stay informed and have their say on broader policy matters affecting Queensland. The Queensland Productivity Commission has been tasked with undertaking a public inquiry into the impacts of the Australian Government’s 2025 reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
This inquiry will examine how these changes affect Queensland in practice, including regulatory and economic impacts, implementation risks, and operational arrangements. Importantly, it will also consider opportunities to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while improving efficiency; an issue that matters greatly to our industries, regional communities, and future development.
The Commission will shortly release a call for submissions, and I encourage interested individuals, businesses and organisations to take part in the process. You can also contact the Commission directly at enquiry@qpc.qld.gov.au to contribute or learn more.
By continuing to invest in our roads, support our industries, preserve our heritage, and engage in important policy discussions, we are building a stronger, more resilient future for Hinchinbrook and all Queenslanders.
Read the full story online at hinchinbrooklife.com
Chamber
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BY MARY BROWN, PRESIDENT OF HINCHINBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM
Navigating The Ever-Changing World Of Business Chamber is receiving feedback from many business owners that there has been a noticeable decline on consumer confidence in recent months and the broader uncertainty is creating an environment of caution and restraint.
The ongoing hostilities around the world are adding to the impacts being felt in households across the nation where heightened cost of living pressures, interest rate rises and more recently taxation changes announced in the Federal budget are giving rise to increased apprehension.
In addition to these impacts, at a local level for those involved in the agricultural sector, the continuing low world sugar price will affect the wider local community, as the broader economic outlook is directly related to the sugar industry.
For many in business, including staff and contractors, this is a very challenging and concerning time as they navigate the pathway to remain sustainable. At recent Chamber meetings and events, we have encouraged open and frank discussion regarding
the challenges but also explored the opportunities to expand market audience and review whole of business operations that may enable more streamlined operations.
Because of the diversity of local business types and client-base, there is not one simple solution, rather a tailored approach that aligns with the operations of each business. Some owners are reviewing the impact of changing staffing availability to amend trading hours, some are reviewing marketing strategies, and others are reviewing stock levels or refining the service delivery options.
Regardless of the decisions that each owner may take, the one constant theme that emerges particularly during challenging times in the economy, is how essential it is for every business owner to be constantly reviewing and assessing how things are travelling.
Owning a business can be very rewarding and sometimes very stressful or isolating. Chamber strives to inform and support its membership and encourages anyone in the business community who be feeling the strain, to please reach out, connect with your support network and seek help to navigate the journey.
HIDDEN HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES POSE FIRE RISK IF INCORRECTLY DISPOSED
HIDDEN HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES POSE FIRE RISK IF INCORRECTLY DISPOSED
Many of the items we use every day — from electric toothbrushes to toys that still light up — have batteries hidden inside them. Hinchinbrook Shire Council is reminding residents that these embedded batteries should never go in household bins, as they can spark fires when damaged or crushed. These batteries are commonly found in items such as vapes, cordless vacuums, electric toothbrushes, smart watches,
Many of the items we use every day — from electric toothbrushes to toys that still light up — have batteries hidden inside them. Hinchinbrook Shire Council is reminding residents that these embedded batteries should never go in household bins, as they can spark fires when damaged or crushed. These batteries are commonly found in items such as vapes, cordless vacuums, electric toothbrushes, smart watches,
children’s light up toys and portable charging devices. When placed in household waste or recycling bins, embedded batteries can be crushed, punctured or overheated, increasing the risk of fires during collection, transport or processing. Fires caused by batteries can lead to injuries, damage to waste infrastructure and environmental harm. To help reduce these risks, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in partnership with
children’s light up toys and portable charging devices. When placed in household waste or recycling bins, embedded batteries can be crushed, punctured or overheated, increasing the risk of fires during collection, transport or processing. Fires caused by batteries can lead to injuries, damage to waste infrastructure and environmental harm. To help reduce these risks, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in partnership with
the North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NQROC), is offering free household battery collection points for eligible devices. Residents can safely dispose of embedded battery devices at the following drop off locations:
the North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NQROC), is offering free household battery collection points for eligible devices. Residents can safely dispose of embedded battery devices at the following drop off locations:
• Halifax Resource Recovery Centre, Rifle Range Road, Halifax
• Halifax Resource Recovery Centre, Rifle Range Road, Halifax
NEW CITIZENS WELCOMED AT HINCHINBROOK CEREMONY
• Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre, 45 Bosworths Road, Blackrock
• Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre, 45 Bosworths Road, Blackrock
The service is available until 15 November 2026, and residents are reminded not to attempt to remove batteries from devices before drop off. Visit https://www.hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-roads/ waste-and-recycling/householdembedded-battery-collection/ to learn more.
The service is available until 15 November 2026, and residents are reminded not to attempt to remove batteries from devices before drop off. Visit https://www.hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-roads/ waste-and-recycling/householdembedded-battery-collection/ to learn more.
NEW CITIZENS WELCOMED AT HINCHINBROOK CEREMONY
Hinchinbrook proudly welcomed a group of new Australian citizens at a special citizenship ceremony held at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre last week. The ceremony marked an important milestone for 11 individuals who have officially
Hinchinbrook proudly welcomed a group of new Australian citizens at a special citizenship ceremony held at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre last week. The ceremony marked an important milestone for 11 individuals who have officially pledged their commitment to Australia and its values, joining the national community and the Hinchinbrook region. Those welcomed as Australia’s newest citizens included Kelvin and Teressa Bettridge, Warren Girven, Lynette
pledged their commitment to Australia and its values, joining the national community and the Hinchinbrook region. Those welcomed as Australia’s newest citizens included Kelvin and Teressa Bettridge, Warren Girven, Lynette
Lesko, Murray Slevin and Margaret Steine, all from New Zealand; Glessie Facelli, Marjorie Pitson and Jimille Osborne from the Philippines; Sunanta Smith and Passarawan Markmit from Thailand; and Carter Bates from Indonesia.
Lesko, Murray Slevin and Margaret Steine, all from New Zealand; Glessie Facelli, Marjorie Pitson and Jimille Osborne from the Philippines; Sunanta Smith and Passarawan Markmit from Thailand; and Carter Bates from Indonesia.
LIMINAL SHIFT OPENS AT GALLERY THIS 29 MAY
LIMINAL SHIFT OPENS AT GALLERY THIS 29 MAY
Hinchinbrook Shire Council will present Liminal Shift, a group exhibition by Ingham Art Action, at TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council will present Liminal Shift, a group exhibition by Ingham Art Action, at TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
Hosted at Council’s premier gallery space, the exhibition explores moments of transition across diverse subjects, media and techniques.
Liminal Shift invites viewers into the spaces where change unfolds, capturing quiet thresholds between one state and the next.
Hosted at Council’s premier gallery space, the exhibition explores moments of transition across diverse subjects, media and techniques. Liminal Shift invites viewers into the spaces where change unfolds, capturing quiet thresholds between one state and the next.
Works range from shifting light and evolving landscapes to reflections on memory, where past and present merge.
Works range from shifting light and evolving landscapes to reflections on memory, where past and present merge.
Ingham Art Action is a local artist collective that fosters a safe and supportive environment for creativity, empowering artists within the region.
Ingham Art Action is a local artist collective that fosters a safe and supportive environment for creativity, empowering artists within the region.
Audiences are invited to attend the exhibition opening night and experience this dynamic and thought-provoking showcase at TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
Audiences are invited to attend the exhibition opening night and experience this dynamic and thought-provoking showcase at TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
Gallery visitors can explore the exhibition during opening night, with canapes and a cash bar available.
Gallery visitors can explore the exhibition during opening night, with canapes and a cash bar available.
The exhibition opening night is free to attend however bookings are essential.
The exhibition opening night is free to attend however bookings are essential.
Join us on Friday 29 May 2026 at 6.00pm at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery for a free event with canapés and a cash bar.
Join us on Friday 29 May 2026 at 6.00pm at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery for a free event with canapés and a cash bar.
Tickets are available at www. hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Tickets are available at www. hinchinbrooktickets.com.au
Minute With The Mayor Mayor Ramon Jayo
Community resilience and volunteer dedication were recognised in Townsville on Friday night at the Northern Region SES Awards, with the Ingham and Halifax SES Groups awarded the Regional Operational Response of the Year for their response during the 2025 floods.
The award acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of volunteers who responded to more than 800 tasks under extreme conditions, including widespread power outages and limited communications, while continuing to support and protect their communities throughout a prolonged disaster event.
This recognition reflects the operational capability, teamwork and commitment demonstrated by local SES volunteers during one of the region’s most significant emergency responses.
Local Controller Dan Cordner was also awarded Regional Member of the Year for his outstanding leadership, dedication and contribution to strengthening operational capability within the Unit.
Dan’s calm, hands-on approach and commitment to supporting both volunteers and the wider community exemplifies
A“Big Year” Fits in One Shire
the values of the State Emergency Service and the important role SES members play across the region.
These awards are not simply individual achievements. They represent the collective efforts of SES volunteers and staff across the Northern Region who consistently step forward during emergencies, often in difficult and demanding circumstances, to assist their communities.
These are everyday people with families, jobs and responsibilities, who make the conscious decision to step away from their own lives when disaster strikes and put our community first. That commitment deserves our deepest respect.
The work undertaken by SES volunteers during disaster events comes at significant personal sacrifice, requiring long hours, resilience and an unwavering commitment to public safety and community support.
Congratulations to all award recipients and nominees, and thank you to every SES volunteer and staff member across the region for your continued service and dedication to the community.
Your efforts do not go unnoticed and our communities are stronger because of you.
Think you need months of travel for a serious bird list? Think again. Across wetlands, rainforest, coastline and islands, 380+ bird species have been recorded in the Hinchinbrook region. That’s a “big year” tucked neatly into one shire.
Early mornings and late afternoons are prime time, with September to December often boosting wetland numbers. Mix a TYTO dawn patrol, coastal terns, channel raptors and a Paluma rainforest search and you’ve got a full-card day.
Log your sightings on eBird and watch your map fill in — smugness optional but likely. Then celebrate the only proper way: espresso, pastries and a victory snack from town. Birding here isn’t niche. It’s normal. And addictive. Start your list: hinchinbrookway.com.au
Councillor Column
Councillor Andrew Carr
Hello Hinchinbrook, I would like to share an update regarding developments with the DETSI Environmental Disaster Recovery Unit, which is currently developing the Catchment Rehabilitation Program for the 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low (NFNTL) severe weather event (29 January – 28 February 2025).
The DRFA North and Far North Tropical Low Environmental Recovery Program (NFNTL ERP) forms part of an exceptional circumstances package jointly agreed to and funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under Category D of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This program is designed to support recovery following this significant disaster event.
Funding will be prioritised for projects that adopt a whole-of-system approach to catchment rehabilitation, demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement, and foster collaborative partnerships.
DRFA funding for the NFNTL ERP was approved by the Prime Minister on 16 July 2025. Any work undertaken prior to this date is not eligible under DRFA funding arrangements.
The program aims to:
• Support recovery, improve environmental condition, and build resilience across impacted areas
• Protect catchments and associated ecological processes
• Ensure recovery actions do not create further environmental risks
• Prioritise locally led initiatives where possible
• Safeguard environmental assets for current and future generations
Funding outcomes will support a strong,
locally led approach to catchment rehabilitation, focused on improving the condition and resilience of impacted environments and ecological systems.
Eligible activities must:
• Be delivered within an eligible LGA (including Hinchinbrook Shire)
• Target freshwater, estuarine, or marine environments impacted by the event
• Directly relate to the NFNTL severe weather event (29 January – 28 February 2025)
• Be completed by 30 June 2028
Eligible activities may include:
• Erosion recovery works (bank stabilisation, revegetation, seeding)
• Exclusion fencing and off-stream watering points
• In-stream habitat restoration
• Weed and pest control in riverine and floodplain areas
• Biodiversity conservation for locally significant or threatened species
• Debris removal associated with catchment rehabilitation
• Cultural guidance and engagement in recovery activities
Eligible applicants include River Improvement Trusts constituted under the River Improvement Trust Act 1940.
The Herbert River Improvement Trust (HRIT) has currently identified more than 64 sites, with an estimated value of approximately $8.6 million. These sites have been inspected and costed, and many will be submitted for consideration under the DETSI Catchment Rehabilitation Program.
Once again, it is great to pick up a copy of Hinchinbrook Life and read about the events, initiatives and developments across our Shire.
DATE: MAY 29 – 30, 2026 TIME: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
10 Community News
End Of An Era, But Not The Journey
Afresh chapter in local travel has begun, with Mercedes Travel – Helloworld officially acquiring Ingham Travel on Lannercost Street. The store will operate under the leadership of respected local travel expert Lea Vincenzi, who brings 14 years of industry experience and a deep commitment to personalised service.
Mercedes Travel – Helloworld introduces renewed energy, modern travel solutions, and a passion for creating unforgettable holidays, cruises, and touring experiences for the Ingham and wider Hinchinbrook community.
Driving the expansion is Mercedes Gonzalez, an industry leader with more than 40 years of experience, based in Cairns and proud of her early ties to Ingham. Mercedes is confident the refreshed brand will turn travel dreams into reality, backed by Lea’s exceptional customer service and extensive knowledge, regarded as some of the best in the business.
Drop by the Ingham Travel Office between 10am & 2pm from Monday to Friday, or reach out to Lea at Lea@mercedestravel.com. au or call 04 1761 3772.
Meet Wynnie
Wynnie found herself in a spot of bother when she and her five kittens were struggling to survive on their own. Thankfully, she was one of the lucky ones. A kind-hearted person took this little family in, making sure they were safe, fed, and cared.
Wynnie may need a little time to settle into a new environment and learn that she is finally safe, but with patience and love, she will blossom into a devoted companion.
After everything she’s been through, Wynnie is ready for a life where she will never have to worry about going hungry or being let down again. All she asks for is a family who will love her unconditionally for the rest of her life.
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Sex: Female
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DOB: 01/04/2025
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First Nations Traineeship Opens Pathways To Careers Caring For Country In Hinchinbrook
Anew First Nations traineeship role created through Greening Australia’s Palm Creek Restoration Project is helping open doors to careers caring for Country in the Hinchinbrook region.
Girramay, Kalkadoon, Nywaigi and Gia man Radayne Spina has been appointed to the role, which is the first identified position created through the partnership between Greening Australia, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, local Nywaigi and Girramay Elders, and regional partners.
The traineeship, funded through the Caterpillar Foundation, will see Mr Spina complete a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management with Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Biosecurity Team while gaining hands-on field experience.
Mr Spina said his passion for environmental work began while growing up around his father’s work as a ranger with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
“Growing up with my Father working at QPWS I always enjoyed being outside in the natural environment and learning about it and would like see the environment healthy for generations to come,” he said.
“This traineeship is helping me build skills and experience, learning from Council staff, Elders, and mentors at Greening Australia. I’m grateful for the support through the Palm Creek project and I’m excited to use what I’m learning to care for Country.”
As part of the traineeship, Mr Spina is learning revegetation and nursery procedures, weed management and digital mapping, while also completing TAFE studies including safe chainsaw operation.
“It’s good to learn from people who have
experience within environmental fields and for them to pass their knowledge onto me,” he said.
Mr Spina said he also hoped to gain rural firefighting qualifications in the future to explore cultural burning and further career opportunities in the environmental sector.
“As people are part of the environment I believe that if we take care of the land it will take care of us,” he said.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Mary-Anne Uren said the identified position had been shaped through consultation with local Elders to ensure it was culturally informed and community-led.
“This is an incredible opportunity provided through Greening Australia and the Caterpillar Foundation, and we want to thank the local Nywaigi and Girramay Elders who have chatted with us about this identified position to ensure it is culturally informed and community-led,” Ms Uren said.
Greening Australia project lead Sharon Marks said the role was already creating positive outcomes within the community.
“Radayne is a great fit for this position and is already getting plenty of field experience. Sometimes opening doors for one person can have a ripple effect for a whole community,” Ms Marks said.
Since 2022, the Palm Creek Restoration Project has worked alongside Traditional Owners, council and regional partners to restore habitat, improve water quality and support First Nations-led environmental outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
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Radayne Spina has begun a First Nations traineeship with Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Biosecurity Team through Greening Australia’s Palm Creek Restoration Project. Photo supplied.
Government Secures Additional Fertiliser Shipments For Australian Farmers
The Albanese Labor Government has secured approximately 90,000 tonnes of agricultural grade urea to support Australian farmers and help maintain the nation’s food supply chain amid ongoing global uncertainty.
The additional fertiliser shipments were secured through Export Finance Australia in partnership with CSBP and Incitec Pivot and mark the first shipments obtained under the Government’s new Strategic Reserve powers.
The move forms part of broader efforts to help Australia’s agriculture sector manage the impacts of conflict in the Middle East, with more shipments expected in the coming weeks.
The new supply builds on the 250,000 tonnes of fertiliser previously secured with Indonesia through PT Pupuk in partnership with Incitec Pivot.
The Government said the extra fertiliser would provide greater certainty for farmers as they make planting and growing decisions while supporting both domestic food production and export supply chains.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Government was focused on supporting Australian farmers during a period of global disruption.
“We’re backing Australian farmers and producers during this time of global uncertainty,” Mr Albanese said.
“We know how critical fertiliser is for the sector, which is why we’re securing important additional shipments like this.”
Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell said the Government was providing practical support to farming communities facing supply challenges.
“This is another example of the Government providing practical and timely assistance to Australian farmers at a time of intense global supply disruptions,” Senator Farrell said.
“Our hard-working farming communities can be assured that we will leave no stone unturned to help secure the inputs needed to keep them moving and produce the best food and fibre in the world.”
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Julie Collins said securing fertiliser supplies was essential for food security.
“Underwriting additional shipments of fertiliser is about ensuring our farmers can continue producing the food we all love and rely on,” Minister Collins said.
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“This is positive news for our farmers and means they can continue planting with confidence during this current season and know that additional supply is on the way for the future. Having access to critical inputs like fertiliser underpins the food security of Australia and the countries we export to, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, which is why we’ve been working
day and night with industry to get fertiliser to our farmers.”
The Government has also announced a $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility to support supply and storage, alongside measures to streamline fertiliser imports and strengthen food security partnerships internationally.
So far, the Albanese Government says it has secured more than 450 million litres of additional diesel and 100 million litres of additional aviation fuel under new financing arrangements.
Australian farmers are set to benefit from an additional 90,000 tonnes of fertiliser secured by the Government to support food production and supply chains. Photo source: Shutterstock
VIRTUAL FENCING TRIAL EXPLORES FUTURE OF ADAPTIVE GRAZING
New technology is helping reshape the future of grazing management in North Queensland, with a long-term virtual fencing trial exploring how producers can manage cattle and pasture with greater precision.
NQ Dry Tropics is partnering with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries on the Long Term Virtual Fencing Trial, which is investigating how electronic neckbands can support more responsive and adaptive grazing systems.
The technology allows producers to control where and when cattle graze using virtual boundaries managed from a mobile phone, reducing the need for traditional fencing in some areas.
According to NQ Dry Tropics, the system aims to improve grazing distribution across landscapes, reduce pressure on preferred grazing areas, make better use of available pasture and support groundcover and soil health outcomes.
The trial is currently being conducted at the Spyglass Beef Research Facility, where pasture conditions are regularly monitored and grazing plans adjusted in real time to respond to seasonal conditions and pasture availability.
NQ Dry Tropics Climate Adaptation Coordinator Justin Macor said the technology represented a major step forward for producers looking to improve flexibility and long-term land management.
“This is about giving producers more flexibility and control — the ability to respond quickly to what’s happening in the paddock and being able to manage grazing pressure more effectively,” he said.
“It’s a practical step forward in improving productivity while supporting long-term landscape health.”
The trial forms part of broader efforts to explore innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation across North Queensland grazing systems.
Coalition Calls For Stronger Protections As Sugar Code Review Begins
Coalition representatives are urging the Australian Government to strengthen protections for cane growers as the nation’s Sugar Code of Conduct undergoes a major review.
The review comes as the existing code, introduced by the former Coalition Government, approaches its 10-year sunset period and faces a decision on whether it will be renewed or remade.
Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
Susan McDonald said the code had played a critical role in protecting growers during negotiations with large milling companies.
“The Sugar Code of Conduct was introduced for a reason, and it has proven effective,” she said.
“Cane growers often have limited leverage when negotiating with large mills, and the code provides important protections to ensure negotiations are fair and disputes can be resolved. We do not want to see growers lose the safeguards that have helped deliver certainty and stability across the industry.”
Senator McDonald said the review also presented an opportunity to consider how the code could apply to emerging sugar cane products including ethanol and biofuels.
“As the industry evolves into ethanol, biofuels and other value-added products, it makes sense to consult growers and industry about whether sensible adaptations are required,” she said.
“But any future changes must preserve the strong protections already provided under the code.”
Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox said the review needed to recognise the mounting pressures already facing cane farmers.
“This review must recognise that our cane farmers are the ones taking all the risk with mother nature, while dealing with massive
global price fluctuations and rising input costs,” he said.
“This Code was designed to level the playing field and ensure that negotiations are handled in good faith. We have already seen Labor leave regional Australians out in the cold in this week’s Budget, and we cannot afford for them to do the same with the Sugar Code.”
Mr Willcox said growers needed to benefit from the industry’s transition into bio-manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.
“As our industry evolves into biofuels, ethanol, and other value-added products, the Code must evolve with it,” he said.
“We need to ensure that our cane farmers are rewarded for the innovation they bring to the sector, not just the raw product they deliver to the mill gate.”
Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister Darren Chester said consultation with growers would be crucial throughout the process.
“The Coalition introduced the Sugar Code to give growers practical protections and a fairer playing field, and this review must strengthen those safeguards, not water them down,” he said.
Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister and Burdekin MP Dale Last said the Burdekin had previously experienced the uncertainty caused when negotiations between growers and mills stalled.
“A decade ago, the Burdekin witnessed first-hand what can happen when that safety net does not exist and those crucial negotiations are left at a stalemate,” Mr Last said.
Industry consultation and regional shed meetings are expected to form part of the review process in coming months, with growers and communities encouraged to provide feedback.
Cattle fitted with electronic neckbands as part of the NQ Dry Tropics–DPI virtual fencing trial in North Queensland. Photo source: NQ Dry Tropics
Lisa Scobi Of Forrest Beach Realty
Forrest Beach Realty’s Lisa Scobie brings a refreshing blend of business acumen and authentic local passion to the regional property market. Whilst Lisa stepped into the real estate industry 12 months ago, she is far from a stranger to client-focused industries. Having owned and operated local small businesses for more than 12 years, she has built a flawless reputation grounded in premier customer service and deep community connection.
What truly sets Lisa and the team at Forrest Beach Realty apart is their intrinsic understanding of the relaxed coastal lifestyle. For Lisa, real estate is not just about transactions; it is about helping people discover a community and way of life they can fall in love with. The agency prides itself on offering personalised, honest service, building lasting relationships through trust, open communication, and unmatched local knowledge.
“In the current market, buyers should focus on preparation, patience, and longterm value. With strong demand and limited supply continuing across our regional and coastal areas, well-presented proper-
ties still attract solid interest. Have your finance organised, do thorough research, and view real estate as a long-term investment that suits both your lifestyle and your budget,” said Lisa.
Lisa specialises in residential real estate, expertly guiding clients through the sale of houses and vacant land, alongside managing holiday accommodation and property rentals. Her expertise is perfectly tailored to helping buyers, sellers, investors, and holidaymakers navigate the unique coastal and regional market.
Farewell Tree Of Knowledge
POEM BY VERA CUTTING OF INGHAM
If the Halifax Tree of Knowledge in Halifax’s main street could only talk, Many a tale it could tell and not even baulk.
Elderly folk sit under its branches spreading wide,
Telling tales and yarns of today and yester years, maybe about who has been born, married, divorced or died.
If the Tree of Knowledge could only talk, Lots of gossip it would tell and not even baulk.
Tell all it has heard and all it has seen, Who has been charitable, who has been mean.
If the Tree of Knowledge could only talk, It could tell many a story and not even baulk.
Many a time it has been entertained festivals with bands,
Could even tell how many people, and how much money has passed hands.
If the Tree of Knowledge could only talk, Many a secret it could tell and not even baulk.
Tell of business houses of days gone by, now all closed down,
Baker, movie theatre, drapery, café, post office and bank have all left Halifax town.
If the Tree of Knowledge could only talk, What yarns it could tell and not even baulk.
About customers of the newsagency, shop, servo, library, butcher, hairdressers, museum and pubs,
Be they men, women, teenagers, children or bubs.
If the Tree of Knowledge could only talk, What tales it would tell and not even baulk.
The council was thinking of chopping the mango trees down,
Because of the mess in the main street of Halifax town.
Please leave all the trees alone, don’t chop them down.
Don’t be mean, or the Tree of Knowledge will spill the beans,
With all it has heard and all it has seen.
But sadly, the Tree of Knowledge can no more maybe talk,
Cause Cyclone Yasi has blown it down like sticks of chalk.
No more gossip or activities will be seen or heard,
It will go to God in pieces, mulch or sawdust, I fear.
No more can the Tree of Knowledge talk and spill the beans,
With all it has heard and all it has seen. Cause Cyclone Yasi was oh so wild, windy and totally mean,
Farewell Halifax Tree of Knowledge, farewell.
• 2 homes - each facing a different street
• Returning $550 per week rental in total
• Front home (69 McIlwraith Street) across road from Coles
• 2 airconditioned bedrooms
• Dressing room / study at front of maincould be converted to 3rd bedroom
• Airconditioned lounge leads into kitchen
• Separate bathroom & toilet
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• Deck at front & car accommodation underneath
• Rear home (22 Macrossan Street) across road from parkland
• 2 bedrooms
• Airconditioned lounge & kitchen
• Enclosed underneath
• 2,024 square metre (1/2 acre) of land in total
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• Charming lowset home
• Perfect for both families and holidaymakers
• 3 airconditioned bedrooms
• Airconditioned living area
• Tidy kitchen
• Bathroom with toilet & separate toilet
• Spacious verandah for relaxation and entertaining
• Large carport, combined with a laundry & entertaining area
• Extra boat shed and lawn lockers provide ample storage
• 708 sqm fenced block
• Paved relaxation areas
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Set at the quiet end of Forrest Beach on a corner half acre, this Queenslander has beenwell cared for and preserves the charm and appeal of the traditional workers cottage.These homes were built to be cool in our climate. Wide windows are protected from theelements on the eastern side by the double carport. This allows you to keep this homeopen all year round if you like. With two bedrooms and a sleepout, this layout allowsyou to adapt the home to suit your lifestyle. The lounge, dining and main bedroomopen through french doors to the delightful north facing verandah. The verandah isoff ered shade and privacy by a row of trees to the north.
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At the rear of the property, you’ll find a generous 4-bay shedideal for storage, vehicles,hobbies, or a workshop setup. Back yard access is easy from either side of the house. Adding to its
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This private coastal retreat offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature and birdlife. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home features air conditioning, built-in robes, solar power, and a practical layout. Outdoors
Perfectly positioned near the Forrest Beach foreshore, this solid lowset brick home offers ocean views and relaxed coastal living. Lovingly maintained by long-term owners, it features a spacious layout, double-glazed windows, security screens, air conditioning, and a renovated bathroom. The central kitchen flows to open-plan living, with three bedrooms plus a study or fourth bedroom and two bathrooms for family convenience. Set on a fenced 708sqm block with established, irrigated gardens, Colourbond roof and lock-up garage, it’s close to schools, shops, medical services and the Forrest Beach Hotel.
boasts a large shed, expansive undercover patio, established fruit trees, bore water, and plenty of space for boats or caravans—perfect for families, tradies, or those seeking a relaxed, self-sufficient lifestyle.
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16 Banksia Street, Forrest Beach, Qld 4850
This 2-bedroom weatherboard home offers relaxed coastal living just 650m from the beach and close to the local school and shops. Ideal for investors, first home buyers or downsizers, it features a modern kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms and a practical, easy-living layout. An external laundry adds convenience, while the fully fenced yard provides security and space for kids or pets. The backyard includes established trees for added charm. Currently tenanted, it also presents a ready-made investment
Welcome to 16 Banksia Street, Forrest Beach, a light-filled tropical retreat designed for relaxed coastal living. Upstairs offers three bedrooms, plantation shutters, and airy living spaces flowing onto the veranda. Air conditioning in two bedrooms. Downstairs features a rumpus room, second bathroom, laundry, and secure double garage. Outside, enjoy the inground pool and gazebo area perfect for entertaining.
7 Staghorn Street, Forrest Beach, Qld 4850
Set at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this beautifully presented home blends comfort, versatility, and natural serenity. Once a four-bedroom design, it now features an oversized retreat—ideal as a home office, library, or teen haven with its own entry. The main bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the second has built-ins. The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area opens to a screened porch overlooking terraced gardens. With native trees, raised garden beds, irrigation, and a large powered shed, this is
Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac, 7 Staghorn Street offers comfortable living in beautiful Forrest Beach. Inside features three generous bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and updated bathroom. Light-filled living spaces create a relaxed and welcoming feel. An enclosed entertaining area adds valuable extra living space. Outside offers fruit trees, plenty of room, and a shed.
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INGHAM SHOW COLOURING COMPETITION
Bring your masterpiece to life and enter for your chance to win!
Entries close: 22nd June
Drop completed colouring pages to the Show Office
PRIZES INCLUDE Family Pass + Ride Tickets
AGE GROUP 5–10 Years
Our Ingham Show committee has been working hard behind the scenes to prepare a successful and enjoyable show for competitors, exhibitors, families, and visitors alike. Each year, our event continues to grow thanks to the dedication of volunteers, generous sponsors, and the strong support from our local community.
This season promises a fantastic range of competitions, entertainment, and community activities. We are especially pleased to see increasing participation from young competitors and new members joining our association. Their enthusiasm ensures the future of our show tradition remains strong.
Organising an event of this size is always a team effort, and I would like to sincerely thank every committee member, volunteer, sponsor, steward, and supporter who contributes their time and energy throughout the year. Your commitment is what makes our show possible.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to this year’s event and encourage the community to come along, get involved, and enjoy everything the show has to offer.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR AT THE SHOW!
Something to know, something to grow,
and lots to have fun – lets give it a go!
Side Show Alley with Rides, Showbags, Fairy Floss and Dagwood Dogs
Step into a world of flashing lights, thrilling screams, and nostalgic treats!
Side Show Alley is the beating heart of the show ground. Test your lungs on the high-flying adrenaline rides, or try your luck at the classic carnival games. No show day is complete without the mandatory haul of novelty showbags, a cloud of pink fairy floss, and a classic, golden-fried Dagwood Dog dripping with tomato sauce. It is pure, unadulterated fun for the young and the young at heart.
Cane Display
Hands-on Wildlife Reptile Show
Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most fascinating cold-blooded residents. Our interactive reptile show is both educational and thrilling.
A magnificent tribute to our region’s agricultural roots, the Cane Display showcases the backbone of local industry. Marvel at the sheer height and quality of this year’s crop.
Cooking, Craft, Horticulture, Photography, Art, Fruit & Veg
Step inside the pavilion to discover the incredible talent of our local community. Wander through rows of prize-winning veggies, perfectly preserved jams, and decadent fruit cakes that look almost too good to eat. Feast your eyes on breathtaking local photography, stunning fine art, and vibrant floral displays.
Fireworks
Our thunderous fireworks extravaganza will light up the arena in a brilliant explosion of colour, music, and light. It is the perfect, magical way to cap off an unforgettable day at the show with family and friends.
Petting
Farm for the Children
A haven for the little ones, the Petting Farm offers a delightful, hands-on animal experience. Children can get up close to cuddle fluffy little chicks and pat friendly baby goats.
Centre Ring – Equestrian Events & Sau-
sage Dog Fancy Dress/Derby
The Centre Ring is where high-stakes skill meets absolute hilarity. Witness the elegance, precision, and power of local riders competing in prestigious equestrian showjumping and turnout events. Then, prepare for maximum cuteness as the arena is taken over by the beloved Sausage Dog Fancy Dress and Derby!
NQ Tractor Pull
Feel the ground shake as the mighty mechanical beasts compete with a raw display of horsepower, torque.
Cattle Judging and Parading Watch expert judges assess the region’s finest beef and dairy stock based on confirmation, handling, and breeding quality. A proud showcase of top-tier Australian livestock farming.
Ingham Show 2025. Photo credit Victoria Velton
A SHELL OF A COMEBACK: BOUNCE BACK BASH FOLLOWS TASMAN TURTLE DAY
After a wet season that tested pa tience, preparedness and resil ience, Hinchinbrook Shire is taking a well‑earned moment to come to gether and celebrate.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is hosting the Bounce Back Bash on Saturday, 30th May at the TYTO Wetlands, inviting residents to reconnect, unwind and enjoy a night of live music following the free Tasman Tur tle’s Picnic Day.
While much of the Shire has remained in recovery mode after recent severe weather, the past months have also demonstrated the strength and adaptability of the local community.
From neighbours helping neighbours to crews working tirelessly behind the scenes, the Bounce Back Bash is about recognising that collective effort and celebrating how far we’ve come. Council says community events play a vital role in recovery, provid ing opportunities for people to reconnect socially, support local talent and enjoy shared experiences after challenging pe riods.
Headlining the evening is Pete Cullen & the Hurt, a high‑energy Australian Amer icana and outlaw country act known
for powerful live performances and rich storytelling. Pete Cullen has performed across Australia and internationally, in cluding in Nashville, and has headlined major festivals such as Tamworth Coun try Music Festival, Groundwater Coun try Music Festival and Gympie Muster. His music has featured on Triple J, MTV, CMC, RAGE, and in the television series Upright.
The night will also showcase Last Chance, a local band bringing home‑grown sound and energy to the TYTO stage.
The Bounce Back Bash will run from 5:00pm to 11:30pm and is an 18+ event, with a barbecue and bar available on site.
Limited seating will be provided, and at tendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket, relax in the parklands, or enjoy the music from the dance floor. Tickets are just $10 plus booking fee.
This event is proudly funded by the Aus tralian and Queensland Governments under the Commonwealth–state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) in association with Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
For ticketing details, visit Hinchinbrook tickets.com.au
Bemerside Ready To Celebrate 99th Annual Feast Of St Anthony
The Bemerside commu nity is preparing to cel ebrate the 99th annual Feast of St Anthony on Sunday, 14 June 2026. This much loved local tradition brings together faith, family, and community in a day filled with prayer, food, and festivities.
As the only celebration of its kind held in the Townsville di ocese, this cherished event has stood strong for nearly a cen tury. Today, the next generation continues to honour the important reli gious occasion, with some visitors travel ling great distances to attend.
munity spirit, and honour tradition.
For more information please contact An thony on 0408 151 833 Event Schedule
Throughout the afternoon, a variety of food and drink stalls will be operating, of fering everything from a BBQ and fish and chips to granita, cannoli, cakes, and sand wiches. A licensed bar, tea, coffee, and soft drinks will also be available.
Entertainment for all ages will feature live music from Anthony Fracchia, alongside a jumping castle for the children, a bottle stall, the 500 Club, and a monster raffle. Religious articles will also be featured. This annual celebration remains a valued part of the Hinchinbrook region’s cultural and spiritual life, and everyone is warmly invited to attend, share in the vibrant com
• 11:00 am: Celebration of Mass, led by the Parish Priest.
• 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Lunch, stalls, and entertainment.
• 2:30 pm: Procession and Rosary, fol lowed by the Blessing of Children and the Distribution of St Anthony’s Bread.
WHAT: 99th Annual Feast of St Anthony.
WHEN: 11:00am 6:00pm Sunday, 8th June 2025.
WHERE: St Anthony’s Church on 18 Ful ton Dr, Bemerside.
Liminal Shift Explores The Spaces Between Change And Memory
Art has long offered a way to reflect on the world around us, capturing moments that are often difficult to express in words. A new exhibition open ing at TYTO Regional Art Gallery this month invites visitors to consider those subtle moments of transition that shape everyday life.
Liminal Shift – About Time, presented by Ingham Art Action Inc., explores the con cept of change and the spaces that exist between one state and another. Through a diverse collection of works, artists ex amine shifting landscapes, changing light, memory, and the ways in which the past and present can intersect.
The exhibition brings together a range of artistic styles, subjects and techniques, of fering audiences the chance to experience different interpretations of transformation and movement through time.
Behind the exhibition is Ingham Art Action Inc., a local artist collective that provides a welcoming and supportive en
vironment for creative expression in the region. The group plays an important role in encouraging artists to develop their skills, share ideas and connect with the wider community through art.
Community members are invited to at tend the exhibition opening night and meet some of the artists behind the works on display. The evening will provide an opportunity to celebrate local creativity while enjoying refreshments in a relaxed gallery setting.
The exhibition will remain on display for almost a month following the opening night, giving visitors ample opportunity to experience the collection.
WHAT: Liminal Shift – About Time Exhibi tion Opening Night
WHEN: Friday 29 May 2026, 6:00pm
WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Direct Tech Support Comes To Hinchinbrook
Navigating computer and technology glitches can be a daunting task for many Hinchinbrook residents, particu larly when it involves dismantling hardware to haul it into a local shop. Steven Veltmeyer is eliminat ing this hassle by bringing adapt able, on site IT assistance straight to residential homes and corporate workplaces.
Offering comprehensive aid for desktops, laptops, smartphones, smart TVs, surveillance cameras, Wi Fi networks, and email setups, Steven’s on the go service priori tises sensible, real world solutions tackled right where the issues arise.
“I started Steven’s IT Services because I could see that many people in Hinchin brook needed reliable IT help but didn’t always have the time, ability, or confidence to disconnect their equipment and take it into a shop,” Steven said.
“The ‘I come to you’ approach makes it much easier for people, as it at no extra cost. I can see the issue at the home or business where it actually happens.”
Operating directly alongside locals and small business owners enables Steven to swiftly troubleshoot faults, whether deal ing with a sluggish operating system, mal ware, patchy Wi Fi, or the configuration of brand new gear.
“The biggest advice I give people is to keep things simple and keep everything updat ed regularly,” he said.
Ultimately, Steven notes that whilst resolv ing hardware and software issues is cru cial, his favourite aspect of the job is em powering clients to feel at ease with their digital tools.
“One of the things I enjoy most about run ning Steven’s IT Services is helping peo ple feel more confident with technology. IT shouldn’t be intimidating as it should make life easier. Being able to provide lo cal, friendly support where people live and work is something I’m really proud of, and I’m always happy to help the community stay connected and secure.”
Come join us at the feast of St Anthony’s. Photo supplied
Steven can come to you to help set up that pesky router or figure out what has gone wrong with your smart TV. Photo credit: Victoria Velton
FRIDAY 29 MAY
Seniors Morning Coffee Club, 9:30am – 11:30am at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
TUESDAY 2 JUNE
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL
Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
TUESDAY 26 MAY
Weekly Community Bingo (Tuesday Session), 10:30am, RSL Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY
Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham
Tai Chi, 9:00am - 10:00am, Forrest Beach
Surf Life Saving Club, Forrest Beach
Friends of Forrest Beach, conversation and games, 9:00am – 12:00pm, Progress Park shelter, Forrest Beach
Canasta & Cards, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Social Darts, 7:00pm, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham
Exhibition Opening Night: Liminal Shift – About Time – A Group exhibition by Ingham Art Action, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Ingham
SATURDAY 30 MAY
THURSDAY 28 MAY
Senior Men’s Social Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham
CWA Craft Group, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Technology Classes, 10:00am –1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham
Playtime At The Library, 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire
Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Mahjong, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd
Weekly Community Bingo (Thursday Session), 6:45pm, RSL
Herbert River Sub Branch, Ingham
Parkrun, 7:00am, Palm Creek, Ingham & Cardwell Jetty Foreshore, Cardwell
Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day, 9:00am – 2:00pm, TYTO Parklands, Ingham
Tasman Turtle’s Bounce Back Bash, TYTO Parklands, Ingham
WEEKLY COMMUNITY
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
BOUNCE BACK BASH
TUESDAY 26 MAY
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm-8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY
Greenbank parkrun, 7am, Spring Mountain Reserve, Tully Connection Road, Greenbank
Dinner at Nonnas, 7:30pm, Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail, Innisfail
TUESDAY 2 JUNE
Art from the Heart Acrylic Painting Group, 10am-12:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
Pottery Session with Irene, 10am2pm, Mission Arts Pottery Studio, Mission Beach
THURSDAY 28 MAY
Pottery Session with Trudy, 5pm8:30pm, Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, Mission Beach
SATURDAY 30 MAY
Paradise Run Mission Beach, 6:45am, Seaview Street, Mission Beach Cardwell parkrun, 7am, Cardwell Foreshore, Cardwell
Pottery Session with Michelle, 5pm8:30pm, 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
Attendees representing and supporting businesses from across the region came together on Friday night to celebrate at the 2026 Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards.
The evening recognised outstanding local businesses across eight award categories, celebrating hardworking operators helping drive the region forward.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood said the awards were an opportunity to celebrate the businesses that help shape the region’s identity and strengthen local communities.
“Local businesses are the heart of the Cassowary Coast, and these awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise the passion, resilience and dedication shown by businesses right across our region.”
“From long-standing local family run businesses to exciting new businesses, the calibre of finalists and winners this year was exceptional.”
“These businesses not only contribute to our economy, but they help create vibrant communities, local jobs and a strong sense of place.”
2026 Cassowary Coast Local Business Award winners
• Rising Star Award: JK Rocket Fuel
• Outstanding Business Award: Mission Beach Dive
• Customer Service Excellence: House of Valmai
• Environmental Sustainability Award: Aus Fish Coral Pty Ltd
• Leading Employer: Tropical Vets
• Community Engagement: Silkwood Hotel
• Trade, Retail and Services Excellence:
O’Brien’s Electrical Innisfail
People’s Choice Business of the Year
One of the biggest moments of the evening was the announcement of the People’s Choice Business of the Year Award, with community voting delivering an incredibly close result between all of the Top 5!
After a strong show of community support and hundreds of votes, the 2026 People’s Choice Business of the Year was awarded to Hair Manor.
Queensland Small Business Commissioner Nicolle Kelly said the awards were a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the important role small businesses play in regional communities across Queensland.
“Queensland Small Business Month is about celebrating the incredible contributions of small businesses in our com-
munities, and the Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards is a great example of this.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and events like these shine a well deserved spotlight on the hardworking individuals and teams who go above and beyond to create jobs, drive innovation, and make our regions thrive.
It’s inspiring to see the passion and dedication of local business owners here on the Cassowary Coast, and I congratulate all the finalists and winners for their outstanding achievements.”
Outstanding Business Award winner Jade Parsonage from Mission Beach Dive said the recognition was a proud moment for the team and a reflection of the strong support shown across the local business community.
“We were absolutely chuffed to be finalists in four award categories, including the
People’s Choice Award. To take home the Outstanding Business Award feels really special,” Ms Parsonage said.
“It was fantastic to be recognised alongside so many incredible local businesses and to feel the support from Council and the wider business community across the region. The night itself had a great atmosphere and was a wonderful celebration of local business on the Cassowary Coast.”
Mayor Teresa Millwood also acknowledged the efforts of Council’s Economic Development team for delivering the event as part of Queensland Small Business Month.
“The Local Business Awards are about recognising the people behind the businesses. The operators who continue to invest in our communities, support local jobs and contribute so much to making the Cassowary Coast the most liveable tropical community,” Mayor Millwood said.
Join Your Local SES!
Our local SES groups are on the lookout for new members so we can keep helping the community in times of disaster.
When emergencies strike—whether they are floods, storms, or road rescues—our community relies on volunteers like you. By becoming part of your local SES group, you will support your community when it matters most, while learning valuable skills in teamwork, leadership, and emergency response.
Right now, we especially need community members to step into roles such as flood
boat operators, working safely at height operators, and incident management. No prior experience is necessary, as full training and support are provided. Contact your local SES group today to start volunteering, or simply scan the QR code and fill out our quick form.
Council advises residents of planned water main extension works in Hawkins Street, Ingham, as part of Council’s ongoing water main renewals program. These works will be carried out between Monday 1 June 2026 and Friday 12 June 2026 (weather permitting). As part of these essential works, a temporary water outage will be required to connect the new infrastructure to the existing network. Water supply will be interrupted on: Tuesday 2 June 2026
From approximately 10:00am for up to 2 hours
The planned outage will affect the following areas: Properties between 13 and 25 Hawkins Street; and All streets within the Ardrossan Estate, including Ardrossan Street, Yeldham Street, Von Alpin Street, Simpson Street, Maria Court, Townsend Street and Hecht Street.
Council requests that residents minimise water usage during this period to assist in maintaining system stability. Following restoration of supply, some households may experience discoloured water or temporary fluctuations in water pressure. If this occurs, please run taps for up to five minutes, or until the water runs clear. Where possible, consider repurposing flushed water for gardening or lawn irrigation. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation while these important water infrastructure improvements are undertaken. For further information, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4776 4600.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
COOPER – Kevin “Kev” Aged 86 Late of King St. Ingham
Loving Husband of Nellie (deceased); Much loved Father & Father in Law of Diane & Steve, Sandra & Stephen, Alison & Norm, Raymond & Karen; Grandfather; Great Grandfather; Brother; Brother in Law; Uncle; Cousin & Friend of many.
All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Funeral Service of the late Kevin Cooper which is to commence at 10.00am Friday, 29th May, 2026 in the Lawn Section of the New Ingham Cemetery.
Family have also requested that everyone wear bright colours in honour of Kevin.
FUNERAL
PUBLIC NOTICES
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.
Council advises residents that essential hydrant repair works will be carried out across Halifax, Blackrock and Ingham to maintain and improve the reliability of the water network.
Works will be delivered in stages, with each area taking up to three days to complete (weather permitting). Temporary water outages of up to one hour may occur for affected properties.
Halifax: From Wednesday 27 May 2026, works will be undertaken in Halifax, prioritised due to the upcoming cane crushing season and proximity to the rail corridor. Potentially affected areas include: Scott Street (approx. 10–22 properties); Mona Road and Shaw’s Avenue (approx. 20 properties) Alma Street (approx. 4 properties) and Bullock Paddock Road (approx. 20 properties).
Blackrock: From Wednesday 3 June 2026, works will be undertaken in Blackrock. Potentially affected areas include: Blackrock Road (approx. 10–30 properties) and Crisps Road (approx. 16 properties).
Ingham: From Tuesday 9 June 2026, works will be undertaken in Ingham. Potentially affected areas include: Menzies Street (approx. 14 properties; Victoria Mill Road (approx. 6 properties); Palm Terrace (approx. 16 properties); Halifax Road (approx. 6 properties); McIlwraith Street (approx. 16 properties); Pindar Street (approx. 17 properties) and Sir Arthur Fadden Parade (approx. 17 properties); Blackrock Road (approximately 30 and 10 properties); Crisps Road (approximately 16 properties). For further information, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4776 4600.
Mary-Anne Uren Chief Executive Officer
Council invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the following projects:
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WEEKLY TV GUIDE
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 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. 1.45 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. 11.00 Restoration Australia. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 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 Gruen. 8.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.25 Urzila. 9.50 Bad Company. 10.20 Planet America. 10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 You Can’t Ask That. 11.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.45 Long Lost Family. 1.35 Rage. 4.00 Gardening Australia. 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. 3.55 Frankie Drake. 4.40 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. 9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. (PG) 10.30 News. 10.45 The Business. 11.05 Frankie Drake. (M) 11.50 Long Lost Family. (PG) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+) 4.00 Late Programs.
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. 3.00 Restoration Australia. 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. 4.40 Long Lost Family. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Shetland. (M) 9.30 Gruen. (PG) 10.05 Urzila. (M) 10.35 News. 10.50 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) 11.40 Love Me. (M) 1.20 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. (PG) 1.30 Shetland. (M) 2.30 The Dark Emu Story. (PG) 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 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 10.15 Bergerac. (M) 11.00 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Rage. 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 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. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 The Assembly. (PG) 8.15 Bad Company. (M) 8.40 Bergerac. (M) 9.40 Death In Paradise. (M) 10.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 12.25 Rage. 3.00 Gardening Australia. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 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. 12.00 World On Fire. 3.15 Finding Your Roots. 4.15 My Unique B&B. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Point. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. 8.25 The Trial Of Michael Jackson. 9.25 The Audacity. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Rise Of The Raven. 11.55 Golden Boy. 12.45 Golden Boy. 1.40 Classified. 2.30 Classified. 3.20 Finding Your Roots. 4.20 My Unique B&B. 4.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.05 Living Black. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. 8.40 Titanic: Our Secret History. 9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Under The Bridge. 11.55 De Gaulle. 2.50 Finding Your Roots. 3.50 My Unique B&B. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Land Wars. 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. Stage 18. Highlights. 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. 11.40 Babylon Berlin. 12.35 Babylon Berlin. 1.40 Syndrome E. 2.35 Syndrome E. 3.35 Finding Your Roots. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Who Do You Think You Are? 2.55 Stories From The Cities. 3.25 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 Sinking The German Fleet. 6.30 News. 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. 8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. 9.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. 11.20 Snowpiercer. 2.05 Matched. 3.50 My Unique B&B. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 4. 4.00 Going Places. 4.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.25 Marilyn Monroe: The Rise Of An Icon. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. 9.00 Mysteries Of Stonehenge. 10.50 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. 11.50 The Fastest Bicycle. 1.40 Matched. 2.35 Matched. 3.25 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. 4.25 Bamay. 4.55 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Late Programs.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Silent Witness. 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. 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 Australia. 5.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.05 Arts Centres Keep Our Elders Connected. 3.25 No Distance Between Us. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 21. Highlights. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.40 Ancient Greece By Train. 9.35 Buzzcocks. 10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. 12.05 Gomorrah. 2.45 My Unique B&B. 4.30 Bamay. 5.00 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. (PG) 9.15 Doc. (M) 10.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 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. (M) 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: Malicious Mind Games. (2022) (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: The Da Vinci Code. (2006) (M) Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.35 Quacks. (MA15+) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. 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. Lord Mayors Cup, Bel Esprit Stakes and Queensland Derby. 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: Gladiator. (2000) (M) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen. A Roman general seeks revenge. 11.40 To Be Advised. 12.40 Devils. (MA15+) 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 How To Poison Your Husband. (M) 10.45 24 Hours In Police Custody. (M) 12.00 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Bubbles & Crystal Cove. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PG) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M) 9.40 NRLW Wrap: Women’s State Of Origin
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 1.00 Getaway. 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Scented With 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 ACA. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. Game 3. 9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Inheritance. 11.30 First On Scene. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Perfect Wedding Match. (2020) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Cronulla Sharks v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE: Rambo III. (1988) (M) 12.40 Tipping Point.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 TBA. 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. 1.30 Let’s Eat With George. 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 2.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 3.30 Tasman Trails. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021) (M) 10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995) 12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 1.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Final. Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal. 5.00 TV Shop. 5.30 Helping Hands. 6.00 Tough Tested. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing. 8.00 I Fish. 8.30 On The Fly. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Farm To Fork. 12.00 MasterChef Australia. 1.00 Good Food Everyday With Gary Mehigan. 1.30 Frugal
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 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. Round 13. Canberra Raiders v North Queensland Cowboys. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Shark!
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 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (M) 8.40 9-1-1. (M) 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PG) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+) 1.10 The Outdoor Room. 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today
Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
May 26 - June 1
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)
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 4.
12.00 The Spencer Sisters. (M)
1.00 Sight Unseen. (M, R)
2.00 London Kills. (M, 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)
10.25 Bull. (PG, R)
11.20 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)
6.05pm The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 6.55 Jeopardy! (R) 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.45 The UnXplained With William Shatner: Secret Societies. (M) 9.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35 NHK World English News.
6.00pm Salt Joy. (PG, R) 6.35 Jeopardy! (R)
7.30 Travel Man: Lisbon. (R)
8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17. 1.35 NHK World English News.
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 5. 12.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)
1.00 London Kills. (M, R) 2.00 Movie: Happy Go Lovely. (1951) (G, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R)
7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M)
9.25 Blue Bloods. (M, R)
10.20 Bull. (PG, R) 11.15 JAG. (PG, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 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 The Cheap Seats. (M, R) 11.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00pm The Lebanese Burger Mafia. (M) 6.45 Jeopardy! (R) 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M, R) 8.35 Travel Man: 48 Hours In Dubrovnik. (PG, R) 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. 1.35 NHK World English News.
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 6. 12.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 1.00 See No Evil. (M, R) 2.00 Parole. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 Bull. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R)
8.30 NCIS. (M, R)
9.25 NCIS. (M, R)
10.20 Bull. (M, R)
11.15 Bull. (PG, R)
12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R) 1.15 Home Shopping. (R) 1.45 Home Shopping. (R)
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)
5.00pm Poirot. (PG, R)
7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 7.
12.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M, R)
1.00 See No Evil. (MA15+, R) 2.00 Movie: Aces High. (1976) (M, 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 Blue Bloods. (M, 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 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. 1.35 NHK World English News.
1.00 See No Evil. (M, R) 2.00 Transplant. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
6.30 JAG. (PG, R)
7.30 Movie: Catch Me If You Can. (2002) (M, R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks. 10.15 JAG. (PG, R) 11.15 Bull. (M, R) 12.15 Home Shopping. (R) 12.45 Home Shopping. (R)
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)
6.00pm Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 9. 12.00 Major Crimes. (M, R) 1.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+, R) 2.00 Transplant. (MA15+, R)
5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)
Friends. (PG, R)
Friends. (PG, R)
The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)
Frasier. (PG, R)
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 Is The Cloud Damaging The Planet? (R) 9.05 Soccer’s American Dream. (M) 10.00 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. (M, R) 11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia Women. Stage 3.
CRUSHERS FIRST HOME GAMES HELD ON WEEKEND
BY PETER REITANO
The Herbert River Crushers played their first home games of the season on Sunday hosting Western Lions. At the beginning of the A-Grade game the Crushers were sitting in 4th and the Lions in 5th position.
The Crushers were first on the boarding the 17th minute after a large cutout pass from Mitch Seri to winger Evandah Bann crossed out wide untouched. The lead was short-lived as Lions crossed for a converted try in 22nd minute with a converted try.
The Crushers hit back when fullback and captain Dylan Gaggiano passed back inside to Crushers new signing frontrower Trent Veukiso who in turn flicked the ball back to hooker Kurtis Solari who carried a couple of defenders over the line. With Gaggiano’s conversion the Crushers were up 10 - 6.
The Lions responded with a converted to be up 12 - 10 with 7 minutes to go in the first half. After a Lions restart error, the Crushers were awarded a penalty in front of the posts Gaggiano kicked the penalty to level the scores 12 all at halftime.
The second half was an end to end battle before Lions scored a converted try with 13 minutes to go. With just under 10 minutes to go Crushers centre Kyle Stewart stepped
through to score & with Gaggiano’s conversion the scores were locked at 18 all.
Lions scored a converted try with just over 3 minutes to go and then a consolation try that was converted with Lions running out winners 30 - 18.
Coach Todd Cockburn said “We just put ourselves under too much pressure in the first half and with ill-discipline, penalties, 6 agains and losing 2 outside backs we just couldn’t recover. Kyle Stewart was outstanding and was clearly named Player’s Player. We put ourselves in a position to win with 5 minutes to go, but unfortunately we ran out of gas”.
The Reserve Grade teams were at the bottom of the ladder but looking to make a surge up it with games they had played being close finishes. Western Lions had gotten up 12 - 0 before the 24th minute when front rower Matty Chiesa carried a couple of defenders over the line wide out to be down 12 - 4. Lions then scored another try to go up 18 - 4 followed by a field goal just as the halftime hooter sounded to lead 194 at halftime.
The Crushers came back hard in the second half with tries to five eighth Tremayne Priestley, winger Sam Akiba and centre Jerramaine Nean to see the score 19 - 16 with
Ingham Ladies Bowls Club Results
Two rounds of the Championship Pairs were played this week, with the scores reflecting the quality of bowls on display throughout the matches.
D. Tomba and G. Wright recorded a convincing 25-5 win over M. Spano and M. Moore, while L. DiBeella and E. Piotto also secured a strong victory, defeating N. Mammerella and M. Qwen 25-4.
In social play, D. Bull, J. Bell, J. Johnson and J. Casanovas defeated T. Arkink, R.
BOWLS
Horton, B. Eddleston and J. Fenoglio 1713. A. Foti, T. Rhodes, L. Melvin and N. Evans also came away with a win, defeating I. Byrns, K. Rotondo, J. Craven and S. Ryan 18-14.
Attention now turns to next week, with the A Grade Singles Final set to be contested between J. Craven and N. Evans.
(Contributed with thanks by the Ingham Ladies Bowls Club)
12 minutes to go.
Both teams lost players to the sin bin with each finishing with 10 players. Unfortunately, the Crushers could not overcome the last 3 points & the Lions held on for the win.
Coach Matty Chiesa said “This was our first game at home with some new players not having met each other - some were still shaking hands meeting each other before the game. Everyone put in effort, but discipline with the ball was an issue. Giving away penalties on first tackles and all their possession was an issue. It was a great effort against the top 4 side and particularly only losing by 3 points. It’s a tough one to swallow. They didn’t score a point in the second half and we didn’t kick a goal to get the win, but we scored more tries. It makes it pretty frustrating, but we will just keep turning up and with more time together we’ll be better at the back end of the season”.
Similar to the A-Grade team the Under 19s started their game in 4th with the Lions in 5th.
Fresh from turning 17 and becoming eligible for senior rugby league, St Teresa’s product Brodie Foote took no time to stamp his authority as a strike outside back. The young centre scored three tries
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DARTS
Thank you for your assistance in helping Ingham Social Darts as they put forward a team of 10 players to take part in “The Golden Nugget” tournament held annually in December at Tennant Creek NT.
We are very proud that our players are going to participate and represent Ingham at this prestigious dart sporting event.
Parkrun Results: 23rd May 2026
Palm Creek #126 – 52 participants
Fastest time: Carter Hague (19:15)
Final finisher: Charlie Krumin and Kelly Krumin (59:05)
PBs: 18 | First timers: 2
Volunteers: Ted Cogger, Lynda Amisano, Samantha Neitz, Matteo Mancuso, Kelly Krumin, Steven Veltmeyer
Cardwell #387 – 25 participants
Fastest time: Luke Tamblyn (22:51)
Final finisher: Jake Ball (51:57)
PBs: 5 | First timers: 6
Volunteers: Kerry Snell, Eva Garde, Jan Ferguson, Bruce Boland, Dave Ball, Jake Ball, Kellie Ball
to help the u19s to a dominant 58-0 win over Western Lions.
Other stand out performers were centre Antonio Eseli, who also scored three tries, fresh from his AGrade debut lock Fred Pearson was dominant and was supported by the ever reliable quartet of hooker Connor Matsen, centre Riley Morris, five eighth Hezzy Nona and halfback Aiden Stedman.
Coach Annan Whittington said that, “As a group the young men had set themselves a goal of using this middle part of the season (4 games) against clubs in a similar position on the ladder, to carve out some wins and set up the rest of the season.”
The boys now prepare as best as they can with a disrupted week, with the St Teresa’s boys playing in the Blackhawks Schoolboy Trophy semi final on Tuesday, before the young Crushers make their way to the Burdekin for a Friday night match up.
The Crushers next 6 games will be at home and their next full round will see the Crushers host the Burdekin Roosters in Ingham on Saturday, 6th June which is also Ladies Day.
This breakdown and amazing action photos are online at Hinchinbrooklife.com
The costs associated with making this happen are considerable and we are hopeful that local Ingham businesses may sponsor our team. Any sponsorship given would be very much appreciated and be recognised by our players at this event.
Should anyone like further information, please contact Scott on 0473 217160.
We hope to do Ingham proud.
RUNNING
Photos sourced from Cardwell & Palm Creek Parkrun Facebook pages
Ingham Rod & Reel 2026 Catch & Release Tournament Results
The total number of catches over the two days is; Barramundi 320, Javelin 11, Trevally 69, COD 62, Salmon 4, Flathead 16, Snapper 2, Mangrove Jack 65, Bream 6, Queenfish 17.
Champion Angler Flathead - Brian Long, Team 20, Knot Reel, with 2 fish and 103 points
Champion Angler Bream - Duane Gibson, Team 7, Red Eyes, with 1 fish and 36 points
Champion Angler Estuary COD - Reece Burgess, Team 40, Luke Falzon, with 4 fish and 187 points
Champion Angler Javelin Fish - Brenden Reid, Team 38, Hoey Hongys, with 2 fish, 124 points
Champion Angler Salmon - Glen Kerr, Team 45, The Bananas, with 1 fish, 105 points
Champion Angler Queenfish - Fischer Richards, Team 30, Fischn Freaks, with 9 fish and 546 points
Champion Angler Trevally - Bobby Holman, Team 40, ACM Rods/SHP Construction, with 5 fish and 302 points
Champion Angler Fingermark - Damon Cockburn, Team 21, Bleeks, with 1 fish and 55 points
Champion Angler Mangrove Jack - Luke Hubert, Team 18, Poverty Pack, with 8 fish and 475 points
Female Champion Angler - Kirra Royle, Team 31, Hunter Gatherers, with 12 fish and 2519.3 points
Female Runner-Up Angler - Jessie Gabiola, Team 1, Gift of the Gabs, with 13 fish and 1768.6 points
Junior Champion Angler - Fischer Richards, Team 30, Fischn Freaks, with 12 fish and 671 points
Junior Runner-Up Angler - Jacob Katthagen, Team 26, Woo Ssh, with 7 fish, and 651 points
Champion Team - Kyle Coburn & Jaxon Gallagher, Team 13, Ginge & Chunk, with 15 fish and 6550.5 points
Runner-Up Team - Damon Cockburn & Scott Gibson, Team 12, Bleeks, with 20 fish and 6275.6 points
Champion Angler - Rhyce Bullimore, Team 40, ACM Rods/SHP Construction, with 12 fish and 3,760.6 points
Runner-Up Angler - Andrew Gleeson, Team 58, Team Randy, with 17 fish and 3730.6 points
Champion Angler Barramundi - Rhyce Bullimore, Team 40, ACM Rods/SHP Construction, with 14 fish and 4405 points
Runner-Up Angler Barramundi - Kyle Coburn, Team 13, Gunge & Chunk, with 9 fish and 3702.6 points
UPPER STONE QCWA LAUNCHES INAUGURAL SOOTY GRUNTER FISHING CLASSIC
Over the weekend of Friday, 27th and Saturday, 28th March 2026, a total of 400 people gathered at the historic Upper Stone QCWA Hall for the inaugural Sooty Grunter Fishing Classic.
When a couple of young local fellows came up with the idea over a few beers the Upper Stone QCWA committee ran with it, seeing it as an opportunity to host a family orientated weekend. With 189 nominations, both adults and children, the committee thinks, “We got that bit right!”
The competition began with the signin on Friday at the Upper Stone QCWA Hall. Those who had nominated signed a waiver and collected their custom brag mat. Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol and Biosecurity Queensland spoke with anglers about responsible fishing and protecting Queensland waterways from invasive freshwater pests. Not everybody raced away to start fish-
ing! Many stayed on for the bar and food under the stars.
Together with supporters and guests, competitors were back Saturday to submit the measurements and photos of their longest catch. A great night was had with the hall packed for the announcements of the winners of each category. A perpetual trophy was awarded and will record the major winners for years to come.
Thanks to the enormous support of the Ingham community there were many quality prizes to be won in the various categories of catch as well as in raffles. Even much of the delicious food was possible because of donations. The pigon-a-spit was the hit of the night. Furthermore, community members were unstinting in their generosity of time and labour to make both evenings of the competition run smoothly. The generosity was so overwhelming that, “It would be impossible to thank everyone and not
miss someone,” said the committee. Two major sponsors, however, were Wilmar Sugar and Renewables and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council through the Community Grants Program. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Wilmar every competitor in the Inaugural Sooty Grunter Classic received a brag mat. The mats not only looked fantastic but kept all the fishing stories honest! The donation also enabled the purchase of commemorative stubby coolers. Through the Community Grants Program the Upper Stone QCWA was able to purchase much-needed new tables for the event and a projector to showcase all the great catches and the winners.
There was a lot of trial and error in bringing this inaugural Sooty Grunter Classic to reality, but the enormous success of the event has guaranteed a repeat with Friday 9th to Saturday 10th April 2027 already locked in for the next Classic.
Sooty Grunter Classic Biggest Sooty Grunter perpetual shield overall winner: Jewel Crisp with a 43.9cm sooty
Photo credited and supplied: Upper Stone QCWA Facebook page.
FORREST BEACH SLSC ANNUAL DINNER CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING SEASON AND HONOURS
Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club came together on Saturday night for its Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation, celebrating the close of another successful season and recognising the outstanding achievements and contributions of its members.
Held during National Volunteers Week, the evening carried extra significance, highlighting the vital role volunteers play in the ongoing success of the club.
Club members, families, and supporters gathered to acknowledge excellence across all areas of the organisation, from junior nippers through to senior and master competitors, as well as patrol and service contributions.
Award recipients for the season included:
Nipper Junior Female Club Champion: Thea Higgs
Nipper Junior Male Club Champion: Slade Higgs
ipper Senior Male Club Champion: Antwoine Schlapfer
Special Mentions (Surf Sports): Evie Gibson & Thomas Martin
Junior Club Person of the Year:
Stephen Hall
Nipper Encouragement Awards: Mackenzie Scobie & Thain Wilson
U17 Club Champion: Leshawn Bann
Open Club Champion: Mike Waia
Masters Club Champion: Michael Chiesa
Jason Callow Memorial “Club Spirit” Award: Wendell Bowen
Most Patrol Hours (Male): Michael Biasi
Most Patrol Hours (Female): Helen Stanton
Dedication to the Club Award: Keith & Nicole Amos
Club Person of the Year: Michael Biasi
Vigilance & Service Award: Lenny Chiesa & Helen Stanton
Life Membership: Helen Stanton & Melissa Hall
The club also proudly recognised its newest Life Members, Helen Stanton and Melissa Hall, for their exceptional dedication, commitment, and long-standing service to Forrest
Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Helen Stanton has been a member for 12 years, joining when her daughters became nippers. Over time she has become one of the club’s strongest advocates, contributing extensively as an active patrolling member and through a wide range of leadership roles including Director of Surf Sports, Chief Training Officer, Junior Activities Chair, Grants Officer and Secretary. Her ongoing commitment has had a lasting impact on both the club and its members. Helen’s contribution has been strongly supported by her husband Luke, also an active patrolling member, with both playing an important role in supporting the club on and off the beach.
Melissa Hall also has deep family ties to the club, with her parents Lenny and Pam Chiesa both Life Members. One of five siblings who began as nippers, Melissa went on to represent Forrest Beach at branch, state and national levels and was crowned the 2005 Queensland Summer Surf Girl, serving as an ambassador for Surf Life Saving Queensland. She continues her involvement today as an active
patrolling member, Junior Activities Chair and Publicity Officer, with her five children also now involved in the club.
Together, Helen and Melissa have played a significant role in the growth and strength of the club, with Melissa’s achievement marking a unique milestone for the Chiesa family, with her parents Lenny and Pam Chiesa also being Life Members of the club.
Life Memberships were presented by Life Member Billy Johnson and Club President Scott Gibson.
The club extended its congratulations to all award recipients and expressed sincere appreciation to all members, families, volunteers, and supporters who have contributed to a successful season. A special acknowledgment was also given to the Executive Committee for their ongoing behind-the-scenes work.
Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club now looks forward to the next season with enthusiasm and pride in its strong community and volunteer base.
(Contributed with thanks by Melissa Chiesa)
Billy Johnson, Melissa Hall, Helen Stanton and Scott Gibson
Club Person of They Year - Michael Biasi with Club President Scott Gibson
