Community Day last Thursday brought together everyone from juniors to seniors, and a few firemen, to enjoy the formal re-opening of the community facilities at TYTO. There was story time and robotics, along with computer classes and colouring. The cake was cut and councillors and community alike enjoyed the sweetness of jovial conversations among the stacks of the beloved library.
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In a heartening reminder of the value of rural health care, the Ingham Health Service recently celebrated nine years since the reopening of its maternity service — and what better way to mark the occasion than with the birth of four babies in just 24 hours? On the 7th and 8th of April, four mothers; Giorgia Firmi, Marites Carao, Hannah Bestmann, and Leah Dingwell, welcomed their little ones into the world, creating a unique bond not only between their babies, but among themselves as part of thi
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An elusive and endangered species, the mahogany glider is receiving new hope thanks to a collaborative conservation effort underway in North Queensland. The project, centred south of Ingham, is helping to link critical glider habitat while also delivering rare sightings of the species in the wild. Indigenous ranger Chris Muriata is one of the few people lucky enough to see a mahogany glider in its natural habitat. “To finally see one – it made me happy,” he says. “It was in vegetation at the
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There was a real sense of celebration in the air as United Petroleum Ingham officially reopened its doors this week, a welcome sight for many a traveller and local alike. United Petroleum’s General Manager of Retail, Grant McGregor, said, “We have eagerly reopened the doors of our Ingham site and extend a warm invitation to the community to experience the unparalleled quality and convenience we offer. As one of Australia's fastest-growing fuel and convenience brands, United Petroleum is excited
Read the full storyAn assortment of exceptional artistic talent currently covers the walls, floors and halls of the TYTO Regional Art Gallery following a wonderful Opening Night of the 46th annual Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition held on the evening of Friday 8 November.
A prestigious celebration of artistic achievement, the Hinchinbrook Art Awards recognise outstanding excellence across various media, providing a valuable platform for both emerging and established artists to display their talents.
The official opening evening attracted a significant crowd, with both the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the TYTO Regional Art Gallery extending their gratitude and thanks to all participants for their unwavering commitment and effort in submitting a total of 104 remarkable artworks for judging.
Below are the winners for each category as part of the 2024 Hinchinbrook Art Awards:
• Open Award – “Wallaman Falls at Dusk” by Fran Nason.
• Local Artist Award (sponsored by Powerlink Queensland) – “Field of Flowers” by Layla Gibbs.
• Youth Award (sponsored by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables) – “We are Dreaming” by Hamish Darveniza.
• Section 1: Painting (sponsored by Nick Dametto MP) – “Wild Light (Sutherland)” by David Wilkinson.
• Section 2: Watercolour (sponsored by Ingham Real Estate) – “Ascend to Inner Peace” by Sahan Kulathunge.
• Section 3: Mixed Media – “Turtle” by Marian Cerqui.
• Section 4: Digital Media – “Another Christmas in the Trenches” by Elliot Altmann.
• Section 5: Works on Paper – “Evening Light” by Joanne Bingham.
• Section 6: Photography (sponsored by Paronella Park) – “Whispers in the Wind” by Amanda Griffiths.
• Section 7: Ceramics (sponsored by Ingham Art Action) – “Coral Pot” by Sally Moroney.
• Section 8: Sculptural Form – “Feeling Crabby” by Sally Moroney.
The 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards will be on display daily at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery between 10am and 4pm until Friday 20 December. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will be open until the close of the exhibition, with the winner to be announced in early January of 2025. To vote, please visit the gallery.
In the coming weeks, the Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper will be interviewing each of these talented artists in celebration of their achievements as part of the new Arts Section which begins on page 16.
WHAT: Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition
WHEN: Daily between10am and 4pm until Friday 20 December
WHERE: TYTO Regional Art Gallery
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