TOP NEWS

Bright Light Christmas Cheer At Paul Cavallaro’s House

With countless cars making the drive out to see the infamous Christmas lights at Paul Cavallaro’s house, this lively and extravagant display has become a Hinchinbrook family tradition during the merry season, dating back 21 years. Paul and his mother Mary began creating a lights display for Paul’s nephew and discovered that they enjoyed it so much they continued expanding their collection and, as the years went by, their reputation grew. Continued on page 3 Paul Cavallaro and his mother Mar

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Shop & Win Success At The Late Night Shopping Event

With unpredictable weather attempting to dampen the festive spirit of the region, the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce and Markets at the Mosaic organisers assured the second 2024 Late Night Shopping event would go ahead, rain, hail or shine! On Thursday 19th December, a wonderful turnout filled Mercer Lane and surrounding precincts, with stalls retailing handmade delights, delicious treats, beautiful plants, fantastic florals, and more for all to enjoy. Shoppers flooded the streets, supporting

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Mangiamo, Beviamo E Cantiamo At The Australian Italian Festival

Ingham will soon be treated to another wonderful celebration of Italian culture with the return of the Australian Italian Festival scheduled for Saturday 7 June, and Sunday 8 June 2025! An annual celebration of all things food and culture, the Australian Italian Festival continues to make headlines across the state, with the atmosphere beautifully complimented by Ingham’s gorgeous TYTO wetlands and parklands. Since its establishment in 1995, the festival has grown exponentially with the suppor

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Graduation Night Excitement For Hinchinbrook Emergency Service Cadets

On Monday 9 December the Hinchinbrook Emergency Service Cadets had their graduation, acknowledging the hard work they have dedicated to the service. 18 Cadets received their end of year graduation certificates marking the completion of the 2024 Program, while one Senior Cadet who is now over 18, graduated the whole program, having been a cadet for the past four years. On the night all Cadets graduated the year and some received special awards. Keldon Fletcher was awarded the Don Prichard mem

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Christmas Events Across The Region

Hinchinbrook will soon be blooming with plenty of Christmas cheer this festive season, offering a host of exciting events for the entire community to enjoy!

The silly season will commence with the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, where residents are warmly encouraged to give back by donating toys, non-perishable items, or monetary contributions to support local families in need before Friday 6 December.

Shopping locally not only supports businesses but could also make you a winner with the Shop and Win in Hinchinbrook campaign, open until Saturday, 14 December where shoppers can enter the draw for exciting prizes simply by supporting participating businesses.

In the interest of completing your Christmas shopping early through a fabulously festive retail experience, Late Night Shopping will be held on Thursday, 28 November from 5pm to 9pm.

Music lovers can enjoy the charm of Forrest Beach Carols on Friday, 29 November, followed by the beloved Carols in the Park on Sunday, 1 December from 5pm to 9pm.

Seniors can join in the festivities with the Seniors Christmas Morning Tea on Friday, 6 December at 9am, and the celebrations continue with the Taylors Beach Christmas Party on Saturday, 7 December.

On Wednesday, 11 December, Lucinda Christmas Carols will stage magnificent music and joy, with the season wrapping up with Trebonne Christmas in the Park on Sunday, 15 December.

With such a vibrant lineup filled with music, food, and good company, Hinchinbrook promises to make this Christmas unforgettable! To view a full list of the upcoming community events, flick over to our Event Guide.

For more information, visit the Hinchinbrook Shire Council website or call 4776 4600.

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