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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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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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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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
Read the full storyThe Halifax Progress Association is thrilled to announce the success of their community raffle event, which brought together locals for six rounds of excitement, prizes, and celebration. The atmosphere was filled with joy as many lucky winners took home fantastic prizes, spreading smiles and cheer throughout the day.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Slipway for the amazing venue and Halifax Meats for their generous delicious hams, which were a highlight of the prizes as well as Halifax Pharmacy, Halifax SPAR and BWS Ingham for your amazing prizes,” said a Halifax Progress Association spokesperson.
“Your support added so much value to our event, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
“A special mention goes to the Lucinda Cove Resort for their lovely and thoughtful donation. Your contribution truly reflects the strength of community spirit and collaboration in our region.
“We also want to give a huge shoutout to Michelle from The Halipad for providing the amazing music that kept everyone entertained and in high spirits. Your talent added a lively and festive vibe to the entire day!
“It was heartwarming to see everyone come together and have the best time at this successful event. From the buzzing excitement of the raffles to the friendly faces that make Halifax such a wonderful place, today was a true celebration of community connection. Special mention must go to "Santa" for coming to visit!
“Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and volunteered to make this event unforgettable. Together, we continue to build a vibrant and supportive Halifax community.”
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