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
Read the full storyWith 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
Read the full storyIngham 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
Read the full storyOn 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 Herbert River Junior Crushers are on the lookout for passionate and skilled coaches to lead their teams into an exciting 2025 rugby league season.
The club is seeking dedicated individuals to coach boys' and girls' teams across all age groups, from Mini League (5 to 7 years old) through to U18s Boys and U17s Girls.
Whether you're an experienced mentor or an aspiring coach ready to make your mark, this is your opportunity to join a vibrant community and help develop the next generation of rugby league talent.
Age groups in need of coaches include:
🏈 Mini League (5-7 years)
🌞 U8s
🎉 U9s
🙋♂️ U10s
✅️ U11s
👌 U12s (Boys and Girls)
😎 U13s
🫡 U14s (Boys and Girls)
😁 U15s (Boys)
✨️ U16s (Boys)
🏉 U17s (Girls)
🥇 U18s (Boys)
If you’ve ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of coaching greats like Wayne Bennett or Craig Bellamy, the Crushers want to hear from you!
Applications close at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2024. To apply, email your coaching credentials and expression of interest to hrjuniorrugbyleague@gmail.com.
Join the Crushers in their mission to make the 2025 season a success and foster a love for the game.