By Amanda Wright The 2025 Federal Budget was never just about dollars and cents—it was about the direction Australia takes in the years ahead. Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ latest budget, delivered on 25 March, makes clear where the Albanese government believes that the future lies: in cost-of-living relief, housing, and a transition to a more sustainable economy. But with an election now set for 3 May, it’s impossible to ignore the political stakes. Is this a responsible economic plan or a budget de
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When disastrous floods swept through the region in February, the town of Ingham found itself in a crisis unlike any it had seen in recent memory with devastating flood waters surpassing the levels they reached in the historic floods of 1967. Amidst the chaos of the floods the local medical practices Hinchinbrook Healthcare and Ingham Family Medical Practice banded together in times of uncertainty and provided a glimmer of light to Ingham residents, demonstrating remarkable resilience and resour
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Victoria grew up in Brisbane and went on to pursue a Cert III in Business Administration while also qualifying as a swimming teacher through AustSwim. Their career path led them to roles as a receptionist and swimming instructor, where they worked hard to fund their Diploma of Arts. Later serving as an editor for a medical journal at Queensland University of Technology, Victoria further sharpened their writing and editorial skills. Victoria's family live in Macknade and moving to the reg
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A striking symbol of resilience and awareness now stands along the highway in Ingham—its vivid blue branches reaching out as a reminder that no one has to struggle in silence. The Blue Tree Project, a national initiative aimed at breaking the stigma around mental health, found a home in the town in July 2023, thanks to a collaborative community effort. Councillor Donna Marbelli first saw a Blue Tree while driving between Townsville and Ingham and knew the town needed one of its own. The search
Read the full storyWednesday 4 December
Official Launch of Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper
Wednesday 5pm
Join the team behind your Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper for an evening of celebrations with guest speaker, the Premier of Queensland, David Crisafulli, also in attendance!
RSL Club
Wednesday 4 December
Save Mount Fox from Industrialisation Movie Premier
Wednesday 6pm
Residents of the Hinchinbrook region are invited to attend a community event aimed at raising awareness about proposed industrial developments in the Mount Fox area as organised by Rainforest Reserves Australia.
Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
Thursday 5 December
Computer Skills Class
Thursday 10am
Upgrade your computer skills with free classes at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library! Advanced classes run from 10am to 11:30am, and beginner classes from 12pm to 1:30pm every Thursday (excluding school holidays). RSVP essential. For details, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call 4776 4600.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Thursday 5 December
Playtime at the Library
Thursday 10:30am
Playtime is a fun-filled, 30-minute session which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children aged 0 to 5 years old. Join in on the fun at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on the first, second and fourth Thursday of each month!
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Friday 6 December
Christmas in Hinchinbrook Christmas Seniors Morning Tea
Friday 9am
The time has come for the annual Christmas Seniors Morning Tea, and the community is warmly welcomed to come together for a morning of entertainment, dancing, singing, carols, and more!
Hinchinbrook Shire Hall
Saturday 7 December
Palm Creek parkrun
Saturday 7am
Celebrate one year of Palm Creek parkrun events on Saturday 7 December! Held each Saturday, parkrun stands as a fantastic free community event where locals and visitors can walk, run or volunteer to achieve your goals for 2024 and beyond! Register for free at www.parkrun.com.au and be part of celebrating such a fantastic anniversary!
Palm Creek, Eleanor Street Ingham
Saturday 7 December
Christmas Hoy & Cent Sale – Leukaemia Foundation Ingham Branch
Saturday 12:30pm
The community is invited to come along for an afternoon of Christmas cheer at the Ingham Bowls Club for the Leukaemia Foundation Ingham Branch’s Christmas Hoy & Cent Sale! The afternoon will see plenty of raffles, a monster cent sale, and a bar with tickets at just $5 each, which includes FREE Hoy & Afternoon Tea.
Ingham Bowls Club
Saturday 7 December
Taylors Beach Progress Association Carols
Saturday 5pm
Celebrate the festive season with an evening filled with carols at the 2024 Taylors Beach Christmas Party!
Progress Park Taylors Beach
Saturday 7 December
Cardwell Christmas Carols
Saturday 5pm
An evening overflowing with festivities awaits at the Cardwell Community Hall with plenty of fantastic events set to have the whole family buzzing with Christmas spirit. Children can enjoy creative craft activities and a sausage sizzle from 5pm, with carols and Christmas performances by Cardwell Choir, Snowy, Dennis King and more commencing from 6pm. Santa will then make his grand arrival at 7:30pm were attendees will have the opportunity to take their family photos with the jolly man himself!
Cardwell Community Hall
Sunday 8 December
Ingham Raintree Community Markets
Sunday 7am
Complete your Christmas shopping in style with the Inghan Raintree Community Markets held at Rotary Park from 7am to 12pm on Sunday 8 December!
Rotary Park
Saturday 8 December
End of Season Golf Ambrose
Sunday 10am
A fantastic day for friends to come together to enjoy a fun round of golf!
Ingham Golf Club
Wednesday 11 December
Lucinda Christmas Carols
Wednesday 4:30pm
Come along for an afternoon and evening overflowing with festivities at the 2024 Lucinda Christmas Carols! Twilight Markets will commence from 4:30pm with FREE face painting and ballon twisting available as well as food and drinks for purchase. Carols will begin at 6:30pm as well as entertainment from local performers.
Borello Park Lucinda
Thursday 12 December
Computer Skills Class
Thursday 10am
Upgrade your computer skills with free classes at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library! Advanced classes run from 10am to 11:30am, and beginner classes from 12pm to 1:30pm every Thursday (excluding school holidays). RSVP essential. For details, email library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call 4776 4600.
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Thursday 12 December
Playtime at the Library
Thursday 10:30am
Playtime is a fun-filled, 30-minute session which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children aged 0 to 5 years old. Join in on the fun at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on the first, second and fourth Thursday of each month!
Hinchinbrook Shire Library
Saturday 14 December
Palm Creek parkrun
Saturday 7am
Held each Saturday, parkrun stands as a fantastic free community event where locals and visitors can walk, run or volunteer to achieve your goals for 2024 and beyond! Register for free at www.parkrun.com.au.
Palm Creek, Eleanor Street Ingham
Saturday 14 December
Conroy Hall Markets
Saturday 7:30am
The community is invited to enjoy a variety of stalls at the Conroy Markets organised by the Anglican Ministry Unit of Hinchinbrook. Breakfast, and morning tea will also be on offer for attendees.
Conroy Hall
Saturday 14 December
St Peter’s Halifax P&F Christmas Raffles Event
Saturday 11am
Join the festivities with hams, seafood, meat trays and more up for grabs at St Peter’s Halifax P&F Christmas Raffles Event! Children can enjoy a chat and photos with Santa and his trusty Elf as well as a FREE jumping castle, playground, and time in the pool!
Halifax Hotel
Sunday 15 December
Halifax Ham Raffles
Sunday 11am
The Halifax Progress and Tourism Association’s 2024 Halifax Ham Raffles will be held at the Slipway Dungeness on 15 December from 11am!
Slipway Dungeness
Sunday 15 December
Trebonne Christmas in the Park
Sunday 5pm
A magical afternoon and evening of Christmas festivities will ignite Trebonne Park from 5pm to 8pm!
Trebonne Park
Tuesday 17 December
Creative Art Adventure: Monoprinting and Acrylics Workshop
Tuesday 1pm
Join a fun filled 2-hour workshop designed especially for primary school children aged 8 to 12 years old facilitated by local artist, Kristina Fontana.
TYTO Regional Art Gallery
Wednesday 18 December
Paul Klee Inspired Multi-Medium Workshop
Wednesday 9am
Calling all young artists aged between 13 to 18! Join a dynamic 2 – 3-hour workshop and dive into the playful and imaginative word of Paul Klee.
TYTO Regional Art Gallery
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