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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Hitch-n-Ride Horse Sports Club Celebrates Achievements in Style

The Hitch-n-Ride Horse Sports Club hosted an incredible event last week that brought riders of all ages together to compete, celebrate, and showcase their equestrian skills. With generous sponsorships and an impressive array of awards, the day was a roaring success, honouring participants across various age groups and disciplines.

Special thanks go to Lorna & Peter Lino for sponsoring the Led-In Medallions and Nutrien Ag Solutions Ingham for donating honeybee bags. Gear bags for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place were skilfully crafted by Sam Sellick, adding a personal touch to the event.

Age Group Results
Under 10
   • 1st: Lotti Duffy
   • 2nd: Mia Carr

10 - Under 13
   • 1st: Ruby Shaw
   • 2nd: Casey Celotto
   • 3rd: Benson Duffy

13–Under 15
   • 1st: Layne Biasi
   • 2nd: Krystal Taylor
   • 3rd: Annabell Butterworth

Junior Novice
   • 1st: Stevie Biasi
   • 2nd: Chloe Celotto
   • 3rd: Alexis Catasti

15–Under 18
   • 1st: Lilly Shaw

Opens
   • 1st: Ian Turner
   • 2nd: Sam Sellick
   • 3rd: Hayley Quartero

Special Awards
Horsemanship Buckles
   • U10: Chloe Celotto
   • U18: Ruby Shaw

Most Improved Saddle Pads recipients: Alexis Catasti, Elena Botto, Mia Carr, Casey Celotto, Krystal Taylor, and Charlene Taylor.

Encouragement Awards recipients: Archer Carr, and Benson Duffy.

The Hitch-n-Ride Horse Sports Club extends heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors, participants, and supporters who made the event a success. Congratulations to all winners for their exceptional performances and sportsmanship!

Contributed with thanks to the Hitch-n-Ride Horse Sports Club.

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