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 storyThe Ingham Branch of the Leukemia Foundation held their Christmas Hoy at the Ingham Bowls Club on the 7th December and it was a huge success, with 125 people attending, money was raised to help families in the Townsville Hospital Freemasons Units.
The Christmas Hoy is the Ingham Branch of the Leukemia Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and with the money raised the team usually buy hampers for patients battling Leukemia, but President Janice Leach said they did something different this year.
“For each family in the units, we have purchased a $50 gift voucher so they can purchase something of their choice,” she said.
“It is nice to be able to give to somebody and make a Christmas for everyone.”
Money for the gift vouchers was raised during the Christmas Hoy raffles.
There are 18 unis at the Townsville Hospital that the Ingham Leukemia Foundation support, and they do more than just Christmas gifts once a year. Recently, they assisted in getting a house cleaned for woman’s home that had been in the hospital for six months, so she arrived home to a clean house. They have also supplied units with televisions, or other home comforts that patients may need.
Janice added that they like to ensure all money raised is spent locally.
“We like to keep our money in our local district, because the business houses here are really wonderful,” said Janice.
“We are extremely grateful to our local businesses for their very generous donations towards our cause.”
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