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 storyOn Friday January 17 – Sunday 19 January, the JL Kelly Theatre in Ingham is showing a series of blockbusters.
Kicking off the weekend is Heretic. In Heretic, watch actor Hugh Grant reinvent himself as two young missionaries knock on his door and become captured within his home.
On Saturday the live-action Lion King prequel Mufasa: The Lion King hits the screens, and it shows Mufasu, Simba’s father’s upbringing and how he came to be king of the Pride Lands.
Saturday evening Ridley Scott’s Gladiator from 2000 starring Russell Crowe gets its long-awaited sequel. In Gladiator 2 Lucius is filled with rage in his heart and the future of the empire is at stake. He looks to the past to find the strength and honour needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is shown on Sunday. The highly anticipated third film in the live-action trilogy is now hitting Ingham. The film picks up right where Sonic the Hedgehog 2 left off, with it bringing back Doctor Ivo Robotnik alongside two new villains: Gerald Robotnik and Keanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehog.
Musical and theatre fans will not miss out during the Mega Movie Weekend, on Sunday and the last showing of the weekend is the stage show Wicked, which has been brought to cinema screens.
Heretic (MA15+)
6.30pm Friday 17 January 2025
Mufasa: The Lion king (PG)
2.30pm Saturday 18 January 2025
Gladiator II (MA15+)
6.30pm Saturday 18 January 2025
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG)
10.30am Sunday 19 January 2025
Wicked (PG)
2.30pm Sunday 19 January 2025
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