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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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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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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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
Read the full storyNeil Roberts has held an integral role in the daily operations of Ingham Agencies since 2008, and prides himself on his adaptability to move with the company’s fast paced environment and continuous advancements.
Coordinating and overseeing the company’s transportation operations, Neil manages all dispatch and receiving processes to ensure Ingham Agencies continues serving the East Coast of Australia.
“I’ve been in this position for five years and with the company for sixteen years, and I bring a lot of skills from my past careers to my current job, and I enjoy keeping my end up,” shared Neil.
Prior to joining the team, Neil’s previous career in engineering granted him a world of experience and opportunities to build upon and expand both his skillset and knowledge base, furthermore, making him a valuable asset to Ingham Agencies. Having lived in both Tully and Ayr before relocating to Ingham in the early 2000’s, Neil holds a unique understanding of the areas Ingham Agencies services outside of the immediate community.
“Sometimes, just prior to the cane season, the pressure is enormous, with so many people requiring products to get machines ready and running the best they can, and part of my job is making sure each of those bits and pieces get where they need to go, and its satisfying watching the company grow,” added Neil.
In his current position, Neil ensures each customer’s needs are meet in a timely, and organised manner and prioritises acknowledging the same high standards of operation and customer service set by Michael’s parents thirty years ago.
“Ingham Agencies sources products from all over the world, and for a small company, their reach is quite large,” explained Neil.
“I have noticed this company has grown exponentially - it seems to be growing each year, and I think it’s a thriving business that’s just going to keep growing stronger.”
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