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 storyThe Noorla Bowls Club held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday, drawing a strong turnout from its members. With the meeting concluded, the new committee for the upcoming year was announced:
• Patron: Johnny Leonardi
• President: G. Accornero
• Assistant President: R. Rose
• Secretary: P. Menegon
• Vice Secretary: C. Mugica
• Treasurer: J. Girgenti
• Games Directors: Men – J. Mugica; Ladies – S. Pizzi
• Greens Director: N. Craven
• Men’s Selectors: G. Accornero, T. Garate, K. Wegert
• Ladies’ Selectors: G. Bison, R. Rose, C. Hewitt
• Provedores: Men – G. Rose; Ladies – C. Hewitt
• NQ Delegates: G. Accornero, S. Pizzi
• Publicity Officer: G. Bison
The club also celebrated the conclusion of its Jackpot Pairs competition, which saw 12 teams face off under the North Queensland heat. The day’s winners were Ronnie Williams and Michael May, while the jackpot prize was claimed by Rink 5’s R. Rose, G. Rose, A. Carr, and T. Garate.
Despite the hot conditions, the event was a great success, with players enjoying the games and camaraderie. Congratulations to all the participants and the new committee members, and here’s to another fantastic year at Noorla Bowls Club!
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