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
Read the full storyWith 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
Read the full storyIngham 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
Read the full storyOn 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 storyAre you looking for a way to get active, have fun, and meet new people? The Ingham Tennis Association is the place to be for social tennis fixtures that promise friendly competition and a chance to get fitter while enjoying a laugh.
Here’s a look at the weekly tennis schedule:
• Monday Night Pickleball: Join in for social games starting at 6:30pm. No need to sign up in advance - just turn up and enjoy some friendly play. For more information, call Gordon on 0409 092 058.
• Tuesday Night Singles and Doubles: Starting at 6:30pm, this session features both singles and doubles matches in a 3-person team format. Play a variety of games and enjoy a fun night of tennis. For details, contact Steve on 0488 763 270.
• Thursday Night Doubles: If doubles tennis is your thing, head down to the courts at 6:30pm. This session features a 4-person team format, making it perfect for those looking for a social, fast-paced game. Call Richard at 0428 152 125 for more information.
• Wednesday Morning Ladies' Doubles: A relaxed and friendly doubles session for ladies, starting at 8:30am. If you’re interested, call Belinda on 0417 782 227 to join in the fun.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, these social fixtures are a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy the wonderful sport of tennis.
Pickleball is a new sport and great for all ages - just turn up on a Monday night and have some fun!