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Click here to find out moreCongratulations Rini Dallavanzi, Maraka Queen and Maraka Princess Announced and Upcoming Movies
Congratulations Rini Dallavanzi - Award Nomination
Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre (HVIC) Volunteer, Rini Dallavanzi, has been nominated for an award at the North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards.
Rini is nominated in the Individual Award Category for ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer’.
This award category aims to recognise exceptional contributions to the Townsville North Queensland tourism industry by an individual.
Rini has been volunteering at the HVIC for 30 years this year, and also celebrated her 90th birthday in May 2023.
Rini has a wealth of knowledge about the Hinchinbrook region and is a passionate ambassador for Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
Her ongoing commitment and enthusiasm towards volunteering has made her a valuable and irreplaceable member of the HVIC team.
The awards take place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Friday 10 November 2023.
Maraka Festivities
The Maraka festivities on Saturday 28 October 2023 were once again well patronised from the Fence Painting and Tropical Vets Pet Parade on Saturday morning, to the amazing floats in the procession, the fireworks and park activities in Rotary Park on Saturday evening.
Congratulations to Maraka Princess Luciana Briceno and runner up Gypsy Marshall.
Congratulations also to Allanis Melvin crowned 2023 Maraka Queen, and runner up Eliza Carr.
Council hopes all Queen and Princess entrants enjoyed their time and grow from the experience.
Containers for Change Scheme Expansion
Council would like to remind all residents and visitors that from Wednesday 1 November 2023, glass wine and spirit bottles will become eligible for the 10c refund through the Containers for Change program.
With the economic and environmental benefits of this program already flowing to our community, the expansion to include large glass spirit and wine bottles can only be seen as a plus.
These benefits continue to include:
- A cleaner environment with reduced litter;
- Huge cost savings on the energy needed to make new glass vs containers made from recycled glass;
- A reduction in water and air pollution from glass produced by recycled material;
- Savings to ratepayers by reducing the space taken up in landfill by containers, which extends the life of the facility; and
- The financial benefits to individual and groups through the 10c refund scheme.
Council urges everyone to embrace this change and recycle right.
Five Nights at Freddy’s (M)
A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
During his first night on the job, he realises that the night shift won't be so easy to get through.
Date: Friday 17 November 2023
Time: 6.30pm
Where: JL Kelly Theatre
76 Townsville Road Ingham
Cost: $10 - $15
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG)
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS.
Date: Saturday 18 November 2023
Time: 10.30am
Where: JL Kelly Theatre
Cost: $10 - $15
A Haunting in Venice (M)
In post World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance.
But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer.
Date: Saturday 18 November 2023
Time: 2.30pm
Where: JL Kelly Theatre
Cost: $10 - $15
Expend4bles (MA15+)
A new generation of stars join the world's top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Expend4bles.
Date: Saturday 18 November 2023
Time: 6.30pm
Where: JL Kelly Theatre
Cost: $10 - $15
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (PG)
The Portokalos family gather for a poignant family reunion in a quaint Greek village to honour the cherished final wish of the dearly departed family patriarch, Gus Portokalos.
Date: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: 10.30am
Where: JL Kelly Theatre
Cost: $10 - $15
Killers of the Flower Moon (M)
Members of the Osage tribe in the United States are murdered under mysterious circumstances in the 1920s, sparking a major F.B.I. investigation involving J. Edgar Hoover.
Date: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: 2.30pm
Where: JL Kelly Theatre
Cost: $10 - $15
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