Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyEnsuring that all of Hinchinbrook has access to a doctor when they need it most is a priority of mine. Over two years, the former Cardwell Family Practice’s future has been in limbo with NQPHN, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Federal Government and State Government working collaboratively to keep the doors open.
Finally, a long-term solution has been reached. I recently joined the Cardwell community to celebrate the transition of Cardwell Medical Practice back to a privately run service. The practice will now be supported by Ingham Family Medical Practice and staffed by a locally based team.
This achievement is the result of strong advocacy and collaboration among NQPHN, Townsville Hospital and Health Service, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, the Hon. Bob Katter, and myself. These efforts began in 2023, following the announcement that the Cardwell Family Practice intended to close.
Now, with support from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Thin Markets initiative, Cardwell Medical Practice (formerly Cardwell Family Practice) officially transitioned to a private practice on 1 July 2025.
A sincere thank you goes to Dr. Brett Scott and his team for their dedication and efforts in making this transition possible, ensuring that local patients continue to have access to GP services in Cardwell.
This is a clear example of what can be achieved when all three levels of government work collaboratively for the benefit of the people they represent.
While this milestone is a celebration for Cardwell, the broader battle is not over. Patients across the electorate are still reporting wait times of over three weeks to see a GP. The current wave of winter illnesses is undoubtedly adding further pressure to the ongoing General Practitioner (GP) shortage being felt in Hinchinbrook and across the state.
GPs are facing challenges in recruiting doctors to regional areas, so we will continue working with the Federal Government, NQPHN, and other key stakeholders to focus on recruitment.
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