Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyAs one of your local Councillors, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated staff who assisted the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG). To the Hinchinbrook Shire Council work force on the ground, together with our local contractors who responded very quickly and rose to the challenges that were in front of them. A special congratulations to Mayor Ramon Jayo, Deputy Mayor Mary Brown, CEO Mary-Anne, and our senior leadership team, including Michelle Webster, Chris Johnstone, and Disaster Management Officer Michelle Watts. I also extend my appreciation to the SES and all emergency services, along with the volunteers who supported the LDMG during this challenging time.
I understand that many in our community are feeling the weight of recent events as we now transition into the recovery phase. Mayor Ramon has addressed this in a recent article; however, I want to emphasise that if anyone feels overlooked or unheard, please do not hesitate to reach out. We have numerous services available, including the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre and the Community Hub at the TAFE Centre, which are ready to assist you.
Council has faced significant waste management challenges following the disaster. Thankfully, with the foresight of our Infrastructure and Utility Services team under Chris Johnstone’s management, we have arranged for a shredder to help reduce this waste efficiently. This will extend the life of Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre considerably, saving our rate payers in the future. The shredding operation is a collaborative initiative, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), ensuring a more sustainable future for the region.
Rest assured, the Councillors are tirelessly advocating on your behalf both during recovery efforts and with government departments and community groups. While the journey to recovery will take time, I firmly believe in the resilience and compassion of our community. We are known for our ability to lend a helping hand and support one another through difficult times. Together, we will rebuild and emerge stronger.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our community.
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