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 storyHappy Easter Hinchinbrook, I cannot believe that it is that time of year once again. I hope everyone has the time and opportunity to be able to catch up with family and friends if possible and the weather finally improves.
The February 2025 floods triggered the activation of Council’s Disaster Recovery Subgroups. As Chair of the Hinchinbrook Recovery Group Infrastructure Subgroup, I want to highlight its role: coordinating the recovery of housing, buildings, and essential infrastructure like power, water, transport, and communications across the region.
Once a disaster event is declared, funding programs such as Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) are announced, which is administered by Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA). DRFA programs allow organisations to assess the damage that may have occurred during an event, make submissions, coordinate and manage the restoration and repairs and finalise claims through the project acquittal process.
Residents may have already noticed some repair work carried out, such as clearing of debris, pothole patching, cleaning of table drains and minor grading along some roads. These activities are being undertaken as emergency works, a priority of this program is to temporarily repair an essential public asset to enable safe operation.
Subsequent Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) require submissions to be made to QRA for approval of funding. Once a submission has been assessed and approved, the procurement process for the restoration works will begin.
Once again it is great to be able to pick up a copy of Hinchinbrook Life and read through what has been and what will be happening throughout our Shire. Thank you for the opportunity once again.
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