Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Shire Success Scores of locals and travellers flocked to TYTO Wetlands as Tasman Turtle returned with craft, food, activities, and family fun. With a rock climbing wall, circus acts, laser tag, pony rides, and a petting zoo, there was something for everyone. Music filled the air, even getting Tasman dancing, and the park buzzed from start to finish. Faces were covered with ice cream and fairy floss, but most importantly big smiles. Deputy Mayor Mary Brown happily remark
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Two respected members of the Hinchinbrook region have been named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, receiving national recognition for their dedication to the community and their service over many years. Patrick Brown, Officer in Charge at the Ingham Ambulance Station, has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal, one of the highest honours available to an Australian paramedic. With 46 years of experience, most of it in rural and regional Queensland, Mr Brown has long been regarded as a stea
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By Victoria Velton In the quiet coastal town of Taylor’s Beach, Jayden McNeill is solving more than just colorful puzzles; he’s solved his way to global recognition. A Rubik’s Cube champion with international acclaim, McNeill’s story is one of perseverance, precision, and passion. It all started when a seven-year-old Jayden received a Rubik’s Cube for Christmas. Like many, he shelved it after failing to solve it. But years later, inspired by classmates in high school, he revisited the cube and
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A Tool For Real-World Readiness When most people hear “LARPing” (Live Action Role-Playing), images of medieval knights and fantasy creatures might spring to mind. But for a growing community in Townsville, LARPing has evolved far beyond weekend cosplay, it’s becoming a valuable tool for real-world training and personal growth. The newly launched Townsville chapter of Swordcraft, Australia’s largest medieval battle and role-playing game, brings enthusiasts together every fortnight. What began as
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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