Community Day last Thursday brought together everyone from juniors to seniors, and a few firemen, to enjoy the formal re-opening of the community facilities at TYTO. There was story time and robotics, along with computer classes and colouring. The cake was cut and councillors and community alike enjoyed the sweetness of jovial conversations among the stacks of the beloved library.
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In a heartening reminder of the value of rural health care, the Ingham Health Service recently celebrated nine years since the reopening of its maternity service — and what better way to mark the occasion than with the birth of four babies in just 24 hours? On the 7th and 8th of April, four mothers; Giorgia Firmi, Marites Carao, Hannah Bestmann, and Leah Dingwell, welcomed their little ones into the world, creating a unique bond not only between their babies, but among themselves as part of thi
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An elusive and endangered species, the mahogany glider is receiving new hope thanks to a collaborative conservation effort underway in North Queensland. The project, centred south of Ingham, is helping to link critical glider habitat while also delivering rare sightings of the species in the wild. Indigenous ranger Chris Muriata is one of the few people lucky enough to see a mahogany glider in its natural habitat. “To finally see one – it made me happy,” he says. “It was in vegetation at the
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There was a real sense of celebration in the air as United Petroleum Ingham officially reopened its doors this week, a welcome sight for many a traveller and local alike. United Petroleum’s General Manager of Retail, Grant McGregor, said, “We have eagerly reopened the doors of our Ingham site and extend a warm invitation to the community to experience the unparalleled quality and convenience we offer. As one of Australia's fastest-growing fuel and convenience brands, United Petroleum is excited
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Snap Send Solve is a free app that makes it quick and easy to report issues to your local council using your iPhone or Android device. You can also use it to submit general requests or feedback.
Whether it’s illegal rubbish dumping, a damaged street sign, or another local concern, Snap Send Solve lets you capture and report the issue straight from your smartphone.
How it works:
The app uses your phone’s GPS to identify your local council and provide relevant contact details. When you send a report, your email and phone number are included so Hinchinbrook Shire Council can follow up with you directly.
You know your neighbourhood best, so if something doesn’t look right, let us know. We rely on your reports to help keep our Shire safe, clean, and running smoothly.
Use the app to report:
• Street lights not working
• Dumped rubbish
• Wandering or aggressive dogs
• Graffiti or vandalism
• Footpath damage or potholes
• Road safety issues
• Or anything else needing attention
Just Snap, Send, and Solve — take a photo and submit your report in a few simple steps.
Free to download from the App Store and Google Play, Snap Send Solve removes the guesswork from reporting local issues. It helps councils and other authorities respond more efficiently, and empowers the whole community to help look after our shared spaces.
Need help in person? Visit our Customer Service Centre at 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, for assistance with enquiries, requests, applications, registrations, permits, or rates payments.
You can also report issues online via the Customer Service section at www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. For urgent matters, please call 07 4776 4600.
It’s always a pleasure to pick up a copy of Hinchinbrook Life and see everything that’s been happening — and what’s coming up — in our beautiful Shire. Thanks again for the opportunity to connect.
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