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 storyCouncil is taking advantage of the beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying lately to bring our town back to life with our parks and gardens looking lovely and full of colour.
The Feral Pig Aerial Shoot of our coastal wetlands took place on Monday 2 June and Wednesday 3 June 2025. 86 feral pigs were controlled within our Shire’s sensitive coastal wetlands and national park areas that boundary nearby cane fields. The reason these areas are managed by aerial means is because of terrain that can’t easily be managed by normal control measures. This shoot is carried out biannually in May, June, November and December. The Hinchinbrook Community Feral Pig Management Program also continues to assist all landholders to manage feral pigs across the shire. Anyone requiring assistance is urged to contact Council’s Biosecurity Team on 4776 4088.
This week, the National weed eradication team from South Johnstone are in town assisting with the surveys for our eradication species, Mikania vine. Areas at 3 of our most recently active sites along the Herbert will be focused on.
Council’s Biosecurity team, in partnership with Terrain and local landholders, have commenced control of weed species in mahogany glider habitat south of Helens Hill. This project is funded through the Threatened Species Recovery Action Grant, funded by the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.
Pond Apple control in the lower Herbert will continue from early July. Council Officers choose this time of year to control Pond Apple as it is easier to identify because of the emergence of the brightly coloured flower. Biosecurity Officers will be putting ant traps in Council assets of concern to look for Yellow Crazy Ants. We haven’t found any in the Shire yet, but if anyone is concerned about Yellow Crazy Ants in their area, please let us know so we can check it out.
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