No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyHinchinbrook Shire Council is inviting residents to sign up to Hinchinbrook H2O, the online portal supporting digital water meters is a major step forward in smarter, more efficient water management across the Shire.
Since its rollout in 2022, the project has been helping households and Council alike better understand and manage water usage.
Jointly funded by Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the Queensland Government through the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program, this initiative is part of Council’s long-term strategy to improve infrastructure and service delivery.
The new digital water meters provide real-time water usage data, transmitted every 60 minutes via a low-frequency radio signal — significantly weaker than a mobile phone signal and safe for residential areas.
Residents can access this data at any time through the Hinchinbrook H2O portal, giving them the power to monitor their water use, detect leaks early, and make informed decisions about their consumption.
Why Sign Up?
Depending on your property’s existing setup, you’ll receive either a full meter replacement or a retrofitted device — ensuring compatibility and seamless integration.
The system also monitors operational performance, including battery life, helping reduce long-term maintenance costs.
As the project continues, residents will receive updates on how to access and use their water data.
Contact Council via email at council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au, sign up at https://h2o.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call 4776 4600 if you require sign-up assistance or for more information.
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