Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyOn Saturday, 19 July 2025, our proactive public spaces and Waste Education teams coordinated a Coastal Clean Up in Lucinda. They were joined by local residents and organisations to remove residual flood waste and rubbish in the mangrove areas along Dungeness Road, Lucinda Road and beaches out to the new spit.
A total of just over 1.1 tonnes of flood debris and other waste was collected by enthusiastic volunteers. Items removed included tyres, a canoe and part of a queen-sized bed ensemble. It was also great to have three of my fellow Councillors participate in the event.
Following the clean up, the Lucinda Progress Association generously provided a sausage sizzle and refreshments for volunteers. Thank you to Council, Herbert River Catchment and Landcare Group, Herbert River Improvement Trust, Girringun Aboriginal Corporation and Ingham Rod and Reel Club for their support.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to secure their loads, particularly when leaving our beautiful coastal areas towing a boat or trailer. Interestingly, one volunteer even found a $20 note beside the road.
In other positive news, the presence of Navua sedge rust is increasing in our shire. This biological control appears to be effective where it has taken hold, reducing seed production, weakening the plant and in some cases leading to plant death. Where rust is visible, it is recommended not to disturb the sedge to allow the rust to spread naturally. Rust spores are dispersed by wind, so we hope to see its continued spread across the region.
Where rust is not present, landholders are encouraged to control Navua sedge using a registered herbicide in accordance with label directions. For more information, please contact Council’s Biosecurity Team on 4776 4088.
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