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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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 storyWith the challenging start to the year, it is warming to see new shops opening, along with new ideas across the town.
Out of challenges, opportunities present themselves, and it is commendable that these new business owners have opened up shop at the best time of the year, when many travellers stop and sample what our great district has to offer.
We have also recently seen some business owners relocate to new locations, continuing to deliver their unique business services to the community and visitors. To existing business operators, it is also admirable, despite the challenges from the start of the year.
Our shire is known for its resilience and determination; we must continue to drive forward with positive outcomes being the goal. Whilst some buildings and shopfronts are amid restoration work or insurance repairs, there are still some businesses looking to reopen after being displaced.
Some of these businesses require particular shop requirements, with larger areas under roof. As restoration work progresses with repairs to buildings, we trust this may free up shop space for these businesses to reopen, or for more new businesses to seize the opportunity and open new shops.
Assistance for business remains in place, and if you wish to talk about what assistance is available, I would urge you to visit the Hinchinbrook Information and Referral Centre at 73–81 Lannercost Street.
On another note, I must congratulate our parks and gardens team for making the town look great. Unfortunately, there are some who don’t share the same sense of pride in our town, with some acts of senseless vandalism occurring lately. This is frustrating and takes time, effort, and money to repair.
If you happen to see any such negative activity taking place around the town, please report it to Police or to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
Until next time, take care and stay safe, everyone.
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