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 has officially adopted its new Corporate Plan for 2025–2030 – and it’s one that’s proudly shaped by our community, for our community.
Called Shaping the Hinchinbrook Way, this plan sets out a clear path for the next five years, focused on what matters most to locals: stronger services, more local jobs, improved infrastructure, and protecting the lifestyle we all love.
More than 2,000 people from across the Shire had their say through the Liveability 2035 Strategy, making this one of the biggest conversations we’ve ever had with our community. What you told us helped lay the foundation for this plan, and now, we’re getting on with making it happen.
Mayor Ramon Jayo said the plan is all about action and opportunity.
“We’ve heard loud and clear what our community wants, and this plan is our commitment to delivering on that,” Mayor Jayo said. “It’s a practical, forward-looking approach that reflects the energy, identity, and aspirations of our Shire.”
Built around four big themes – Connected, Resilient, Authentic, and Aspirational – the plan lays out key projects and actions Council will deliver in partnership with government, industry, and of course, you – our community.
From boosting flood resilience and housing supply, to creating more open spaces and improving digital access, the Plan is designed to make Hinchinbrook an even better place to live, work, and visit.
Council CEO Mary-Anne Uren said it’s also a message to potential investors and partners.
“This Plan shows we’re a region with direction, ambition, and a strong community behind us,” she said.
“Our Council team is ready to deliver, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. It’s a roadmap for the future – one built on local voices, local pride, and a shared vision for where we’re going.
“On behalf of Council, thank you to everyone who took the time to get involved and help shape the future of our beautiful Hinchinbrook.”
The new Corporate Plan will start guiding Council’s budgets and priorities from 1 July 2025. Visit hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/corporate-publications-and-reports/corporate-plan to view the plan on Council’s website.
https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/corporate-publications-and-reports/corporate-plan/
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