This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyThe short-term dredging project at the Cardwell and One Mile Creek Boat Ramp in Port Hinchinbrook, is finally underway. This emergency dredging project, managed by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC), has been made possible through $1.5 million in federal funding.
I recently attended the site and met with Glen Black of AMA Marine Coastal Services, the contractor carrying out the project. Despite a few small mechanical and environmental hiccups, the project was progressing as planned and it has been estimated that works should be completed in approximately four weeks.
Although this dredging project won’t restore all tidal access it was the option the CCRC decided to go with as dredging under 1000 cubic meters required less stringent environmental approvals from the State.
While this dredging work addresses some of the immediate navigational challenges at the boat ramp, I remain focused on the bigger picture of a long-term solution for Port Hinchinbrook. My vision is for Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook to once again thrive as a premier destination on the Cassowary Coast.
Through ongoing discussions with Economic Development Queensland and the new LNP government, the goal is to see the Port Hinchinbrook remediated into a saleable asset with a robust governance framework in place. This would ensure the entire area can thrive, providing benefits for all stakeholders.
It's important to celebrate the successes of Port Hinchinbrook as they occur, and this includes the recent opening of the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP). This milestone marks a key achievement in the overall normalisation process of Port Hinchinbrook. With this critical infrastructure in place, we are one step closer to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the entire Cardwell region and the surrounding communities.
Contributed with thanks to Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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