Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyLocal farmers and industry representatives are continuing their fight for increased disaster relief funding as they struggle with the severe impacts of recent weather events.
At a recent meeting, concerns were raised about the urgent need to move from Category C to Category D assistance, which would provide greater financial support to those affected.
One major issue is the definition of a 'farmer' under the scheme. An example is if a business derives 51% of its gross income from its harvesting business and 49% from the farming business, it is deemed not eligible for farm business assistance. This has left some primary producers without financial aid, despite suffering significant damage to their farm. Many farming businesses undertake multiple activities to service debt and to make ends meet.
Representatives have been actively lobbying government officials at both state and federal levels to escalate the disaster classification. However, the process requires a recommendation from the state government before it can be approved by the Prime Minister. So far, despite four weeks passing since the disaster, no Category D funding has been granted, leaving affected farmers in a precarious situation.
QCAR Herbert District Manager Lawrence Di Bella said all farmers should apply for the current grant and they will continue to try and achieve Category D funding.
“This is some of the worst impact we have seen, especially on infrastructure, washouts, roads, and lands,” he added.
AgForce North Regional Director Michael Penna noted that during Cyclone Jasper north of Ingham received Category D funding within a week, but here in the Herbert District this disaster has been listed as Category C for four weeks.
AgForce North East Regional Manager Katie Malouf said if the grant does get upgraded to a Category D it will require additional paperwork, but a new grant will not be needed.
“They can start up their application now and then they can upgrade,” she said.
“They only get paid for what they spend. They've got to spend the money, then you give the receipts. It gets quantified that that is a receipt that you've spent on damage, and then you get the money back.”
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