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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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 storyResidents of the Hinchinbrook Shire are invited to take part in a FREE six-week-long Responsible Tenancy Workshop, proudly hosted by the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.
Kicking off on the 2nd of June, the weekly sessions will be held each Monday from 9:30am to 12pm at The Hinchinbrook Community Centre, located at 71 Townsville Road, Ingham. The workshop is open to everyone in the community and aims to equip tenants with essential knowledge and confidence when it comes to renting a home.
The program will cover and explore vital topics such as entering and maintaining a tenancy, understanding key rental documents, knowing your rights as a tenant, and more to help strengthen tenant’s understanding of today’s rental market.
Attendees will gain practical, real-world insights into navigating the rental market, making the sessions perfect for first-time renters, families, and anyone wanting to brush up on their tenancy knowledge.
Light refreshments will be provided at each session, and bookings are essential. To secure a place, RSVP by calling the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre on 4776 1822.
WHAT: FREE Tenancy Workshop.
WHEN: Weekly from Monday the 2nd of June, 9:30am to 12pm.
WHERE: The Hinchinbrook Community Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham.
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