The Tyto Conference Centre was filled with joy, pride, and absolute cuteness overload on Saturday May 17, as Hinchinbrook celebrated its annual Baby Welcome Ceremony. Held in the beautiful wetlands, the event marked a record turnout, with 50 newborns officially welcomed into the community. Mayor of Hinchinbrook, Ramon Jayo, expressed his delight at the overwhelming participation, saying, "It's amazing to see, we normally have in 30-40 but today we have 50 babies to welcome. We are very pleased
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by Victoria Velton Harry Berger and Stephanie Hubinger’s lives are deeply intertwined with their hometown. From their humble beginnings to their impactful roles in the region, their story is one of dedication, resilience, and community spirit. Harry Berger, originally from Western Australia, arrived in the area in 1959 as part of his military service with the Army’s Survey Corps. His work in surveying and mapping was vital for opening up the region. Harry’s team played a pivotal role in recordi
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Lucinda recently found itself in the national spotlight as the Today Show rolled into town as part of their regional roadshow. Host Tim Davies and his crew brought a vibrant energy to the community, showcasing the unique charm and warmth that Lucinda and the surrounding areas have to offer. For Tim Davies, it was a welcome return to a place he holds dear. "It's my second time here, and it's been so good to come back and experience the lifestyle here," he said. "It's been great being in the regi
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The countdown is on! The highly anticipated Link2Country Expo, presented by CANEGROWERS, is just around the corner, making its debut on May 23rd and 24th at the Ingham Showgrounds. This action-packed, two-day event is set to bring the agricultural sector to life, connecting local communities to hands-on experiences, career opportunities, and much more. With just a week to go, excitement is building as preparations for the event come to a close. The expo will feature trade stalls hosted by indus
Read the full storyWith environmental approvals now secured for the Dungeness rock wall and dredging project, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto says the ball is now firmly in the State Government’s court, calling for urgent funding commitments to deliver long-overdue marine infrastructure upgrades across the region.
Mr Dametto said securing environmental and planning approvals was often the hardest part of delivering major regional projects; “Much of the heavy lifting has been done with navigating environmental regulations, planning requirements, and departmental red tape.” He said that “Now it’s time for the Government to step up on a number of Hinchinbrook marine projects that are costed and simply need funding to get construction started.”
The Dungeness project, costed at $12 million, will dredge the Enterprise Channel and construct a rock wall to restore safe and reliable marine access while protecting the channel from re-silting during weather events. In April, Mr Dametto formally wrote to Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki outlining a suite of infrastructure projects in Hinchinbrook that have already undergone significant departmental assessment or environmental approvals and were now ready for delivery.
Among those were the proposed relocation of the Cassady boat ramp at Forrest Beach and the long-overdue restoration of all-tidal access at Port Hinchinbrook, both identified as regional priorities in the State’s own Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022.
Mr Dametto affirmed; “We’ve had positive movement behind the scenes at Port Hinchinbrook, particularly since Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) came onboard,” in addition with there being "ongoing discussions with the liquidator and the mortgagee of Port Hinchinbrook, some very promising meetings are scheduled for late May, and I’m hopeful they’ll bring us closer to a final resolution on the long-standing access and dredging issues."
“These projects are not only about restoring infrastructure for boat users, they’re about restoring confidence in our region’s future and unlocking Hinchinbrook’s full potential as a tourism and lifestyle destination." He finished with; "These are not pie-in-the-sky asks. They are well-developed, ready to go, and supported by our councils, departments and communities. What we need now is funding in the budget to make them happen."
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