Community Day last Thursday brought together everyone from juniors to seniors, and a few firemen, to enjoy the formal re-opening of the community facilities at TYTO. There was story time and robotics, along with computer classes and colouring. The cake was cut and councillors and community alike enjoyed the sweetness of jovial conversations among the stacks of the beloved library.
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In a heartening reminder of the value of rural health care, the Ingham Health Service recently celebrated nine years since the reopening of its maternity service — and what better way to mark the occasion than with the birth of four babies in just 24 hours? On the 7th and 8th of April, four mothers; Giorgia Firmi, Marites Carao, Hannah Bestmann, and Leah Dingwell, welcomed their little ones into the world, creating a unique bond not only between their babies, but among themselves as part of thi
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An elusive and endangered species, the mahogany glider is receiving new hope thanks to a collaborative conservation effort underway in North Queensland. The project, centred south of Ingham, is helping to link critical glider habitat while also delivering rare sightings of the species in the wild. Indigenous ranger Chris Muriata is one of the few people lucky enough to see a mahogany glider in its natural habitat. “To finally see one – it made me happy,” he says. “It was in vegetation at the
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There was a real sense of celebration in the air as United Petroleum Ingham officially reopened its doors this week, a welcome sight for many a traveller and local alike. United Petroleum’s General Manager of Retail, Grant McGregor, said, “We have eagerly reopened the doors of our Ingham site and extend a warm invitation to the community to experience the unparalleled quality and convenience we offer. As one of Australia's fastest-growing fuel and convenience brands, United Petroleum is excited
Read the full storyCommunity spaces across the Hinchinbrook region could soon receive much-needed repairs, with the opening of a $19.2 million flood recovery fund to support North and Far North Queensland councils affected by this year’s summer weather disaster.
Under the Community Recreational Assets Recovery Program, eligible councils—including Hinchinbrook Shire Council—can now apply for funding to help clean up and restore vital recreational assets damaged during the North and Far North Tropical Low disaster event, which occurred between the 29th of January and the 28th of February.
Funded under the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) by the Australian and Queensland Governments, the program is being administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).
The funding will assist in repairing community centres, clubhouses, walkways, bikeways, parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, and beach access points—assets that form the social and recreational heart of many communities.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said investing in community infrastructure was a proven way to lift community spirits.
“Programs like this deliver tangible outcomes and stand as visible reminders that no matter the scale and breadth of a disaster, we will overcome it,” Minister McBain said.
“By restoring community recreational assets we are helping return life to normal for residents affected, providing places for people to make positive memories once more.”
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government would support councils through the program from application to project completion.
“We are stronger when we work together, and I’m pleased all levels of government are partnering working to rebuild recreational assets in their communities,” Minister Leahy said.
“Just as flooding events evolve over time, our recovery does as well, and tailored funding channels like this reaffirm our unwavering support for disaster hit regions.”
Hinchinbrook is among 30 eligible council areas that can submit applications until the 11th of July, 2025, with all funded projects to be completed by the 30th of June, 2027.
More information and application details are available on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority website.
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