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 storyAs we near the end of the financial year many of us will be waiting intently to see what funding will be allocated for Hinchinbrook in the 2025–26 Queensland State Budget. Last month, I wrote to Treasurer, David Janetzki with a list of key priorities for our electorate. I’ve kept this budget submission focused on projects that are fully costed and are only waiting for funding to advance. These are costed projects that have gone through the necessary planning, approvals, and community consultation. This year I am calling for funding for marine infrastructure, roads, and flood resilience projects to improve the liability of our region.
The $12 million Dungeness Breakwater and Dredging Project is ready to be funded. With all the environmental approvals now locked in, it’s time for the Government to commit funding for construction. This project would restore safe marine access by dredging the mouth of Enterprise Channel and building a rock wall to retain the dredge spoil and restore the historical spit. We’re also asking for funds for the relocation of the Cassady Beach boat ramp at Forrest Beach to the mouth of the creek, as well as continuing the fight for a long-term dredging solution at Port Hinchinbrook. Encouragingly, with Economic Development Queensland now involved, we’ve seen positive momentum at Port Hinchinbrook and have promising meetings scheduled to occur over the coming parliamentary sitting weeks.
Road infrastructure is important in Hinchinbrook, that’s why this year’s submission calls for $20 million to upgrade Woolcock street through Townsville’s northern suburbs and funding for essential trunk infrastructure that would help unlock over 3,000 new home blocks in the suburb of Mount Low. I’ve also advocated for upgrades to the Ingham electrical substation to make it flood-resilient.
None of these requests are excessive but were forgotten under the previous Labor Government. I, along with our local Mayors will be eagerly awaiting to see if these important projects can advance under a Crisafulli Government.
Contributed with thanks to Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto.
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