No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyLast week while I was in Queensland Parliament, the Crisafulli Government handed down the 2025-26 State Budget. This being their first budget since taking office, it mainly focused on delivering election commitments. The Brisbane Olympics, First Home Buyers and those who rely on the State’s Health Service can be considered winners out of this year’s budget while crime prevention and policing also received a well-needed boost.
Continued funding for local roads and money to progress the Gairloch washaway project have been allocated for the Hinchinbrook Shire, as well as funding for several projects that will directly improve the liveability and recreational appeal of our district.
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council has been successful in receiving funding under the Works for Queensland Program for the following projects:
• $200,000 for shade cover installation at the Taylors Beach playground;
• $200,000 to expand the Forrest Beach foreshore walking trail, enhancing pedestrian access between the hotel and boat ramp; and
• $50,000 for planning and design works at Borello Park in Lucinda, aimed at upgrading the playground and protecting the area against future sea level rise.
The Ingham Tennis Club has had a promised $973,000 budgeted to deliver their desperately needed Stage One court refurbishment.
Port Hinchinbrook was also given a line item in the budget which states that ‘the government is: providing centrally held funding to enable delivery of options for the ongoing sustainable use of the Port Hinchinbrook Marina Site.’ After a conversation with the Deputy Premier I am confident this means a solution is being worked through that will benefit all seeking a resolution to the ongoing dredging issue.
We had hoped for a greater investment in some of our bigger priority items such as upgrading marine infrastructure at Dungeness and Forrest Beach however, that has not come to fruition this round.
Despite missing out on some crucial funding for some of the projects on our wish list, I remain confident that more funding will be made available throughout the year in the way of grants and funding opportunities for our community. The fight for Hinchinbrook’s fair share continues.
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