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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The countdown is officially on for the biggest race day in the Herbert River as the 2025 Ingham Gold Cup is set to thunder into 69 Marina Parade track on Saturday, the 12th of July! This popular 18+ event promises a full day of local racing action, fashion, food, and fun. With only a few days to go, preparations are in full swing, and the weather has been picture-perfect, setting the stage for another fantastic Ingham Gold Cup. Gates open at 11am, and racegoers are encouraged to pre-purchase
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First Deaths to Johnstone Division Records show that the first death in Cardwell was on 7th March 1864, and the first burial in the cemetery was that of a six-month-old female child later in 1864. The first European baby born in Cardwell was George Cardwell Peters, on October 9th 1864, and in 1866 the Province of Cardwell was proclaimed. The telegraph line reached Cardwell in December 1869 after five men lost their lives from Jungle Fever during its construction from Townsville. Cardwell’s first
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Fans of legendary American country rock are in for a real treat when the Kings of Country Rock Tour hits the Lucinda Hotel on Saturday, 13th September 2025. This two-hour stage spectacular is much more than a tribute show. It captures all the sounds, energy and excitement of two of the biggest bands of the 1970s — the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Featuring a cast of internationally respected musicians, the show promises a high-energy, crowd-pleasing experience that will have audienc
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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