Hinchinbrook Shire Council Acting Mayor Mary Brown said the Crisafulli Government’s Residential Activation Fund would support the delivery of critical trunk infrastructure across two key growth areas in Hinchinbrook Shire. “These projects are a game-changer for Hinchinbrook, unlocking nearly 200 new housing lots on flood-resilient land and setting the stage for sustainable growth,” Cr Brown said. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Queensland Government for backing this vital infrastructure invest
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The Ingham Flotilla QF-14 of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has officially opened the Matthew White Wing, named in honour of Matthew White and his mother, Donna White, in memory of their service and dedicated support to the Coast Guard. Steve Whipps of QF-14 spoke with pride and gratitude, saying, “It's a special occasion for us. We don’t have many of them, but I would like to say that the funds for this shed all came out of public fundraising in the Shire of Hinchinbrook. Without t
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At Halifax’s Festival Of Small Halls On Wednesday, 9 July, the Halifax Progress Association hosted the Festival of Small Halls winter tour. This annual July festival begins in Cooktown and winds its way down the coast, ending at Macleay Island. Supported by local act Michelle from Halifax, Champagne Weather and Charm of Finches delivered a true communal atmosphere, with each band a family act and the audience filled with friends and family from across the district. Michelle, a performer
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Ingham State High School’s Relay for Resilience was a resounding success, with students clocking an incredible 3,081 laps, totalling 1,232km, the equivalent of running all the way to Bundaberg! This student-led initiative was more than just a physical challenge as it was a celebration of School spirit, determination, and resilience. From start to finish, the atmosphere was electric, with students donning vibrant costumes and body paint, embracing the event with enthusiasm and creativity. Bring
Read the full storyWelcome to the first Ingham Police Report in our new Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper, the Police Report will be a monthly feature covering matters of interest to our great community.
The Hinchinbrook Shire has two police stations, Ingham which is staffed 24/7 and is responsible for Ingham, Trebonne and all areas west, Toobanna and south to Bambaroo, Forrest Beach and locations north to the Cardwell Range. As well as uniformed officers Ingham also has a permanent Criminal Investigation Branch and Highway Patrol Officers. Ingham Station office hours are 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, during these times you can contact the station directly on 07 4776 9777 and wait until the end of the recorded information to speak to an officer.
Halifax Station covers, Halifax, Lucinda, Taylors Beach, and all other locations in the Lower Herbert area and is assisted in responses and 24hour coverage by Ingham Station.
We are fortunate in our area to enjoy a relatively low crime rate and a generally stable population base. We have in recent times however been targeted by offenders travelling to Ingham and surrounding areas in stolen vehicles, as recently as last weekend there were several houses broken into and cars stolen. These crime sprees happen very fast, consist of a group of criminals randomly targeting addresses and stealing vehicles, the cars are then driven straight back to Townsville where they are often abandoned shortly after. This causes a significant impact on victims in terms of financial loss, inconvenience and upheaval, and a feeling of being unsafe in their own homes. We often catch these criminals and recover the vehicles but the impact on victims is still there.
Please keep doing everything you can to make your home and vehicles less of a target, lock your homes and cars especially at night, be vigilant to unusual vehicles and persons in your neighbourhoods and keep an eye out on each other.
Police continue to perform regular patrols of the Hinchinbrook Shire at all hours of the day and night, but we rely on information from members of the public to prevent and solve crimes, so keep us up to date with what is going on to make our community a great place to live.
Remember if you have any information regarding criminal activity, please contact your local police on 07 4776 9777, Policelink 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If something is happening that requires immediate Police attention contact 000
Contributed with thanks to Geoff Bormann Senior Sergeant | Officer in Charge | Ingham Police Station
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