This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyAs many of you may already be aware, Moduline is proposing to redevelop land owned by its directors in Herbert Street for the purpose of accommodating new manufacturing and retail facilities. An application for development permit has been lodged with Council.
Several residents have contacted the Council, expressing concerns that they were not given the opportunity to provide input, as they believe details of the development were not made public. To address these concerns and dispel any misinformation, I wanted to take a moment to clarify the development application process.
Developments in Queensland must be applied for and assessed in compliance with the Planning Act 2016. All development applications go through a standard assessment process in compliance with the Development Assessment Rules to make sure they are assessed equitably. There are five parts to the formal Development Assessment
After a development application has been decided, the Planning Act specifies certain instances where the applicant or another party who has made submissions can appeal the decision.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to undertake public notification when that stage is reached. There are certain requirements that must be met including placing a public notice on the premises; giving notice to owners of lots adjoining the premises; publishing a public notice in a newspaper circulated locally. The Development Assessment rules outline the time of when public notification starts and finishes and the public notice requirements including the size and content of the sign and notices.
Contrary to rumour, Council is yet to decide the application and as at the time of writing (15/03/25), the public notification period had not yet commenced. Happy to clarify the process further if anyone requires. Have a good week all.
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