Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyWith two-thirds of the region underwater, the damage to homes, farms, roads, and businesses has been widespread and long-lasting.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has worked closely with emergency services and government agencies to coordinate clean-up operations, facilitate community recovery support across a diverse range of services, advocate for additional grant assistance for impacted community and industry sectors, and liaise with insurance representatives to encourage timely claim processing.
Thousands of insurance claims have been lodged. While many residents are still navigating assessments and temporary housing, progress is being made — albeit slower than many had hoped.
Understandably, there's been a mix of good progress and growing frustration. For many, the return to normal routines has taken longer than expected.
The recovery process is complex, involving multiple layers of assessment, funding approvals, and coordination between local, state, and federal bodies.
One of the key milestones in our recovery journey is the upcoming transition in the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements works program, a joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland governments.
We’re now moving from the emergency works phase — which focused on restoring access — to the next phase of the reconstruction of our roads, where the goal is to rebuild infrastructure to its pre-event standard.
Contractors and suppliers should keep an eye out for tenders being released over the coming months.
Council is also facing similar insurance challenges as residents, with infrastructure assessments still underway for key facilities such as the Visitor Information Centre and the JL Kelly Theatre.
Despite the delays, recovery efforts are progressing.
For those still needing support, the Hinchinbrook Information and Referral Centre at 73–81 Lannercost Street remains a vital resource and will remain open until September.
The Centre offers financial counselling, wellness coaching, business assistance, and access to grants and recovery programs. For help navigating your recovery journey, call 4776 3479.
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