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 storyRegrettably, I must report that vandals have struck again. Significant damage has been inflicted to the State Emergency Services headquarters building in Ingham and to the male toilet compartment of the amenities building at Vince Corbett Park, Forrest Beach.
Why people will cause random senseless damage to community assets is beyond me, particularly when it is realised that the cost of repair is a cost to the community. Council is looking at the best part of twenty thousand dollars to undertake the repairs and that is twenty thousand dollars that now requires to be redirected towards maintenance rather than enhancing community venues for the enjoyment of all.
I am appealing to anyone who may have information about the perpetrators of this damage to come forward so that we can pursue conviction and restitution. Whether we get the restitution to compensate for the damage sustained is academic, but a strong showing of help from the community to identify the culprits should surely send a strong message to all concerned that this community is not prepared to put up with this rubbish. So please, if you know anything, let us know.
Residents may recall that on Friday 19 July 2024, Council approved a development application submitted by Gilvear Planning Pty Ltd on behalf of Mt Fox BESS Pty Ltd. The proposal sought approval to construct a Battery Storage Facility on land located at Ewan Road, Furber Road and Knuckledown Road, Mt Fox. The facility was intended to support and enhance the wind farm project in the area, which has already received approval from the Queensland State Government.
Following Council’s decision, the approval was appealed in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court by community members who had lodged formal submissions. As part of the legal process, Council and the Applicant worked together to respond to the appeal.
Since that time and following the Court’s determination, Mt Fox BESS Pty Ltd has decided not to proceed with the development as originally proposed. This means the original Council approval has now been negated.
However, Council understands that the Applicants for the renewable energy projects in the Mt Fox area are still progressing with their development proposals and are currently seeking their final approvals through State and Federal Government channels. These projects now fall under different legislative processes and do not require further Council approvals.
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