No, It's Rally Racers! By Victoria Velton Chris and Tracey Castles have taken to the skies on a 26-day, 10,500-kilometre journey as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Outback Air Race 2025. Flying under the banner of Team 15 – Rookies, the pair are navigating their fire engine red A32 Vixxen through some of Australia’s most remote regions in a rally that is less about speed and more about navigation, timing, and precision. Their mission is twofold: to embrace the adventure
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The renowned Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island (Munamudanamy) is receiving a significant upgrade, with works currently underway to enhance visitor experience while preserving the island’s unique natural and cultural values. Led by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the project is being delivered in close collaboration with Bandjin and Girramay Traditional Owners. The aim is to improve infrastructure along the 32-kilometre trail without compromising the remote and pristine characte
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All around the Shire, and Australia, Vietnam Veterans' Day was commemorated in remembrance of the Battle of Long Tan and other Australian operations in the Vietnam War. “Vietnam Veterans Day holds profound importance in Australia's national consciousness. It is not merely a day etched into the calendar, but a moment of collective reflection, a time to pay tribute to those who served to acknowledge the complexity of their experiences and to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.” “The sto
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The Lions Club of Ingham is once again proud to present the annual Ingham Sportstar Awards, celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams, and volunteers. Nominations are now open, and the Club is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on Hinchinbrook’s sporting heroes. The awards recognise achievements from 1st September 2024 through to the nomination closing date, and all nominees must be Hinchinbrook residents or represent a local sp
Read the full storyWater is central to life in the Hinchinbrook region. It keeps us healthy, supports our agriculture, sustains local businesses, and helps our communities thrive.
The Queensland Government has announced a review of the Wet Tropics Water Plan, which could lead to the release of unallocated water to support future growth.
This is a significant opportunity for our region, and Council encourages interested parties to get involved by lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) before 31 August 2025.
Water plans are important tools that determine how much water is available and how it’s managed across different sectors.
They aim to balance the needs of urban, industrial, agricultural, environmental, and cultural users, while ensuring long-term sustainability.
These plans may include reserves of unallocated water, which can be released for future use without affecting current water users or the environment.
In the Wet Tropics area, unallocated water is available from two sources:
The general reserve, which includes watercourse water and groundwater depending on location, and;
The high-flow reserve, which includes watercourse water.
This means there are real opportunities for local landholders, businesses, and developers to secure water access that could support agricultural expansion, diversification into higher-value crops, or new business ventures.
By submitting an EOI, you’re helping demonstrate genuine demand for the Hinchinbrook region, which can influence future decisions and ensure we are considered in the planning process.
Lodge an EOI here at this link https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/water/catchments-planning/unallocated-water/eoi/wet-tropics by Sunday, 31st of August 2025.
Missing it could mean waiting years for another chance to access new water allocations.
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