Mark 10th Birdlife Art Awards More than 280 people gathered to celebrate Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s 10th Birdlife Art Awards at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on Friday night, 1 August 2025. This milestone event continues to honour the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook region through the eyes of talented artists from across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It features an impressive 106 entries across various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and m
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Sporting and recreation clubs across North and Far North Queensland impacted by early 2025’s severe flooding can now apply for a share in a $30 million funding package to help repair and rebuild their facilities. The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG) — a joint initiative by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) — offers up to $1 million per facility for eligible not-for-profit sport and racing clubs, as well as local cou
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Locally loved artist, Katie Louise, has graced the region once again, painting a beautiful mural on the wall of the infamous Frosty Mango building located 40km South of Ingham along the mighty Bruce Highway. Hailing from Townsville, Katie’s paint brushes have coloured many surfaces across North Queensland where she has artistically captured the unique qualities of several communities including the Atherton Tablelands, Charters Towers, and now Cardwell. Katie’s recent piece within the shi
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Former players, supporters, and families reunited in Ingham over the weekend of 18–19 July 2025 to celebrate the 55-year-long legacy of the Wallaman Rugby League Club, with attendees travelling from across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and all corners of Queensland. Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history. Formed in 1970 under challenging circumstances, the club faced early struggles just getting a team on the field. With determina
Read the full storyThe final sitting week of Parliament for 2024 included significant debates and decisions that will.
The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) moved two disallowance motions aimed at standing up for regional Queensland. The first, opposed the former Government’s gill net fishing bans in the Gulf of Carpentaria, similar to what was done on our East Coast to the detriment of many local commercial fishers in Hinchinbrook. The other motion challenged overzealous lifejacket regulations that impose unnecessary conditions on
boaties. The first motion was voted down by both major parties and the second motion was adjourned to 2025.
The Government’s Queensland Community Safety Bill passed with the support of the KAP. The new laws will amend the Youth Justice Act 1992 to remove the provision of detention as a last resort. It will also mean juvenile offenders could now serve adult sentences for certain offences.
On behalf of Hinchinbrook constituents, I submitted three Questions on Notice. The first was to the Premier, enquiring about the need for a Minister for Men, similar to the current Ministerial portfolio for Women. I also delivered a parliamentary speech on this topic. The remaining two questions were directed at the Health Minster about enhancing public dental services at the Ingham Hospital and revisiting the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS).
Ministerial meetings were another key focus. I met with the Deputy Premier and Environment Minister to discuss projects like Port Hinchinbrook, Dungeness, and the trunk infrastructure required to unlock housing blocks across Hinchinbrook. I also met with the Minister for Transport and Main Roads to brief him on critical road projects in Hinchinbrook including the Woolcock Street/North Shore Boulevard corridor, Gairloch, and Dallachy Road projects.
Although it’s early days, I must say each meeting last week was positive and I look forward to updating everyone on the progression of these projects in the New Year.
Contributed with thanks to Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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