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 Though no longer active, the Wallaman club holds a proud place in local sporting history.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 storyComing into the Christmas season, it’s important to think about those that are less fortunate than us, and once again, the incredible team at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre are helping people who need it most.
For as long as the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre can remember they have donated gifts to vulnerable families over the Christmas period.
This initiative is supported by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council via The Mayor’s Appeal.
Members of the public, schools, churches, other not for profit organisations, big corporations, and local businesses are all encouraged get behind it.
Chief Executive Officer of the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre says she loves that the community continue to support the appeal.
“It's amazing we have such a generous community here, with both their time and their money,” said Linda.
“Around this time of year we have people ringing up asking how they can help, walking in the door with donations to contribute – it’s wonderful to see so many people care!
“Often there will be grandparents bringing their grandchildren and encouraging generosity through the generations.”
Every year the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre organise presents for around 100 people, ranging from families to single people and couples. All of whom are experiencing financial hardship.
Last year 20 large boxes of gifts were given away to the community, allowing all to enjoy a festive period.
With the huge ongoing support from the local community, the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre would like to say thank you to everyone for their donations.
Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre have already started wrapping in preparation. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
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