This year's ANZAC Day saw hundreds turn out to remember the efforts of Australia and New Zealand's great service men and women. Veterans, schools, clubs and businesses poured into the streets to march in grand parades, and packed in close to attend services held across the Hinchinbrook Shire. Beautiful wreaths were lain and the bugles mournful tones echoed across respectful silences as flags were lowered to half mast. A gunfire breakfast, coffee and traditional ANZAC biscuits kept everyone going
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Allan Colquhoun grew up in Sydney, but his life has taken him far beyond the city limits. In his youth, he worked with a station owner named Bob, whose property combined dairy and sheep farming with a focus on Jersey bulls and cows. One vivid memory that’s stayed with him is of Bob chasing down a bull meant for butchering on his stock horse —a beast that, to Allan’s amazement, climbed over the holding fence one hoof at a time to escape. Allan spent most of his working life as a coastal travelle
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Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held their monthly Coffee Connect last week, being hosted by local business Wild Local. There was a very strong attendance at this event, with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and KAP Senate candidate, Robbie Lyon. Rebecca and Dom Zaghini provided a delicious light snacks and gave the audience an overview of their business journey from inception to their current location, the diverse range of products they provide and some insight into t
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Over the weekend, the Ingham Kennel Club hosted six rounds of dog shows, featuring judges from across Australia who rotated to ensure fair and balanced competition. Dogs were entered into one of seven group categories, with the Toy Group attracting the largest number of entries. Sunday's shows saw the Italian Greyhound emerge as a standout, making up 20 of the 170 total entries across the weekend. Unique and rarely seen breeds like the Xoloitzcuintli and Briard added excitement to the event, of
Read the full storyThe Hinchinbrook Shire Council, with support from the Department of Primary Industries, would like to remind Hinchinbrook residents of the conditions and rules which apply to the periodic trimming of mangroves within the ‘permitted area’ on Council’s reserve, adjacent to John Dory Street Taylors Beach.
The trimming of mangroves adjacent to properties 56 to 68 John Dory Street Taylors Beach is only permitted due to the unique historical nature of arrangements that have taken place over the past 70 years; and is the only permit of its kind in Queensland.
The periodic trimming of mangroves was once undertaken by individual property owners, who planted these mangroves along the foreshore to reduce erosion caused by wave action from the open waters adjacent. This has proven to be a very effective natural protection strategy, and trimming was undertaken lawfully by residents for approximately 50 years, before the introduction of the Fisheries Act 1999. Since then, the residents at Taylors Beach have required a permit to continue the periodic trimming of the mangrove hedge at this location.
In the interest of Taylors Beach residents and cultural significance of this area, Council is now the permit holder for the ongoing trimming and maintenance of the mangroves in this area and has recently been successful in renewing the permit.
However, the new permit contains conditions whereby only those persons ‘authorised by Council’ may trim mangroves within the designated area, along with a list of other restrictions and conditions which must be adhered to. This includes notification by Council to the Department of Primary Industries of its intent, and must also report back after the ‘authorised works’ have been completed so that the department can inspect the works for compliance.
Unauthorised destruction of mangroves outside of the permitted area, and/or conditions and rules put both Council and the permit itself at significant risk.
Any removal, destruction, or damage of marine plants (not just mangroves) which is not authorised by Council or consistent with the conditions of the mangrove trimming permit will be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and dealt with under the relevant legislation.
By providing this information, Council hopes to ensure residents are fully aware of the new permit conditions and urges people to be mindful of their surroundings.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to Council, the Police, or to the Department of Primary Industries online via their website www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/boating-fishing/rec-fishing/reporting or by phoning 1800 900 090.
Council is committed to preserving and enhancing our fisheries and natural assets for all to enjoy and appreciates the assistance of the community in achieving this unified goal.
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