Last week, the R U OK? Conversation Convoy made its way through Hinchinbrook Shire on its way up the coast. The convoy gave people an opportunity to talk in a comfortable setting outside of their usual circle, opening up new ways to connect, and provided someone to listen and to understand what they’ve been through. Parked in Ingham's central Rotary Park, they had a great turn out - with many townspeople seizing the opportunity to stop by, grab a free hot drink, a snag, and have a chat or a game
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With heavy hearts, the Australian-Italian Festival Committee issued an official statement on Wednesday the 9th of April outlining 2025’s event will not go ahead as planned. The Committee made the decision last week following lengthy discussions in consideration of 2025’s destructive floods and the devastating impact the weather event had across the Hinchinbrook Shire earlier this year. “The Committee considered the extent of devastation and impact to the Ingham community following the February
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The Ingham Gold Cup Race Day (18+ event) returns to our local Herbert River Jockey Club track and events calendar on 12 July 2025 and promises a fun filled, action-packed day of horse racing, fashions on the field, music, food and beverages. With a less-than-ideal start to the 2025 year, we were adversely affected by the recent floods, with damage occurring in our Members Club House and one of the Jockey Rooms. The most significant damage however impacted the Inside and Outside Running Rails on
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What a fantastic way to finish the final day of term, with a strong turnout despite the extreme heat. Thanks to the dedication and quick recovery efforts following recent flood damage, the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre was restored and ready just in time for the big event! Rice dominated the carnival, claiming the Overall House Championship, as well as the titles for Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and the coveted Spirit Trophy. McAuley also put on a strong performance, taking home victories in
Read the full story2025 April Public Holiday Facility Closures
Council wishes to inform the community that several facilities will be closed due to the Easter Public Holidays and the ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
Lannercost Street Office and Council Works Depot
• Closed Friday 18 April and reopening Tuesday 22 April 2025; and
• Close Friday 25 April and reopening Monday 28 April 2025.
Halifax Sub-Branch Library
• Closed Friday 18 April and reopening Tuesday 22 April 2025; and
• Closed Friday 25 April and reopening Saturday 26 April 2025.
Halifax Resource Recovery Centre
• Closed Friday 18 April and reopening Saturday 19 April 2025;
• Closed Sunday 20 April and reopening Wednesday 23 April 2025; and
• Closed Friday 25 April and reopening Saturday 26 April 2025.
Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre (HVIC) will be opening at 9.00am on Friday 18 March 2025. The HVIC will be operating daily from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre will remain open on Friday 18 April and Friday 25 April 2025.
Domestic Wheelie Bins will continue to be serviced as normal.
JL Kelly Theatre, Hinchinbrook Shire Library and TYTO Regional Art Gallery will remain closed until further notice due to damage sustained from the severe weather event earlier this year.
For further information or enquiries, please contact Council on 4776 4600.
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