By Amanda Wright The 2025 Federal Budget was never just about dollars and cents—it was about the direction Australia takes in the years ahead. Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ latest budget, delivered on 25 March, makes clear where the Albanese government believes that the future lies: in cost-of-living relief, housing, and a transition to a more sustainable economy. But with an election now set for 3 May, it’s impossible to ignore the political stakes. Is this a responsible economic plan or a budget de
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When disastrous floods swept through the region in February, the town of Ingham found itself in a crisis unlike any it had seen in recent memory with devastating flood waters surpassing the levels they reached in the historic floods of 1967. Amidst the chaos of the floods the local medical practices Hinchinbrook Healthcare and Ingham Family Medical Practice banded together in times of uncertainty and provided a glimmer of light to Ingham residents, demonstrating remarkable resilience and resour
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Victoria grew up in Brisbane and went on to pursue a Cert III in Business Administration while also qualifying as a swimming teacher through AustSwim. Their career path led them to roles as a receptionist and swimming instructor, where they worked hard to fund their Diploma of Arts. Later serving as an editor for a medical journal at Queensland University of Technology, Victoria further sharpened their writing and editorial skills. Victoria's family live in Macknade and moving to the reg
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A striking symbol of resilience and awareness now stands along the highway in Ingham—its vivid blue branches reaching out as a reminder that no one has to struggle in silence. The Blue Tree Project, a national initiative aimed at breaking the stigma around mental health, found a home in the town in July 2023, thanks to a collaborative community effort. Councillor Donna Marbelli first saw a Blue Tree while driving between Townsville and Ingham and knew the town needed one of its own. The search
Read the full storyAs many of you may already be aware, Moduline is proposing to redevelop land owned by its directors in Herbert Street for the purpose of accommodating new manufacturing and retail facilities. An application for development permit has been lodged with Council.
Several residents have contacted the Council, expressing concerns that they were not given the opportunity to provide input, as they believe details of the development were not made public. To address these concerns and dispel any misinformation, I wanted to take a moment to clarify the development application process.
Developments in Queensland must be applied for and assessed in compliance with the Planning Act 2016. All development applications go through a standard assessment process in compliance with the Development Assessment Rules to make sure they are assessed equitably. There are five parts to the formal Development Assessment
After a development application has been decided, the Planning Act specifies certain instances where the applicant or another party who has made submissions can appeal the decision.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to undertake public notification when that stage is reached. There are certain requirements that must be met including placing a public notice on the premises; giving notice to owners of lots adjoining the premises; publishing a public notice in a newspaper circulated locally. The Development Assessment rules outline the time of when public notification starts and finishes and the public notice requirements including the size and content of the sign and notices.
Contrary to rumour, Council is yet to decide the application and as at the time of writing (15/03/25), the public notification period had not yet commenced. Happy to clarify the process further if anyone requires. Have a good week all.
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