Public Notice - Community Input, Watercourse Renaming

Published on 09 October 2025

The Queensland Government has advised Hinchinbrook Shire Council that several creeks within the Shire have been discontinued under the Place Names Act 1994 due to their offensive names.

These creeks are now considered ‘unnamed’ watercourses:

  • Jap Creek (Hawkins Creek locality)
  • Little Gin Creek (Bambaroo/Yuruga locality)
  • Black Gin Creek (Bambaroo/Yuruga locality)

Council is now seeking community input to identify respectful and meaningful replacement names for these watercourses. Council invites written submissions from community members with suggestions for new names. Each submission should include:

  • Your name and contact details
  • The proposed name
  • A brief description or context explaining why the name should be considered

All suggestions will be reviewed by Council, and a recommendation will be submitted to the Queensland Government for approval. Submissions close Monday 10 November 2025 and can be sent via:

  • Email: council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
  • Post: The Chief Executive Officer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, PO Box 366, Ingham QLD 4850
  • Hand-delivery: 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham QLD 4850

For further information, please contact Council’s customer service centre on 4776 4600.

Mary-Anne Uren
Chief Executive Officer

Decision Plan Qpn1424 Sh12 Hinchinbrook(PDF, 896KB)

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