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Click here to find out more2nd February 2023
On behalf of Council, we would like to congratulate the 2023 Australia Day Award winners and nominees.
Without committed, community minded people like you, our community would be a poorer place.
Congratulations also goes to the two residents that we welcomed as Australian Citizens as part of the ceremony on Australia Day.
There is no greater privilege than our citizenship.
It is a life long commitment to Australia’s values of freedom, democracy, equality and respect.
In addition to the Official Awards and Ceremonies that are hosted each year on Australia Day, this year Council held a Pool Party in partnership with the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre and a Beach Party at Forrest Beach in partnership with the Forrest Beach Progress Association and Surf Life Saving Club.
269 residents enjoyed a day of free entry to the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre where smiles were on the faces of everyone who cooled down in the pool, the smell of a free sausage sizzle drifting through the air followed by cold drinks to keep hydrated.
Forrest Beach foreshore was a sea of happy faces. Beach goers enjoyed a day cooling off in the water while being entertained with music and activities and spending quality time with family and friends.
The food and drinks served by Forrest Beach Progress Association and the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club catered to everyone's needs. It was a day enjoyed by everyone.
To view the images taken on the day, please visit Council's website, Photo Gallery page under Community and Environment.
Thank you to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for making more flood cameras available to residents via Council's Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard and on Queensland Traffic's website.
The following locations are currently feeding regular still images to the Dashboard:
Residents are encouraged to familiarise themselves with our latest addition to the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard before the wet season is upon us.
To access the Disaster Dashboard and flood camera images, please visit disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au, click on the Map Layer ‘Flood Cameras’ and choose which camera you would like to view.
Monday 30 January 2023 saw the PCYC Emergency Services Cadets (ESC) Hinchinbrook Unit take up new residence within the Halifax State School complex.
Special guests from Education Queensland, Emergency Services and PCYC ESC Program Coordinator attended the event.
It is fantastic to see that the PCYC Cadets continue to expand.
Thank you to the Cadets, parents and guardians for your continued support within the Shire.
A thank you also goes to the Department of Education for facilitating access to the new premises.
With the festive season behind us and the new year well under way, here are six small ways we can step up in 2023 and make a big impact both locally in the Hinchinbrook Shire and globally.
Whilst it is easy to feel that what we do as individuals does not matter, with just a few minor changes, we can collectively make a big difference this year (and beyond) when it comes to our waste and recycling journey.
Council wishes to remind the community that it is a requirement under Queensland Legislation to have all dogs and cats microchipped with current and relevant information.
If you have already microchipped your pet, please ensure that the details are up to date.
Not only is it necessary, it also assists Council in returning your beloved pet quickly if they have escaped your yard, and potentially avoid any fees.
It goes without saying, there are penalties for intentionally not microchipping your cat or dog.
For further information, please visit Council's website, Microchipping page under Community and Environment or contact your local vet.
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