Council Connections - 5 May 2021

selectability Opening, Bellasato Farm, Lee’s Hotel, Tasman’s Parkfest

Rate Payment Incentive Scheme Winners

Council is excited to announce that the winners for the Rate Payment Incentive Scheme are Robert and Elvera Toscano.

The Rate Payment Incentive Scheme aims to provide economic stimulus throughout the Shire. Ratepayers who pay their rates in full and on time are entered in the half yearly Rate prize draw. The prize is $2,000, which must be spent within the Hinchinbrook Shire.

Lower Herbert Water Quality Program

CANEGROWERS Herbert River in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation held the launch of the Lower Herbert Water Quality Program at TYTO Restaurant in Ingham on Tuesday 27 April 2021.
Various projects that are available to growers from Program Partners were discussed.

The Program aims to prevent 140 tonnes of dissolved inorganic nitrogen from entering the Reef each year. Farmers will have an increased understanding of farm management practices that improve profitability, productivity and sustainability.

The $16.2 million program is being coordinated locally by CANEGROWERS Herbert River.

selectability Opening

Regional Queensland’s largest mental wellbeing organisation officially opened its doors in Ingham on Tuesday 27 April 2021. selectability is a not for profit organisation. The Mental Health Hub provides a range of National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government funded services to improve the mental wellbeing of individuals and contribute to suicide prevention in the Hinchinbrook Shire.

The Mental Health Hub also offers the community an ‘On Your Bike for Mental Health’ service which operates out of the Bike Shed, located at 90 Lannercost Street Ingham. The program includes free bicycle loan scheme, bicycle repair workshop, scheduled group rides, break out areas for socialising, tea and coffee making facilities and access to other support.

Lee’s Hotel

The finalists have been announced for the ‘Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence’.The Awards honour the achievements of excellence in a wide array of categories and aims to showcase that Queensland’s hotels are some of the best in Australia.

Congratulations to Lee’s Hotel ‘The Pub with No Beer’ for being announced as a finalist in the Best Regional Restaurant category. The Herbert Valley Steakhouse located in the iconic Lee’s Hotel, brings quality produce sourced from the surrounds of Ingham to your plate.

The winners will be announced at the ‘QHA Awards for Excellence’ Gala Dinner and Presentation.

Bellasato Farm

The results are in and the State winners for the ‘Delicious Harvey Norman Produce Awards 2021’ have been announced.

Congratulations to Bellasato Farm who have been selected as a State Winner in the ‘from the paddock’ category.

The Awards celebrate the best and most innovative producers and produce in Australia. The aim being to encourage, showcase and reward Australian producers for conducting business with passion and integrity.

Bellasato Farm overlooks the stunning Hinchinbrook Island, and this family farm produces the only Queensland bred and grown award winning Sommerlad chickens for sale to local customers and restaurants.

Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday

Council’s nominated Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday was forwarded on to the relevant State Government Department. The approved Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday is now Friday 25 June 2021.

Tasman’s Parkfest

The TYTO Parklands is the place to be on Saturday 22 May 2021.There’s fun activities and entertainment that can be enjoyed by all. For those fitness fanatics, start the day with the TYTO Wetlands parkrun at 7.00am which follows a 5km course around the TYTO Wetlands. Then head to the official opening of the new TYTO Adventure Playground, commencing at 9.00am. Following the official opening be sure to stay around for the arts and crafts, children’s rides, games and the popular eco cove until 4.00pm. Music lovers, get your dancing shoes on for Bluewings Band and Zacariah commencing at 5.00pm until late.

The $25,000 Monster Raffle will be drawn at the evening event, winners will receive additional cash prizes if present at the event.

For further information visit The Hinchinbrook Way website, What’s On page.

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS -  5 MAY 2021