19th March 2025
ADVICE MONITOR CONDITIONS Lower Herbert Area Flood as at 12.00pm 19/03/2025 Warning level: ADVICE Warning area: Lower Herbert Area within the Hinchinbrook Shire This warning is from Hinchinbrook Shire Council For emergency help in floods and storms, call the QLD SES on 132 500 or download the SES ...
12th March 2025
Gairloch Bridge, a significant piece of Queensland’s heritage, has sustained substantial damage during the February 2025 flood event and will now be completely closed to all use, including pedestrian access. This decision has been made to ensure public safety and prevent further structural det...
11th March 2025
Council is reminding North Queenslanders to take simple precautions to help stop the spread of weeds and pest animals after the recent flooding event. Councillor Kate Milton, Chair of the Environment Sub Group said, “locals and travellers alike should heed warnings about the possible spread of...
4th March 2025
Tourists and residents are advised of the following road updates to Mount Fox Road and Wallaman Falls Road. Mount Fox Road is open with caution due to fallen trees and landslips from the recent rain event. To ensure public safety and prevent further damage, access to the road is restricted and subje...
20th February 2025
Weeks of intensive rainfall and flooding may have dampened the Hinchinbrook region, but not the spirit of locals. As the floodwaters recede, Hinchinbrook Shire Council is focused on the clean up and getting the community back on its feet. Mayor Ramon Jayo thanked everyone for their resilience over t...
24th January 2025
Hinchinbrook Shire’s Australia Day Award presentations were held tonight, Friday 24 January 2025. Congratulations to our 2025 Australia Day Award winners as follows: Junior Sports Award Liam Fascetti – Nominated for his sporting achievements, particularly in squash. Liam was selected as ...
23rd January 2025
Congratulations to the Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Award Nominees for 2025 who have made an outstanding contribution to the community, and for their exceptional achievement in a variety of areas. Junior Sports Award Liam Fascetti – Nominated for his sporting achievements, particularly in ...
8th January 2025
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is excited to announce the winners of the 46th Hinchinbrook Art Awards People's Choice Award, generously sponsored by Frosty Mango. This year's award is shared by two deserving artists: Joanne Bingham, for her drawing "Evening Light", which depicts a horse peacefully grazi...
6th January 2025
Hinchinbrook Shire Council, with support from the Department of Primary Industries, would like to remind Hinchinbrook residents of the conditions and rules which apply to the periodic trimming of mangroves within the ‘permitted area’ on Council’s reserve, adjacent to John Dory Stre...
19th December 2024
Council is reminding people that disregard for the rules when accessing the region's beautiful beaches will not be tolerated. There is still evidence that recreational vehicles are driving on foreshore vegetation while enjoying the privileged access we have to Hinchinbrook’s Coastal Reserves.&...