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.&...
19th December 2024
Council wishes to inform the community that various departments will be closed during the below times over the Christmas period: Council wishes to inform the community that various departments will be closed during the below times over the Christmas period: Lannercost Street Office &ndas...
19th December 2024
Hinchinbrook residents have once again thrown their support behind the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal in the spirit of Christmas. Mayor Ramon Jayo said, “The Hinchinbrook community have shown their overwhelming support for community members that need a little extra help at this time of year. T...
5th December 2024
Hinchinbrook is delighted to announce the arrival of nesting Green and Flatback Turtles along our pristine shorelines this season. These remarkable marine creatures are laying their clutches of eggs between November and January, with hatchlings expected to emerge from January to April. Green Turtles...
27th November 2024
At its General Meeting held yesterday, Tuesday 26 November 2024, Hinchinbrook Shire Council adopted the 2023-2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of achievements, community resilience, and forward thinking strategies to support growth and prosperity in the region. Highlights of the year include the...
21st November 2024
2024 Christmas in Hinchinbrook and Storm Season Preparedness Temporary Office Closure - Staffed Facilities Residents are advised that all Council staffed facilities will be closed from 2.45pm Friday 22 November 2024. Standard operating hours will resume Saturday 23 November 2024. Council apologises ...
15th November 2024
Council, in cooperation with the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation and the Department of Resources, intend to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include parcels of land that are under the management of participating organisations...
15th November 2024
Mayor Ramon Jayo has launched the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, inviting Hinchinbrook residents to bring warmth, kindness, and joy to those less fortunate this festive season. “Hinchinbrook residents have always shown incredible compassion, generously contributing gifts and non-perishable fo...