19th July 2024
Following a detailed assessment of a development application for the proposed Battery Energy Storage System fronting Knuckledown Road in Mount Fox, approval has been granted. A full assessment of the impacts of the proposed development and how they relate to the planning scheme and state planning re...
18th July 2024
Congratulations Arian Fichera and Mia Serra and Upcoming Events Herbert River Farmers’ League Celebrates Annual Bursary Presentation On Saturday 29 June 2024, the Herbert River Farmers’ League hosted its Annual Bursary Presentation evening at the Royal Hotel. This year, two exceptional s...
4th July 2024
General Meeting Update and Adoption of 2024-2025 Budget and Operational Plan June 2024 General Meeting Update At the General Meeting held on Tuesday 25 June 2024, Council: Adopted the 2024-2025 Schedule of Fees and Charges. This took effect from Monday 1 July 2024; Approved the Herbert River Pastor...
3rd July 2024
At the Special Budget Meeting held today, Wednesday 3 July 2024, Council adopted the Budget and Operational Plan for 2024-2025. In developing this Budget, Council has been determined to deliver a measured and responsible plan, mindful of the cost of living pressures both Council and our community fa...
20th June 2024
Hinchinbrook Welcomes its Five Newest Australian Citizens in June 2024 Hinchinbrook Welcomes its Five Newest Australian Citizens in June 2024 Yesterday morning, Wednesday 19 June 2024, Mayor Ramon Jayo proudly welcomed five new Australian citizens during a heartwarming Citizenship Ceremony hel...
19th June 2024
This morning, Mayor Ramon Jayo proudly welcomed five new Australian citizens during a heartwarming Citizenship Ceremony held in Council’s Chambers. The newest members of the Hinchinbrook community are Mr Peter Miller, Ms Carol Vercoe, and Mrs Angela Chishanga along with her children Natalie Ch...
7th June 2024
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Canadian duo ‘Quote the Raven’ and Australian songwriter Hailey Calvert, will feature on their upcoming Winter Tour 2024: Coastal Queensland. Presented by the world-renowned team behind Woodford Folk Festival (Woodfordia Inc), the Festival of Sm...
6th June 2024
The TYTO Parklands will come alive for Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out on Saturday 22 June 2024 from 9.00am to 2.00pm, with eco-friendly activities, games, food, entertainment and more! Join Tasman and his team of friends Jack Sparrow, Hoopnosis, Circus with a Purpose, Loop de Lou Face Painting an...
6th June 2024
Feral Pig Aerial Shoot, Upcoming Events and Career Opportunities Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month May marked Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month in Queensland, emphasising the importance of actively supporting communities and their local campaigns to raise awarenes...
5th June 2024
Council wishes to advise that the bi-annual Coconut Palm De-nutting Program will commence on Tuesday 11 June 2024. This work will be undertaken by W & T Garden Bails, with crews working to progressively de-nut coconut palms in high-risk areas throughout our local beach communities. Please note ...
