22nd March 2024
In accordance with Section 258 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Statutory Post Election Meeting will be held at 3.15pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 in the Council Chambers. The meeting will also be live streamed and can be accessed via Council's Facebook page....
10th November 2022
Council, in co-operation with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Resources, intend to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suthers Road, “Mungalla”, Accor...
10th October 2022
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 25 October 2022 Time: Commencing at 3.30pm Location: Mount Fox Cricket Grounds This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer and a number of ...
8th February 2022
Council is undertaking Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) reconstruction works across the Shire due to Tropical Cyclone Imogen and Associated Low Pressure System 2 - 12 January 2021 and Tropical Cyclone Niran and Associated Low Pressure System, 25 February - 3 March 2021 Unsealed Ro...
10th January 2022
Council has been successful in obtaining funding under the National Flood Infrastructure Mitigation Program for the construction of the Dutton Street Culvert Crossing to provide a linkage between the north and south of Ingham during flood events. This project is fully funded under the Australia...
16th November 2021
Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in co-operation with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Resources, intend to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suthers Road, “Mun...
8th October 2021
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 12 October 2021 Time: Commencing at 3.30pm Location: Mount Fox Cricket Grounds This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Officers to rai...
26th August 2021
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting. Date: Tuesday 31 August 2021 Time: Commencing at 5.30pm Location: Halifax Sports and Community Hall, Argaet Street, Halifax This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive...
4th June 2021
Residents are advised that Richard Peeke Building and Carpentry Services will be installing the new shade sail on the Dungeness Fishing Platform from Monday 14 June 2021. These works are estimated to take approximately four days to complete, weather permitting. The fishing platform will be clos...
5th May 2021
Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Natural Resources have now completed the May aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suther...
21st April 2021
Please be advised of the following Public Notice regarding the Feral Pig Management Program. Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in co-operation with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, are intending to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs.&n...
6th January 2021
Please be advised that there are no current issues with water quantity or pressure. The current issue involves power outages associated with chlorine dosage equipment at the Macknade Water Treatment Plant causing the need to boil water as a precautionary measure. The boil water alert will stay in ef...
6th January 2021
Residents at Macknade and Bemerside are asked to boil water for consumption, as a precaution, after lightning strikes tripped power at the Macknade Treatment Plant last night and reserves are now low. No other areas are affected at this stage. Council crews are working to rectify the issue as soon a...
1st October 2020
Expressions of interest are invited from suitable businesses, entrepreneurs and operators to utilise the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre and the TYTO Restaurant/Café for investment opportunities at the TYTO Precinct. These spaces are the perfect locations for small businesse...
25th September 2020
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Wednesday 7 October 2020 Time: Commencing at 3.30pm Location: Mt Fox Rural Fire Brigade Shed This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Officers to rai...
2nd September 2020
Council will be conducting an Invasive Plants and Animals Surveillance Program for all land tenures within the Hinchinbrook Local Government area. The program is designed to confirm the presence or determine the extent of the presence, of invasive biosecurity matters within the Hinchinbrook Shire Lo...
26th August 2020
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 8 September 2020 Time: Commencing at 5:30pm Location: Abergowrie State School, Abergowrie This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer and a numbe...
24th June 2020
Applications are invited from suitably qualified people with expertise in financial management, risk management in addition to experience in public sector management to join Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Audit Committee. The appointment of an external independent member in an advisory role is r...
23rd June 2020
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local GovernmentRegulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2020-2021 Budget will be held at 9.00am Monday 29 June 2020 in the Council Chambers. Due to Federal Government’s social distancing requirements, Council encourages ...
24th March 2020
Please be advised that in line with the State Governments decision to close the Queensland Border, the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre is closed until further notice. Staff will continue to support visitors over the phone and brochures will be available at the entrance to the facility....
24th March 2020
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council’s General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2020 will now be held at 8.30am on Friday 27 March 2020. All other 2020 meeting dates and times remain unaltered....
5th February 2020
In accordance with Section 134 of the Local Government Act 2009, Council is undertaking a selective Sewerage Inspection Program of non-residential properties to assist in reviewing the sewerage rate charge. A Council Officer will attend various non-residential properties during the program to count ...
10th December 2019
Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s various departments will be closed during the following times over the Christmas period. Council would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Lannercost Street Office Closing 3.00pm Friday 20 December 2019Re-...
4th December 2019
Residents are advised that the Lannercost Street Office, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Halifax Sub-Branch Library and Warrens Hill Transfer Station will be closed between 3.00pm and 5.00pm on Friday 13 December 2019. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause an...
19th November 2019
Council, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, are intending to conduct an aerial shoot to control feralpigs. The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suthers Road, &ldquo...
5th November 2019
Notice is hereby given that Hinchinbrook Shire Council is conducting a Shire wide Wild Dog Baiting Program utilising 1080 poison commencing Monday 11 November 2019, weather permitting. This wild dog management is required due to high populations in certain areas that are impacting on livestock produ...
16th October 2019
Commencing Friday 1 November 2019, Council is offering the Rural Cleanup Program to assist residents in preparing for the upcoming disaster season. Waste collection skips for general waste items and scrap metal will be placed at the below locations throughout the Shire on the indicated dates. Long P...
24th September 2019
Don’t forget, rates issued for the period 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019 are due on or before Monday 30 September 2019. If you pay on or before the due date and have no rates in arrears, you will go into the draw to win $2,000 to be spent locally! Council offers a variety of payment opt...
24th September 2019
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 8 October 2019 Time: 3.00pm Venue: Mt Fox Rural Fire Brigade Shed This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Officers to raise matters or discu...
14th August 2019
An Approved Inspection Program for animal management will be taking place throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire from 1 September 2019 to 30 November 2019. Inspections will take place during this period between 8.00am and 6.00pm weekdays, and 8.00am and midday on weekends. The program will monitor compli...
14th August 2019
Council will be conducting a Surveillance Program for invasive biosecurity matter within the Hinchinbrook Shire Local Government Area. The purpose of the program is to confirm the presence, or determine the extent of the presence, of invasive biosecurity matter within the Hinchinbrook Shire Local Go...
23rd July 2019
Half yearly rate notices were issued on 22 July 2019 for the period 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019 and are due for payment on or before 30 September 2019. Any payments made on or after 17 July 2019, will not be shown on the Rate Notice. Interest is charged on overdue rates at 9.83% per annum compou...
23rd July 2019
Residents are advised that the Hinchinbrook Shire Library and TYTO Regional Art Gallery will be closed from 12.30pm Sunday 28 July 2019, reopening 10.00am Monday 29 July 2019 due to an interruption to the electricity supply. For urgent enquiries during this time please call Council on 4776 4600....
23rd July 2019
Council wishes to advise that the Dungeness Commercial Wharf and the Dungeness Public Pontoon will be closed from 16 September 2019 to 30 September 2019, subject to weather and material availability. These scheduled works are to allow for the replacement of the fender piles. For further information,...
18th June 2019
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2019-2020 Budget will be held at 8.30am on Friday 28 June 2019 in the Council Chambers to which the public may attend....
11th June 2019
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Science, and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, are intending to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include The Orient, Lamari’s on Suth...
4th June 2019
Residents are advised that the Green Waste area at the Warrens Hill Waste Facility will be closed to the general public from Wednesday 12 June to Sunday 16 June 2019, weather permitting, for the purpose of mulching. During the closure period, Council requests that residents take green waste to ...
30th April 2019
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 7 May 2019 Time: Commencing at 5:30pm Location: Halifax Sports and Community Hall, Argaet Street, Halifax This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Off...
30th April 2019
Residents are advised that the Lannercost Street Office, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, TYTO Regional Art Gallery and Warrens Hill Transfer Station will be closed between 12.30pm and 4.15pm on Thursday 9 May 2019. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and looks forward to being o...
3rd April 2019
Council will be undertaking Waste Water Infrastructure Works at the Mount Fox Cricket Grounds from Tuesday 9 April 2019 to Friday 12 April 2019, weather permitting. Works will include the replacement of the existing septic tank, installation of a grease trap and associated trench area. Residents sho...
19th March 2019
The Hinchinbrook Community is invited to attend the Official Opening of the Dungeness Floating Walkway at the Dungeness boat launching facility. When: 3.30pm, Tuesday 26 March 2019 The Department of Transport and Main Roads Marine Infrastructure Investment Program contributed over $700,000 in grant ...
13th March 2019
A public meeting is hereby convened to consider arrangements for the commemoration of ANZAC Day 2019. The meeting is to be held at the R.S.L. Club rooms, Hawkins Street, Ingham at 5.30pm, Wednesday 20 March 2019. Interested persons and representatives of local organisations are welcome to attend. Sh...
4th March 2019
Council would like to advise that, as of Wednesday 6 March, part of Johnstone Street Carpark will be closed for approximately one week for the installation of a new carpark shade structure. Signage will be in place to direct traffic. Council apologises for any inconvenience which may be caused by th...
20th February 2019
Rhino Dive Pty Ltd will be undertaking maintenance on Yanks Jetty, Orpheus Island on Friday 22 February 2019, weather permitting. During works the jetty will be closed. Signage will be in place to inform visitors of the jetty closure. Council appreciates your patience during these works. If you...
13th February 2019
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council’s General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 26 February will now be held on Thursday 21 February 2019 at 8.30am. All other 2019 meeting dates and times remain unaltered....
15th January 2019
Residents are advised that the Lannercost Street Office, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, TYTO Regional Art Gallery and Warrens Hill Transfer Station will be closed between 12.30pm and 4.15pm on Thursday 31 January 2019. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and looks forward to being o...
5th December 2018
Residents are advised that the Lannercost Street Office, Hinchinbrook Shire Library, TYTO Regional Art Gallery, Halifax Library Sub-Branch and Warrens Hill Transfer Station will be closed from 3.00pm on Friday 14 December 2018. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and looks forwar...
28th November 2018
Rate Notices, which will include water usage charges, will be issued in February 2019 with payment due by 31 March 2019. Residents may notice that officers are currently reading water meters at their properties, however knowing how to check for leaks and understanding how to read your water meter yo...
21st November 2018
Notice is hereby given that Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, are intending to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs.The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suthers Road, &ldqu...
14th November 2018
Council will be undertaking night time works between the hours of 10pm - 7am on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 to Friday, 16 November 2018 and between the hours of 12am midnight - 9am on Monday, 19 November 2018 to 6 December 2018, to pressure clean various footpaths in the Ingham CBD. There may be min...
14th November 2018
Council would like to invite all interested parties to attend a public meeting to discuss the potential changes for the future use of the Sports Reserve, Dungeness Road, Lucinda.The meeting is being held at the Lucinda Point Hotel, Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 5.30pm. For more information regard...
5th November 2018
In accordance with Section 182 (2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the following will be held on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 4.00 pm in the Council Chambers to which the public may attend: 2017 / 2018 Annual Report; Public Toilet &ndas...
31st October 2018
Notice is hereby given that Hinchinbrook Shire Council is conducting a shire wide Wild Dog Baiting Program utilising 1080 poison commencing Monday 5 November 2018, weather permitting. This wild dog management is required due to high populations in certain areas that are impacting on lives...
31st October 2018
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2017/2018 Annual Report and Public Toilet - Ingham CBD Report will be held on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 4.00pm in the Council Chambers to which the public may att...
19th October 2018
Notice is hereby given that Macrossan Street, Halifax from Alma Street to River Avenue will be closed from 1.00pm on Saturday 10 November 2018 to 12.00am on Sunday 11 November 2018 for the purpose of conducting the La Scala Ballet – Italian Street Fiesta. Traffic will be diverted via alte...
17th October 2018
Starting on 26 October 2018 Council is once again offering the Rural Cleanup. Waste collection skips will be placed at the following locations throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire on the dates indicated below: Long Pocket 26 October - 2 November 1 skip Crystal Creek 1 - 12 November 10 wheeli...
17th October 2018
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council's General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 30 October will now be held on Monday 29 October 2018 at 9.00am. All other 2018 meeting dates and times remain unaltered. ...
3rd October 2018
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to consider Tender HSC 18/09 – Design and Construction of the Wallaman Falls Road Landslip will be held on Wednesday 10 October 2018 at 2.00pm in the Council Chambers to which ...
19th September 2018
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 16 October 2018 Time: Commencing at 3:30pm Location: Mt Fox Rural Fire Brigade Shed This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Officers to ...
5th September 2018
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is asking suppliers who wish to provide goods and/or services to Council to register their interest for Council’s Procurement Panels under the following categories: Asbestos Services Civil Services Contractors Cultural Services Electrical Services Engineering, Resea...
5th September 2018
Hinchinbrook Shire Council in partnership with the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, will be providing a Hard Rubbish Support Program for eligible residents. The program is intended to assist people who are otherwise unable to remove large items from their home. Acceptable hard rubbish includes...
4th September 2018
Council wishes to advise that the Mt Fox Community Shed Meeting, scheduled to take place this afternoon, Tuesday 4 September 2018, from 3.30pm, has now been postponed due to a large number of Mt Fox residents being called away to assist in containing a fire in the local area. The Mt Fox Community Sh...
29th August 2018
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting:- Date: Tuesday 4 September 2018 Time: Commencing at 3:30pm ...
22nd August 2018
Join us as we celebrate Australian National Flag Day All Australians are encouraged to fly or display the Australian National Flag to celebrate Australian National Flag Day on 3 September 2018. This is a great opportunity for individuals, community organisations, local authorities, businesses and sc...
14th August 2018
Council would like to invite all interested community members to attend a public consultation meeting to gauge interest in enhancing the unique historical theme of Halifax and its surrounds. The meeting will be held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 28 August 2018 at the Halifax Sport and Community Hall, Argaet ...
8th August 2018
Half yearly rate notices were issued on 30 July 2018 and are due for payment on or before Sunday 30 September 2018. Any payments made after the print date 25 July 2018, will not be shown on the Rate Notice. Interest is charged on overdue rates at 11% per annum (0.03% per day). Ratepayers may discuss...
28th July 2018
National Tree Planting Day is Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature-care event with thousands of individuals joining together to make a difference, connecting people with nature, beautifying neighbourhoods and inspiring positive environmental change. This year’s National...
27th July 2018
Council would like to invite all interested parties to attend a public consultation meeting to discuss proposed upgrade works to Boat Ramp Road, Taylors Beach. The meeting will be held at 9.30am on Wednesday 1 August 2018 at the Taylors Beach Boat Ramp. For further information or to register your in...
27th July 2018
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27th July 2018
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 7 August 2018Time: Commencing at 5.30pmLocation: Halifax Sports and Community Hall This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Managers to raise...
14th July 2018
Public Community Shed Meetings held in various areas across the district offer residents the opportunity to raise matters or discuss concerns with Elected Members. Meetings are open to all members of the public with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of Executive Managers in attendance. Times and v...
13th July 2018
Council would like to invite all interested parties to attend a public meeting to discuss the future use of the Long Pocket Recreation Reserve. The meeting previously scheduled for 17 July 2018 will now be held at 5.30pm Tuesday 24 July 2018 at the CWA Hall, 2346 Abergowrie Road, Long Pocket. Light ...
7th July 2018
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2018 / 2019 Budget will be held on Thursday 12 July 2018 at 9.00am in the Council Chambers to which the public may attend....
29th June 2018
Hinchinbrook Shire Council (“the Council”) has, by resolution dated 26 June 2018, made Local Law No. 8 (Waste Management) 2018 (“the Local Law”). Purpose and general effects The purpose and general effect of the Local Law is to protect the public health, safety and amenity r...
29th June 2018
Council would like to advise that the Fees and Charges for the 2018/2019 financial year were adopted at Council’s General Meeting on Tuesday 26 June 2018. The adopted Fees and Charges will come into effect as of Sunday 1 July 2018. Copies of the Fees and Charges are available on Council’...
29th June 2018
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 10 July 2018 Time: Commencing at 5.30pm Location: Bambaroo Rural Fire Service Shed (behind State School) This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors and a number of...
16th June 2018
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2018 / 2019 Budget will be held on Thursday 28 June 2018 at 9.00am in the Council Chambers to which the public may attend....
16th June 2018
Council advises that Wallaman Falls Road will be closed to all traffic from 7.00am Tuesday 26 June 2018 to 7.00am Friday 29 June 2018. The road closure is due to survey and geotechnical investigations that are taking place due to damage sustained during the March 2018 flood events. For more informat...
15th June 2018
Notice is hereby given under Section 21 of the Planning Act 2016 that on 29 May 2018, Hinchinbrook Shire Council adopted a Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) for the Hinchinbrook Shire Planning Scheme 2017. The purpose and general effects of the LGIP are listed below. Integrate infrastruct...
2nd June 2018
Notice is given under the Planning Act 2016 that on 29 May 2018 the Hinchinbrook Shire Council resolved to adopt a Planning Act 2016 aligned Hinchinbrook Shire Planning Scheme 2017.The purpose of the Hinchinbrook Shire Planning Scheme 2017 is to provide the community with state of the art planning d...
18th May 2018
Members of the public who have been impacted by flood events in the district are invited to attend the 2018 Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Restoration Program for Betterment Works public meeting. Submissions will be invited for betterment solutions to Council road and drai...
4th May 2018
Please be advised that Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018, Labour Day public holiday. For urgent enquiries please call Council on (07) 4776 4600....
7th April 2018
Council is now calling for sponsorship applications regarding community activities and events occurring between 1 July 2018 and 30 September 2018. Through the Community Activity Grants, Council aims to financially support a variety of not for profit organisations, activities, events and individual n...
23rd March 2018
Council is once again happy to offer the Easter Bulk Bin Service to help manage increased waste quantities at popular tourist destinations over the Easter break. One Bulk Bin will be delivered to each site on Thursday 29 March 2018. Bulk Bins will be serviced and removed as per the dates below. Bore...
20th March 2018
Half yearly Rate Notices were issued on Monday 12 February 2018 and are due for payment on or before Saturday 31 March 2018. Please note that Council’s Lannercost Street Office will be closed on Friday 30 March 2018 for the Good Friday Public Holiday. If you wish to make payment in person, ple...
6th March 2018
Pest control program - Firearms in use (aerial and on ground activity) Hinchinbrook Shire Council will be conducting a pest control program on Pelorus Island from Monday 19 March until Friday 23 March 2018. The program includes aerial and ground-based shooting. Public entry to Pelorus Island i...
6th March 2018
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in cooperation with the Department of National Parks, Sports and Racing, and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, are intending to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient&rdquo...
13th February 2018
Half yearly Rate Notices were issued on Monday 12 February 2018 and are due for payment on or before 31 March 2018. Any payments made after the print date, 6 February 2018, will not be shown on the Rate Notice. Interest is charged on overdue rates at 11% per annum (0 .03% per day). Ratepayers may di...
13th February 2018
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council Lannercost Street Office, Council Depot, Hinchinbrook Shire Library and Warrens Hill Waste Management Facility will be closed between 2.15pm and 4.15pm, Thursday 15 February 2018. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to being of assi...
13th February 2018
Hinchinbrook Shire Council has engaged Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd to undertake a geotechnical investigation for the Dungeness Channel Dredging Project as well as for the proposed new floating walkway at the Dungeness Boat Launching Facility. The works will be undertaken between Tuesday 2...
12th January 2018
Hinchinbrook Shire Council would like to advise ratepayers that as per Council decision, Special Budget Meeting 29 June 2017, Water Consumption Notices and Rate Notices will now be combined. Rate Notices, which will include water usage charges, will be issued in February 2018 with payment due by 31 ...
16th December 2017
Council is once again providing supplementary Christmas Bulk Bins at tourism hot spots around the Shire to help reduce littering and keep Hinchinbrook’s pristine beaches and coastlines litter free during this festive season. One Bulk Bin will be delivered to each site on 22 December 2017. Bulk...
16th December 2017
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises of the following meeting dates for 2018 to which the public may attend: Month General Meeting Tuesday 9.00am January 30 February 27 March 27 April 24 May 29 June 36 J...
30th November 2017
Rhino Dive Pty Ltd will be undertaking maintenance on Yanks Jetty, Orpheus Island during the week commencing Tuesday 5 December 2017, weather permitting. The maintenance is expected to take two days and during this time the jetty will be closed. Signage will be in place to inform visitors of the jet...
18th November 2017
Hinchinbrook Shire Council ratepayers can now register to receive half-yearly Rate Notices via email. To register, please visit the Electronic Rate Notice page, complete and return the Electronic Rate Notice(s) Registration form. Ratepayers with email addresses in Council’s database autom...
18th November 2017
Hinchinbrook Shire Council would like to advise ratepayers that as per Council decision, Special Budget Meeting 29 June 2017, Water Consumption Notices and Rate Notices will now be combined. Rate Notices, which will include water usage charges will be issued in February 2018 with payment due by 31 M...
11th November 2017
Notice is hereby given that Hinchinbrook Shire Council, in cooperation with the Department of National Parks, Sports and Racing, and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, are intending to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include &ldqu...
8th November 2017
In accordance with Section 182 (2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2016 / 2017 Annual Report will be held on Tuesday 14 November 2017, 9.00am in the Council Chambers to which the public may attend....
25th October 2017
Notice is hereby given that Hinchinbrook Shire Council is conducting a shire wide Wild Dog Baiting Program utilising 1080 poison commencing Wednesday 1 November 2017, weather permitting. This wild dog management is required due to high populations in certain areas that are impacting on livestock pro...
8th September 2017
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to consider Works for Queensland tenders for Long Pocket Road Widening and Wattle Street, Allingham Footpath Works will be held on Friday 8 September 2017 at 9.00am in the Council Ch...
26th August 2017
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 5 September 2017 Time: Commencing at 3:30pm Location: Mt Fox Cricket Grounds This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer and a number of Of...
15th July 2017
Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 8 August 2017Time: Commencing at 5.30pmLocation: Halifax Sports and Community Hall, Argaet Street, Halifax This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Of...
1st July 2017
Members of the Community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting: Date: Tuesday 4 July 2017 Time: Commencing at 5:30pm Location: Bambaroo Rural Fire Service Shed (behind State School) This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Offic...
17th June 2017
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council hereby advises that a Special Meeting to adopt the 2017/2018 Budget will be held at 9.00am Thursday, 29 June 2017 in the Council Chambers to which the public may attend....
6th May 2017
Notice is hereby given that Hinchinbrook Shire Council is conducting a shire wide Wild Dog Baiting Program utilising 1080 poison, the baiting program commenced Thursday 4 May 2017. The Wild Dog Baiting Program is required due to high populations of wild dogs in certain areas that are impacting on li...
15th April 2017
Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that a decision has been made regarding the fluoridation of drinking water at the Ingham, Forrest Beach and Lower Herbert Water Treatment Plants servicing the communities of Ingham, Trebonne, Toobanna, Blackrock, Forrest Beach, Taylors Beach, Cordelia, Halifax, Luc...
18th March 2017
Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to fill a number of positions on the Ageing in Place Advisory Committee. This is a new committee being formed by Council with the objective of providing advice to Council in relation to effective policy and service provision fo...
11th February 2017
Hinchinbrook Shire Council would like to advise that there will be a public survey on the Use of Fluoride in the Hinchinbrook Reticulated Water System. The survey will be conducted via telephone and will take place Monday 20 February 2017, between 6pm-8pm. For more information regarding the survey p...