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Coconut palm maintenance and de-nutting

Published on 20 October 2026

Hinchinbrook Shire Council wishes to advise the community that, in line with Council’s Coconut Palms De Nutting and Reduction Strategy, a number of Coconut Palms across the district will be de-nutted where necessary starting from November 2026.

Johnson Park Sand Nourishment Works, Lucinda

Published on 20 October 2026

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises residents and visitors that contractors will commence sand nourishment works at Johnson Park, Lucinda, in the coming weeks, weather permitting.

The project involves the excavation, transport and placement of approximately 5,000 cubic metres of sand to minimise the impacts of erosion, and to help protect the coastline.

Media Release - Insurance crisis biting hard across Hinchinbrook

Published on 19 October 2026

Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo says local families are being pushed to breaking point by soaring insurance premiums, with new survey results revealing many residents are being forced to reduce cover, increase excesses, or consider going without insurance altogether.
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